National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

A museum devoted to things nuclear, with extensive exhibits on the history of nuclear weapons including replicas of the Little Boy and Fat Man bombs dropped in World War II as well as other weapons and displays on arms control and uses of atomic energy. Even for those who are skeptical of the merits of nuclear arms and power, a visit to this museum makes for an interesting experience; a particularly illuminating exhibit is a guestbook where visitors are invited to share their thoughts regarding the use of atomic bombs on Japan, and as one might expect, such a controversial matter invites a wide variety of strong opinions. Outside the museum is a collection of nuclear-capable aircraft standing alongside rockets, missiles, and even a cannon designed to fire nuclear bombs.

• museum
• history

Address

601 Eubank Blvd SE

Getting there

at Southern Blvd, near the Kirtland Air Force Base

Hours

9AM–5PM daily except major holidays

Price

$12, $10 seniors/youth, $8 veterans, $7 active military, age 5 and under free

Website

nuclearmuseum.org (opens in a new tab)