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The Museum Collection
A picture of the first DEA training class. Green platform shoes. Programs on drug smuggling. With more than 5,000 objects, 40,000 photographs, and an online video archive, the Museum’s collection brings the history of drug law enforcement to life.
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Collection Spotlight
No matter how big or small, every artifact tells a story. While only a fraction of the objects and images in the Museum's collection, these eye-catching artifacts capture significant moments in the history of drugs and drug law enforcement.
Explore the Collection
From hundred-year-old medicine bottles to a seized Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the Museum’s collection is a trove of artifacts and images that chronicle DEA’s past and the history of drug use in the United States. Click here to examine notable artifacts and more.
video archive
The Museum hosts a variety of programs and events that captivate domestic and international audiences. Artifact talks, memorials, and interviews with special guests are only some of the videos you can explore in this interactive archive.
Jeff Higgins Oral History
Retired DEA Special Agent Jeff Higgins discusses his career with DEA while in Afghanistan.
Joe Dombroski Oral History
Retired DEA Special Agent Joe Dombroski talks about his career with DEA while in Pakistan.
Foreign-deployed Advisory and Support Teams Oral Histories
Former members of DEA’s Foreign-deployed Advisory and Support Teams (FAST) discuss their experiences working in Afghanistan during wartime.