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Photo courtesy of National Atomic Testing Museum -
Photo courtesy of National Atomic Testing Museum
National Atomic Testing Museum
Type: History Museums, Museums
10Best Says
One of the top science and technology museums in the United States, the National Atomic Testing Museum tells the story of atomic weapons testing during the 1950s. Visitors can experience a simulated... Read More
One of the top science and technology museums in the United States, the National Atomic Testing Museum tells the story of atomic weapons testing during the 1950s. Visitors can experience a simulated atomic test in the Ground Zero Theater; watch an original Disney cartoon from the 1950s explaining atomic energy; and see the actual drill bits used in creating the mammoth underground tunnels. Visitors can even have their picture taken with Miss Atomic Bomb. There's also a new exhibit, "AREA 51: Myth or Reality," that explores the scientific information on a recently declassified top secret aircraft designed and tested in AREA 51. Since opening on March 26, 2012, "AREA 51: Myth or Reality" has quadrupled the number of visitors to the museum.
Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
- Sun: Noon-5pm
Admissions:
- Adult (18-65) $12; Senior (65+) $9; Student $9; Military $9; Child (7-17) $9; Child (6 and under) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Heather Turk
Travel Expert
- Museums: "Don't miss the one-ton 'I' beam girder from the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center and a portion of the Berlin Wall. The National Atomic Testing Museum is one of only a few places in the country to receive and display these iconic pieces."
- Best for Museums Because: The National Atomic Testing Museum is the only National museum in the state of Nevada as legislated by Congress and President Obama.
