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Los Alamos Historical Museum

1921 Juniper St, Los Alamos, NM 87544
505 662 4493
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Ranked #3 of 9 attractions in Los Alamos
Type: History Museums
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Museum hardly describes the the total area around the building that is all part of the historical museum. This ranch for boys that was taken by our gov't during WWII for the atomic bomb research was such new information to me. One can wander around, visit the actual museum, and learn much about the creation of the Los Alamos Manhattan... More

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Greeley, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

My whole family really liked it here. Great exhibits. Lots to see and learn. Great for all ages and it's FREE! I would totally go again.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Turns out that Los Alamos had an interesting life before the government showed up and that there is a human side to life after the government showed up. This museum lays it all out in great fashion. More instructive than the Bradley Science Museum for the non-wonky.

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Wakefield, MA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

If you are interested in the history of Los Alamos, especially The Manhattan Project then this is a great little museum to visit. There are lots of photos and artifacts from the people who actually lived and worked there. It doesn't take long to visit and you can also do the walking tour from there. The museum is free and... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

The Los Alamos Historical Museum is a small gem just next door to the Fuller Lodge in historic downtown Los Alamos. It is a great place to spend an hour or so and learn a lot about the history of Los Alamos during the era of the Manhattan Project. Yes, you can breeze through the museum in about 30 minutes... More

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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Visited the Bradbury and was given information on the walking tour....this was one of the first stops on the walking tour. The building was used by General Groves when he visited. Located next to Fuller Lodge. The greeter/docent was a very nice young lady. Loved the exhibits on the Manhattan Project and Los Alamos. The walking tour is a must.... More

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Kenmore, Washington, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My favorite part of this museum was seeing posters, memos, and other artefacts from the people who actually worked on the Manhattan Project. Vingettes shown what a typical Los Alamos apartment was like (with actual furniture) and the contents of a typical bomb shelter (after the bomb was dropped). After touring the museum, make sure to peek in the Fuller... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

As others have said this is a small Museum but is full of interesting information and exhibits related to the Manhattan project. It really gives you a sense of what life was like for those who were sequestered here during the project. No entry fee but donations encouraged. It only takes about 20 -30 minutes to do a thorough tour... More

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Bridgewater NJ USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

Go here first to get the lay of the Los Alamos and its history and then the exhibits in the Bradbury Museum make more sense. Free admission but a domation is suggested. They also have a walking tour but I wish they would mark the sites to match the tour so you would know what you are looking at.

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RAPID CITY, SD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

This tiny museum is worth your time and the price is right. (No charge, donations accepted.) You will learn the history of the school for boys and the area prior to the Manhattan Project as well as insight to the rapid changes during war time. We also found the historical Native American ruins very interesting. We did have a difficult... More

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