The National Atomic Testing Museum

Visit the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas to learn about the history and pop culture surrounding the Cold War, nuclear weapons, and Nevada Test Site. This marvelous museum houses a collection of photographs, artifacts, videos, and scientific reports that documents 70 years of nuclear testing. Interactive exhibits are available for learning about the atomic testing program.

Spend an interesting time in the National Atomic Testing Museum. Get to know the lessons of the past and present to better understand the extent and effect of nuclear testing on worldwide nuclear limitation and geopolitical history. Its collections and activities are inseparably linked to serve a diverse public of varied ages, backgrounds, and knowledge. Showcases some of the rarest of artifacts relating to the nations atomic testing program such as a large nuclear reactor that was used in the development of the nuclear rocket and the first air-to-air missile, Genie. The museum highlights 70 years of nuclear testing from Atomic Age culture to the scientific and technological advances. Also, learn how to survive an atomic blast and go beyond "duck and cover" and into the atomic age.

Visitors were highly satisfied with the museum tour. It was well laid out and very informative. Furthermore, it was interesting to see the various equipment used and to learn about the Nevada Test Site. Would highly recommend for senior high school students and older.