NATIONAL ATOMIC MUSEUM

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

The National Atomic Museum is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is dedicated to the history and science of nuclear energy. The museum was established in 1969 and is operated by the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, a non-profit organization.

The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the development and impact of nuclear energy over the years. Visitors can explore the history of nuclear weapons and their role in World War II, as well as the peaceful uses of nuclear energy in medicine, industry, and space exploration.

Some of the highlights of the museum include a replica of Little Boy, the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan in 1945, and a collection of vintage airplanes and missiles that were powered by nuclear energy. There are also interactive exhibits that allow visitors to learn about the principles of nuclear fusion, radiation, and nuclear power plants.

The museum is open seven days a week and offers guided tours and educational programs for visitors of all ages. It is a popular destination for science enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone interested in learning about the impact of nuclear energy on our world.

NATIONAL ATOMIC MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ALBUQUERQUE NM. US MID #8403500044

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 5052452137
• website: http://www.nuclearmuseum.org

NATIONAL ATOMIC MUSEUM
1905 MOUNTAIN RD NW
ALBUQUERQUE
NM
87104

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