Open daily: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
The last entrance is at 2:45 pm.
The Museum, Museum Shop, and Grounds close sharply at 3:30 pm.
Open daily: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
The last entrance is at 2:45 pm.
The Museum< Museum Shop, and Grounds close sharply at 3:30 pm.
This captivating display showcases the contributions of three remarkable individuals: John Hays Hammond Jr., Hollywood actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, and British intelligence agent Alan Turing. Explore Hammond’s pioneering work in radio and television encryption, Lamarr’s groundbreaking frequency-hopping technology, and Turing’s crucial role in decrypting the German ENIGMA code during World War II.
Admission to this exhibit is included with Guided & Self-Guided Tour tickets. Members enjoy free entrance to this exhibit.
The exhibit features informative panels, historical photographs, and interactive elements, including a nonfunctional 3D-printed model of an ENIGMA machine and a simulation of Hammond’s television encryption patents. Don’t miss the chance to play “Frequency Hoppers,” an exciting new video game inspired by Hedy Lamarr’s inventions, available on the Invention Room’s Digital Panels screen. This accessible and engaging exhibit offers visitors of all ages a unique glimpse into the evolution of security and the brilliant minds behind it.
