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Unlock Knowledge Through Education in Vegas at Atomic Museum
Unlock Knowledge Through Education in Vegas at Atomic Museum

On January 27, 1951, the first atmospheric nuclear test was conducted in Nevada according to Nevada National Security Sites. Nuclear exercises in the US have a rich, mysterious history that many people find fascinating once they learn more about them. Atomic Museum in...

How to Plan Your Atomic Museum and Nevada Test Site Tours: Top Tips
How to Plan Your Atomic Museum and Nevada Test Site Tours: Top Tips

Are you fascinated by the exclusive world of Cold War history and nuclear technology? The Nevada Test Site tours and an Atomic Museum visit offer a rare and privileged glimpse into America's nuclear heritage. Immerse yourself in compelling exhibits and explore one of...

What Kind of Museums Are in Vegas? 7 You Can’t Miss
What Kind of Museums Are in Vegas? 7 You Can’t Miss

Las Vegas isn't just neon lights and high-stakes casinos; it's home to some of the most fascinating and varied museums in the country. But what kind of museums are in Vegas that go beyond the expected? This city holds stories of glamour, grit, and even the atomic age,...

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Experience Nevada’s explosive History! The Atomic Museum is one of a handful of private national museums and showcases some of the rarest of artifacts relating to the nation’s atomic testing program. Nowhere else can you see a large nuclear reactor that was used in the development of the nuclear rocket and the first air-to-air missile, Genie. Personal atomic weapons that were developed to use in place of conventional weapons such as the Backpack Nuke and the Davy Crockett Weapon System (recoilless gun) are placed throughout the 8,000 square feet of museum exhibits.

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