Atomic Museum Las Vegas

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The Atomic Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, documents the history of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site in the Mojave Desert about 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas.

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Aug 19, 2024
It also covers local history and the history of atomic weapons and energy. Since there is a lot of reading, as others have mentioned, you should bring headphones or earplugs to block out background n… Full review by Broker T
Aug 1, 2024
Second time here, and worth it! This place is a must see if in Las Vegas. It is conveniently located off the strip, with lots of free parking. The museum in indoors so it is climate controlled. Just … Full review by Reigo
May 5, 2024
I really enjoyed my visit. The exhibits are really well done. The coverage is surprising py in depth. I have learned about the Manhattan project elsewhere, but their coverage is first rate. The mater… Full review by David O
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Are there still tours to the test site?
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There are, but you will need to plan well in advance. expect to be gone all day.
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For anyone that has done the once a month Nevada Test Site / National Security Site Tour (that requires scheduling way …
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For anyone that has done the once a month Nevada Test Site / National Security Site Tour (that requires scheduling way in advance), at the end of the tour did you have time to visit the museum? Or will we need to do that on another day? Thanks in advance!
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The two are in very different locations and the Site Tour is first thing in the morning to late with a chartered bus. The hours for the museum is limited. Will have to be on different days.
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Is there free on site parking for the museum?
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yes! big parking lot, no charge
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We'll be staying at Harrahs. I know the tour bus makes a stop here but does the regular bus come close to it?
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I don't live in LV, but I use the buses frequently, and they're very regular and quite cheap! Check out a route online at the rtcsnv website--look for the transit portion of the website.
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