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Bradbury Science Museum

Welcome to Los Alamos

As Los Alamos National Laboratory’s official 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.

Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Closed: Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day

Now at the Museum

Timeline

LANL History Timeline

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

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  • Visit

    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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  • Support

    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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  • About

    Discover the mission of the museum and about its start in 1954 in an old ice house on the banks of Ashley Pond in Los Alamos. Sign up for our newsletter!

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Bradbury Science Museum

1450 Central Avenue | Los Alamos, NM 87544 | (505) 667-4444 

Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Closed: Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day

Free Admission

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Please Note: Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services generally do not operate in Los Alamos. Visitors should plan alternative transportation, as rideshare service is unlikely to be available for return trips or departures from town.