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National Cryptologic Museum

The national cryptologic museum is a place where you can learn about secret codes and how to keep secrets safe. You have secrets, right? Like your favorite stuffed animal or your secret hiding place. But some secrets are really important, like how to keep information about important things safe.

In the museum, you can see machines and gadgets that people use to create secret codes and send secret messages. It's kind of like a secret club where only people who know the secret code can join.

You'll also learn about the history of code-making and code-breaking. A long time ago, people used to send messages on paper or by word of mouth. But now, we have computers and smartphones, so we need to be even better at keeping secrets safe.

The museum is like a big puzzle where you can try to figure out the secret codes and learn how to make your own. It's really fun and you'll feel like a spy! But remember, using secret codes is serious business and you should only use them to keep important information safe.