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| | The Story of the National Cryptologic Museum |
 | | The National Cryptologic Museum opened its doors on 15 July 1993. Initially, entrance was limited to NSA employees and their families and to other members of the Intelligence Community. We used the first few months to fine-tune our exhibits and to get used to giving tours and answering questions. |
 | | A museum gift shop operated by the NSA Civilian Welfare Fund using non-appropriated funds was opened in 1997. The shop, which offers NSA logo shirts, hats, coffee cups, pens, etc., as well as related books and posters, generates funds used to purchase items for the museum collections. |
 | | During 2002, the NCM was host to over 50,000 visitors, with staff and docents giving more than 1,200 tours. Dozens of primary, secondary, and university-level math, computer science, history, and language classes toured the exhibits. Active-duty military and veterans groups continue to visit in large numbers, as do Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. |
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