LAS VEGAS (April 2026) – The National Atomic Testing Museum announces it will offer all teachers and educational support professionals free museum admission during Teacher Appreciation Week from Saturday, May 2 through Sunday, May 10. Admission unlocks access to popular exhibits covering nuclear history and its connection to pop culture, including “The Manhattan Project: … [Read more...] about National Atomic Testing Museum Celebrates Educators With Free Admission During Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-10
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“May the Science Be With You” Brings Star Wars-Themed Steam Fun to Las Vegas, Friday, May 1
LAS VEGAS (April 2026) – DRI, in partnership with the National Atomic Testing Museum, invites the Las Vegas community to an out-of-this-world, family-friendly celebration of science and pop culture at “May the Science Be with You” on Friday, May 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. Combining the wonder of the Star Wars universe with the power of science, technology, engineering, art, and math … [Read more...] about “May the Science Be With You” Brings Star Wars-Themed Steam Fun to Las Vegas, Friday, May 1
“Atomic Stories” Event Explores Cold War-Era Defense Efforts March 28
LAS VEGAS (March 2026) – The National Atomic Testing Museum invites the public to its next “Atomic Stories” presentation exploring Cold War-era civil defense efforts, “Atomic Alert,” on Saturday, March 28 at 12 p.m. The Atomic Stories series is designed to bring history to life through expert perspectives, archival materials and engaging discussions that connect past events to … [Read more...] about “Atomic Stories” Event Explores Cold War-Era Defense Efforts March 28
Atomic Museum to Host Girl Scouts Saturday, March 21
LAS VEGAS (March 2026) – The National Atomic Testing Museum will host local Girl Scouts for its annual Girl Scouting Outing event on Saturday, March 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. Scouts and their chaperones will see artifacts related to women in atomic history, as well as receiving an activity packet highlighting contributions to atomic science by extraordinary women scientists, … [Read more...] about Atomic Museum to Host Girl Scouts Saturday, March 21
Atomic Museum Acquires Los Alamos Confinement Vessel
LAS VEGAS (March 2026) – The National Atomic Testing Museum announces the arrival of a new artifact to be displayed in it’s “The Bomb Without the Boom” exhibit. Arriving on March 18 from the Los Alamos National Lab in Los Alamos, N.M., the 6-foot-5-inch confinement vessel will be on display beginning March 19. The vessel is a replica of a container designed to confine the … [Read more...] about Atomic Museum Acquires Los Alamos Confinement Vessel
“Atomic Stories” Explores Bren Tower: The Desert Giant of Atomic Science March 14
LAS VEGAS (March 2026) – The National Atomic Testing Museum invites the public to its next “Atomic Stories” presentation, “BREN Tower: The Desert Giant of Atomic Science,” on Saturday, March 14 at 12 p.m. Delivered by Martha DeMarre, Atomic Museum founder and Nevada National Security Site archivist, this program will illuminate the history of this 1,527-foot-tall tower erected … [Read more...] about “Atomic Stories” Explores Bren Tower: The Desert Giant of Atomic Science March 14
Atomic Stories: Exploring “Broken Arrows” at the National Atomic Testing Museum Feb. 21
The National Atomic Testing Museum invites the public to Atomic Stories on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 12 p.m. Martha DeMarre, a Museum founder and Nevada National Security Site archivist, will present the program in the Museum’s auditorium. In military terminology, a “Broken Arrow” refers to an accident involving a nuclear weapon or its components that does not risk … [Read more...] about Atomic Stories: Exploring “Broken Arrows” at the National Atomic Testing Museum Feb. 21
National Atomic Testing Museum Invites Guests to Celebrate the Holidays with Vault Boy Photos, Wasteland Scavenger Hunt, Dec. 20-21
LAS VEGAS (December 2025) – The National Atomic Testing Museum invites guests to celebrate the holiday season with a distinctive Fallout™-inspired experience featuring a wasteland scavenger hunt, exclusive photo opportunities with Vault Boy and limited-edition collectibles. Taking place this Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21, the festive activation follows the recent … [Read more...] about National Atomic Testing Museum Invites Guests to Celebrate the Holidays with Vault Boy Photos, Wasteland Scavenger Hunt, Dec. 20-21
National Atomic Testing Museum Increases Giving Tuesday Match to $50,000
LAS VEGAS (Dec. 2, 2025) – The National Atomic Testing Museum announces it is extending its Giving Tuesday matching donation challenge through Tuesday, Dec. 9. Additionally, the matching donation has increased by an additional $25,000, bringing the total match to $50,000 thanks to the generous support from museum patrons John and Bonnie Longenecker. For decades, the Nevada … [Read more...] about National Atomic Testing Museum Increases Giving Tuesday Match to $50,000
National Atomic Testing Museum Announces Participation in This Year’s Giving Tuesday With $25,000 Match
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 25, 2025) – The National Atomic Testing Museum announces its participation in this year’s global Giving Tuesday movement occurring on Tuesday, Dec. 2. This year’s $25,000 matching donation is thanks to the generous support from museum patrons John and Bonnie Longenecker. For decades, the Nevada Test Site shaped the course of history, science and culture as … [Read more...] about National Atomic Testing Museum Announces Participation in This Year’s Giving Tuesday With $25,000 Match
National Atomic Testing Museum Announces “World Of Fallout™” Exhibition in Partnership with Bethesda Softworks is Now Open
LAS VEGAS (November 2025) – The National Atomic Testing Museum announces its newest exhibit, “World of Fallout,” is now open. Presented in partnership with Fallout™ publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios, the installation consists of objects associated with the game and the TV series it inspired. This compact yet powerful display highlights the … [Read more...] about National Atomic Testing Museum Announces “World Of Fallout™” Exhibition in Partnership with Bethesda Softworks is Now Open