Atomic Museum

💥Experience the history of the Atomic Age
🏛️An affiliate of the Smithsonian
⏰Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The wasteland is calling! The Atomic Museum is teaming up with @BethesdaStudios to bring you World of Fallout, opening November 14. Are you ready to step inside? @Fallout

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In the late 1980s, the Joint Verification Experiment (JVE) marked a Cold War turning point as U.S. and Soviet scientists worked together at the Nevada Test Site. During the Kearsarge test, Soviet engineers even spent downtime exploring the sights of nearby Las Vegas!

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How many did you get right? 👀

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Summer hours start May 22! 🏛️❄️ Come explore Atomic Age history with more time and top-tier AC.

⏰ Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9 AM–6 PM (Last entry 5:15 PM)
Sun: 9 AM–5 PM (Last entry 4:15 PM)

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Beyond managing resources, the AEC inspired the future of science. This 1964 photo shows 17-year-old students Harry T. Garland and Marna Lynch in an AEC-sponsored nuclear experiment—part of a mission to train the next generation of scientists.

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Welcome to Las Vegas, EDC 2026 attendees! ⚡️ We’re ready to see you shine under the electric sky.

🎟 Show your EDC 2026 wristband at the ticket booth and get 15% off your admission! (May 14-May 17 only)
⏰ Open Daily, 9 AM to 5 PM (Last Entry at 4 PM)

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In May 1972, Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to visit Moscow, marking a shift toward open communication between superpowers. Beyond arms control breakthroughs, this landmark trip paved the way for vital cooperation in science and global security.

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Did you know nuclear tests were named after cheese? ���💥

Naming experiments helps organize decades of data. Beyond the Manhattan Project’s Trinity, later series used creative themes like Texas cities or gourmet cheeses to distinguish research phases.

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Don't you just love these little guys? 🥹

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The National Atomic Testing Museum is the ideal spot for locals and visitors to dive into the fascinating world of nuclear history, this summer.

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Put your Intelligence & Perception stats to work this Saturday! ☢️🦾 Join our Atomic Summer Kick-Off to bridge the gap between the Mojave Wasteland and real Silver State history.

📸 Vault Boy Photo ops at 11:30 & 1:30
🎭 Cosplay encouraged!

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You’ve survived them in the game—now face one in the flesh! In partnership with @Bethesda, we’ve unleashed a 1:1 Deathclaw in our "World of Fallout" exhibit, a massive 3D-printed behemoth brought to life by Jason Morse of Dragonfoot3D!

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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, the National Atomic Testing Museum is offering FREE admission to all teachers and school professionals May 2 – 10. ⚛️🍎

How to redeem: Simply show your valid school ID at the front desk!

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At the Nevada Test Site, workers wore Film Badge Dosimeters. Much like a camera, the film inside reacted to radiation; health physicists developed it to measure exposure based on how dark the film became.

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Newsreel crews gather at the Nevada Proving Ground to film the decontamination of a B-29. These "Open Tests" invited the media to witness specific milestones, educating the world on both the power of the atom and the rigorous safety protocols used to manage it.

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An iced cold Jones Soda will always do the trick!

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Explore the Nevada National Security Sites Gallery! Trace 75 years of innovation—from Cold War atmospheric tests to today’s high-tech stewardship. Discover the physicists and engineers who pioneered the breakthroughs that shaped our world.

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Gaelin Felt and J.C. Clark managed the "central nervous system" of Yucca Pass. This panel ensured extreme precision: syncing air bursts with bombers, controlling timing down to the millisecond, and tracking real-time wind and voltage data.

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Join @DRIScience & the National Atomic Testing Museum for "May the Science Be with You"! 🌠 Enjoy this FREE family STEAM event with COMPLIMENTARY museum entry from 4–7 PM. 🎁

No registration needed. Costumes encouraged! 🎟️✨

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The U.S. now uses this 6.5-foot vessel for high-tech experiments instead of full-scale tests. Precision lasers and explosives provide data for supercomputer simulations to accurately model weapon performance.

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In 1951, Burt the Turtle became the face of civil defense. 🐢 "Duck and Cover" taught a generation to navigate the Atomic Age via classroom drills. Join us to explore this iconic propaganda film, followed by a Q&A with archivist Martha DeMarre.

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