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National Atomic Testing Museum

Art Museum, Museum, and Science Museum

Las Vegas

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Ranked #9 for exhibits in Las Vegas
"excellent overview of the Nevada Test Site"(4 Tips)
"current events of the test site."(2 Tips)
"mushroom clouds from the atmospheric nuclear tests"(2 Tips)
"Far better than you'd expect a museum in Vegas to be."(2 Tips)

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Pavel TcholakovDecember 2, 2017
Great museum! If you’re into history, and especially Cold War history, you’ll love visiting. It’s not expansive but I’ll keep you entertained for at least two hours.
C-SPANJune 27, 2016
During the 1950s, mushroom clouds from the atmospheric nuclear tests could be seen for 100 miles.Testing at the location stopped in 1992. To learn more about atomic testing watch this C-SPAN video. Read more
Sach GurudeniyaOctober 19, 2014
Confirmed my theory that humans are petty to the point of being ridiculous. Even the best minds we've produced, the likes of Einstein, can suggest we make bombs so we can kill each other. Oh well.
Upvoted Feb 24
Kim SerritslevOctober 7, 2019
Great and interesting experience. This is a part of the Las Vegas history. It’s highly recommendable to visit this place and get knowledge from the times when A-bombs was part of everyday culture.
Robin EnglandJanuary 2, 2014
Museums are in short supply in Vegas (you can't have a slot machine in one, I guess) but this is well worth the effort. Fascinating insight into Nevada's recent dark history.
Amy Brockway-JacklJuly 17, 2019
Very information-dense! If anything about the history of nuclear testing, especially U.S.-centric history, interests you, expect to spend several hours here.
LeslieOctober 3, 2012
Good museum. Lots of interesting info. Not for short attention spans or children ; not a hands on place. Skip the area 51 exhibit: beyond cheesy!
Karl HobartJuly 3, 2010
An excellent overview of the Nevada Test Site, with artifacts and equipment dating back to the earliest experiments.
Creen D.October 1, 2014
Interesting museum about Nevada's dark history with nuclear power. Don't miss the simulated atmospheric bomb blast.
Nancy O'ConnorFebruary 8, 2014
It ways laid out well and very informative. Gave a great overall view of the history and current events of the test site.
Braden PleggenkuhleJuly 17, 2012
Great tours. Get the atomic fire balls in the gift shop. 25 for $2.50. Gave it to the campers I was with. Burned their tounges and they couldn't talk. Best $2.50 ive ever spent.
Vatche ArabianFebruary 2, 2014
Such a fascinating subject. Great exhibits, and detailed history.
René KåbisApril 18, 2012
The museum was very informative, accurate and thorough, however the “Area 51 Myth or Reality” exhibit was too heavy on the sensationalism and too thin on skepticism.
Len ❤❤❤January 16, 2014
Follow up your visit here with a trip to Area 51!!
Alan SwensonJune 12, 2012
Don't pay extra for the area 51 exhibit. It is garbage compared the rest of the museum.
The Ritz-CarltonOctober 10, 2011
Since you’re near the Atomic Testing Museum, be sure to visit its Ground Zero Theatre, which gives you the chance to watch a simulated atmospheric nuclear test.
Vienna QDecember 11, 2013
It was cool informative, big surprisingly for Vegas
Ben CombeeAugust 1, 2010
A great way to spend 90 minutes away from the strip if you're a science or history buff.
Karl HobartApril 4, 2015
The Area 51 exhibit has creepy, fascinating displays of ancient petroglyphs.
Paris Buttfield-AddisonMarch 29, 2015
Great museum exploring the history of atomic testing in the USA. Far better than you'd expect a museum in Vegas to be. The Area 51 exhibit is odd, but is included in admission.
Otel.comSeptember 19, 2013
You can pause gambling now and experience the history and science here.
Elizabeth DeZoucheJune 23, 2013
Don't buy the Area 51 exhibit ticket. It's as cheesy as it sounds.
John BeelerJuly 7, 2013
Avoid the Area 51 exhibit unless you're a parent of alien-fascinated children. Very cheap & kitschy
Sarah DordalDecember 11, 2013
Skip the Area 51 part of the museum & just stick to the Atomic testing. (The Area 51 exhibit is a joke in itself & seems put together by a bunch of Staff members :/ sorry guys)
Mari C.November 3, 2013
General museum was top notch! Area 51 was NOT worth the extra money.
John DalyJanuary 3, 2010
Go tour this unbiased re-telling of nuclear power and how Nevada's 20th Century history evolved. Great for kids. Read more
Len ❤❤❤January 16, 2014
Champagne tastes better at the Atomic Testing Museum!!
IG MorrisonAugust 5, 2013
Sorry. Skip this. It's dated, was probably cool in the 80's, but not in 2013. Also, v. domestically focused. One to skip. Clues were there, i.e. a museum in Vegas.....
Lavinia LansdownFebruary 8, 2013
There is no cafe or restaurant take a picnic and use the car park
IMMEDIA PRMarch 17, 2013
Interesting off-Strip attraction, well staffed and presented.
Reserve123.comSeptember 6, 2011
Step away from the slot machines and table games in the casino for some historical entertainment.
Nat MorrisNovember 3, 2013
Free wifi: SSID "Atomic Blast" password 54321boom
James CAugust 29, 2015
Small museum. Nice but cramp.
Mitya AleshkovskiyMay 9, 2018
Interesting and scary. Make love, not war!
George KoroneosApril 22, 2011
Really awesome, but also very dense.
elisapiperAugust 15, 2012
Lots of geekery in the gift shop!
Michelle ReynosoMay 31, 2014
Check groupon travel zoo or sites like that for discount passes
YosiaJuly 5, 2017
Too pricy for trivial and uninteresting presentation
Leslie VenturaApril 8, 2011
regents, don't cut women's studies!!!
Bryan LovelessJune 24, 2011
Have a blast!
AmyMarch 5, 2010
something to do on a day off. $9 with student ID
Anna MorozovaJanuary 14, 2015
Провели здесь 2,5 часа - супер музей! Умолчали только о том, почему негласный лимит в 150 килотонн.
Eldar MurtazinJanuary 10, 2013
Отличное место чтобы увидеть из взгляд на события

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