6. National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

America's only official atomic museum touts 30,000 square feet of impressive, wide-ranging collections of de-classified educational materials regarding nuclear technology. Outstanding documentary chronicles the Manhattan Project, which was designed, constructed, and tested in New Mexico during World War II. Other exhibits feature nuclear weapons systems, rockets, and missiles, including the jet bomber that dropped the US's last air burst H-bomb in 1962. Many documents available for in-library research.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Daily 9am-5pm

Admission:

Adult $8; Senior (60+) $7; Military $6; Child (6-17) $7; Child (5 and under) Free

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Website: Visit the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History website »

Type: History Museums, Museums, Science Museums

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