Bradbury Science Museum

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As Los Alamos National Laboratory’s official public museum, the Bradbury Science Museum helps visitors learn about the Lab’s beginnings during the Manhattan Project and how the Lab’s continuing work enables global security.

Now at the Museum

High-Tech Halloween | Oct. 25

From 4 to 6 p.m., Halloweengoers of all ages can enjoy family-friendly, hands-on science activities and demonstrations, including a chamber of clouds, "boo" bubbles, out-of-this world light shows and sounds that go bump in the night. Join us!

Periodic Table Talk | September 9, 2024

The Periodic Table: At Odds with Oppenheimer, 5:30 p.m. projectY cowork, 150 Central Park Square, Los Alamos

LANL History Timeline

In the Research Gallery, the timeline begins in 1938 and covers Lab history to the present day.

Project Y Photographers | June 11, 2024

New exhibit! Project Y Photographers Bradbury Science Museum, 1450 Central Ave, Los Alamos People behind Manhattan Project’s iconic images

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Explore the wonders of science, technology, and innovation at the Bradbury Science Museum. Get all the details you need to plan your visit. Admission is always free!
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Experience
View more than 60 interactive exhibits in the museum's three galleries: History, Defense, and Research. Learn about the history and current work of Los Alamos National Lab.
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Learn
Engage with our museum educators, who can provide STEM experiences for students in grades K-12. Hands-on programs and field trips are available.
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Join the Bradbury Science Museum Association, shop for souvenirs at our shop, Gadgets, or donate atomic age artifacts to our collection.
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