Great way to learn about our nuclear and atomic development. Who are the whose whos.... don't miss this one either.
The exhibits were okay but I am glad I purchased this through livingsocial because if I had to pay $12 per person I would have been super disappointed. It had a lot of stuff to read about but I wouldn't go back unless someone paid for me.
I first walked in and was a little afraid because the place looked pretty small but I was gladly mistaken! There is so much to read and so many artifacts and science experiments to check out that it took us about 3 hours to get through the whole museum. It would have taken us longer but it was pretty cold, kinda drizzly and windy out and we did not bring jackets otherwise we could have spent much more time in the outdoor airfield display The planes and missiles out there are incredible. It was so informative and there was so much to see and actually had a lot of New mexico ties to it so I found it very valuable since I learned more and had gotten some substance about the state I was visiting. I would highly recommend this for anyone who has any sort of interest in nuclear history or is just very scientifically minded. If you yearn for information, this is the place to go.
The museum relocated from the Air Base in 2001 and greatly expanded the number and quality of exhibits, both inside and out. Very interesting for almost any age.
Well, what can I say here. My grandson and I visited at the recommendation of a friend. About 75% of the museum is dedicated to things that kill large numbers of people. The rest is about nuclear medicine and nuclear power. There are copies of fat man and little boy...the bombs which obliterated Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan. In the backyard there are aircraft, guided missiles, and nuclear cannons. It was a strange but interesting experience. It was $10 per person, with discounts for students and seniors. A decent gift shop.
If you have any interest in the Atomic Bombs and the history surrounding them, this is a must see. You can see the Fat Man and Little Boy bombs and the history of Los Alamos and the whole Nuclear Program.There is a lot of hands on exhibits for the kids.
An excellant museum displaying the history of the the beginning's of the nuclear program and warfare...!!Not only do they have information but display planes, canons, and of course "the bombs" themselves!I believe this museum is for any open minded person that wants to learn about and understand that period of American History, namely "the cold war!"
The folks that give the tours are people who have spent their lives working in the industry. They know all the history and can even give some personal anecdotes to spice up the stories.
We truly enjoyed the museum. Learned a ton and were impressed by the content and artifacts. As well, we found the docents to be extremely friendly and knowledgeable. However, when we first arrived, we were treated rudely by the front desk person who issued us entrance passes. This is completely unacceptable behavior and should be addressed immediately.
This place has been the highlight of my Albuquerque trip. The hangs on approach is amazing see how electricity and magnetism works. The memory lane visit to the atomic nuclear time amd the back with all the planes and launchers. I did not want to leave..