Atomic Museum

Telling the Story of America's Nuclear Weapons Testing Program!

Museum visit averagely takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, but you can spend as much time as you want!

Please Note: Residents/Students/Military personnel will be required to show valid ID at check-in. The Atomic Museum is cashless and accepts major credit/debit cards and mobile payments for all purchases.

The mission of the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation is to preserve and foster public accessibility to the history associated with the Nevada Test Site and the nation’s nuclear weapons program. The NTS Historical Foundation promotes and supports cultural, educational, and scientific programming to encourage the development and public exchange of views regarding the Nevada Test Site and its impact on the nation. The major program of the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation is the Atomic Museum.

Designated as a private National Museum in December 2012, the Atomic Museum is charged by Congress to preserve the history of and educate the public about the nation’s nuclear testing program. The Museum also upholds the mission of the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation.