Bradbury Science Museum

Unique experience… Last month we visited the Bradbury Science Museum with our friends, and spent an hour exploring. Admission is free to this museum. It offers interactive exhibits focusing on the Manhattan Project's history, nuclear weapons development, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory's modern research. We were amazed to see the full-size replicas of the "Fat Man" and "Little Boy" atomic bombs, the weapons that ended WWII. The museum also displays J. Robert Oppenheimer's handwritten notes and his personal copy of the Bhagavad Gita. We watched Racing Toward Dawn, a 20-minute film about the history of Project Y in Los Alamos. The staff members are really welcoming and passionate. The museum's gift shop offers a beautiful selection of souvenirs.

The Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos is an excellent and fascinating place to visit, especially if you’re interested in the history of the Manhattan Project and Los Alamos National Laboratory. The exhibits do a great job explaining both the scientific achievements and the historical context of the work that took place here, and it’s impressive how clearly complex topics are presented for visitors of all backgrounds. The museum provides a great overview of the development of nuclear science and the role Los Alamos played during World War II, along with exhibits on modern research at Los Alamos National Laboratory. It’s both educational and engaging, with a nice mix of history, science, and interactive displays. This should definitely be on your list if you’re interested in the Manhattan Project or are visiting the nearby Manhattan Project National Historical Park sites in Los Alamos. It’s an essential stop for understanding the history and significance of the area and one I always enjoy visiting.

Awesome free museum covering lots of LANL things from history of the bomb to current research like high performance computing. You could spend 2-3 hours if you’re a giant nerd!

I loved my visit to the Bradbury Science Museum — it's a fascinating place filled with unique artifacts and compelling stories that bring history and science to life. The exhibits about the Manhattan Project and the science behind it are incredibly well-done and informative. I especially appreciated how interactive and thoughtfully curated everything was. It is also free! The staff were also amazing — super friendly, helpful, and clearly passionate about the museum and its mission. Whether you're into history, science, or just looking for something unique and engaging to explore, this place is a must-visit in Los Alamos. Highly recommend!

I recently visited the Bradbury Science Museum, and it was a very informative experience. The museum offers a detailed look into the science and history of the projects related to nuclear explosions. One of the highlights was a 15-minute informative video shown in their theater, which provided a great overview of the projects and their significance. The exhibits were well-organized, and the information was thorough, giving visitors a deep understanding of the work done at Los Alamos National Laboratory. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in science and history.

This is the place to visit in addition to the National Museum of Nuclear Science to learn about Nuclear science, what made the U.S. starting to develop those weapons during WW2 and how the science still used for energy development on top of other research been created at the National Laboratory up the road. The National Laboratory was an integral part for the development of Nuclear energy and applications today still a research facility for the development of other products and research. The Bradbury Science museum is phenomenal and free to visit. Highly interactive with plenty to learn and explore while there. We spend a few hours and had a great time. You also learn about the atomic bomb and the scientists behind it like Robert Oppenheimer and the National Laboratory. While in the area check out some of the locations from the movie Oppenheimer including the house where he lived, locations around the town and other areas around New Mexico where the movie was filmed. Overall a great experience and highly recommend it for the whole family.

The Bradbury Science Center is great, offering a lot of information about both the history of Los Alamos, as well as what is currently going on at the Los Alamos labs. Lots of interactive exhibits for all ages and a couple of good 15-minute movies about the origins of the Nuclear Program, a will as current developments. Highly recommend.

Bradbury Science Museum is an excellent resource for learning about the scientific method. The hands-on exhibits are informative for all ages. Watch the 15 minute film to have a good overview of the work at Los Alamos. Be sure to visit the gift shop for interesting science oriented products.