Journey through the 1940s–60s atomic era: walk inside a replica blast‑resistant bunker, handle genuine test‑site relics, and learn the science behind the Bomb at the Atomic Museum.
The Atomic Museum on Las Vegas Boulevard offers a comprehensive exploration of nuclear history, from the Manhattan Project to above‑ground test detonations near Nevada. Exhibits include a fully reconstructed blast shelter with authentic geiger counters, period‑accurate civil defense posters, and interactive bomb‑crater simulations.
Visitors can examine declassified artifacts—like fallout protection suits, early radiation detection devices, and original test photographs—while guided docents recount firsthand accounts from scientists and local residents affected by testing.
Hands‑on science stations demonstrate chain reactions, radiation shielding, and isotopic decay, making complex physics accessible to all ages. The museum also features a 180° multimedia theater that projects archival footage and interviews on a curved screen for an immersive narrative experience.
Special weekend events include liquid nitrogen demonstrations, panel discussions with Cold War historians, and kids’ workshops on building geiger counters. On-site gift shop offers replica memorabilia, educational kits, and vintage posters.
Open daily 9 AM–6 PM with free parking, Atomic Museum is a must‑visit for history buffs, science enthusiasts, and anyone curious about humanity’s most transformative—and terrifying—technological era.
