The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

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The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is America's primary resource for nuclear history and science, located in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. The museum, which was originally developed as Sandia Atomic Museum in 1969 on the grounds of Kirtland Air Force Base, moved to its current location under its current name in 2009. Today, it showcases 16 permanent exhibits connected to the history and technology of the nuclear age, along with a gallery for temporary rotating exhibits throughout the year. Exhibits focus on the development of nuclear technology during World War II, nuclear testing connected to the Manhattan Project, and the proliferation and international tensions of the Cold War. Nine acres of outdoor exhibits include showcases of military aircraft and preserved nuclear missiles, along with the preserved sail of the USS James K. Polk nuclear submarine.

601 Eubank Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, Phone: 505-245-2137

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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