National Cryptologic Museum unveils historic Osama bin Laden exhibit

Published September 10, 2026 1:20pm ET



The National Cryptologic Museum is taking visitors through history in an up-close look at artifacts and declassified items from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 

The exhibit sheds light on the National Security Agency’s pivotal role in tracking down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, including a jar of honey with a telefax number on it. 

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