Atomic Museum

About this experience

Atomic Museum Las Vegas Tickets The Atomic Museum in Las Vegas takes you through America's nuclear testing history with rare artefacts and interactive displays. Located away from the Strip, this specialised museum houses genuine pieces from the nation's atomic programme, including the massive Phoebus-2A nuclear reactor from Project Rover and the first air-to-air missile, the Genie. Visitors explore exhibits covering everything from the Manhattan Project to Cold War innovations. The museum features personal stories from former test site workers, multimedia presentations, and artefacts that showcase how nuclear science shaped both military strategy and popular culture. Interactive displays bring complex scientific concepts to life, making this a compelling visit for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Highlights See the Phoebus-2A nuclear reactor, originally designed for nuclear propulsion and potential Mars missions, displayed as a centrepiece of the museum's collection Explore the SPY exhibit featuring telemetry intelligence artefacts on loan from the NSA's National Cryptologic Museum View historical nuclear weapons on display, including the Davy Crockett XM-388 projectile and the B54 backpack bomb, presented as museum exhibits with full historical context Experience the Pop Culture exhibit showing how the Atomic Age influenced television, comics, and toys View the AIR-2 Genie air-to-air rocket and other rare military artefacts as part of the museum's permanent collection Learn about key figures such as J. Robert Oppenheimer through detailed historical displays Plan Your Visit to Atomic Museum Las Vegas The museum opens daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, with last entry at 6 PM. Allow 2 to 3 hours to explore all exhibits thoroughly. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible and offers free parking directly in front of the building. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Photography is permitted throughout the museum, though flash photography is not allowed. An optional audio guide is available for rent to enhance your visit with additional commentary and historical context. The museum sits off the main tourist path, making it a quieter alternative to busier Las Vegas attractions. After your visit, you may wish to explore more of the city's unique offerings or consider other distinctive experiences that showcase different aspects of Las Vegas beyond the casinos. Explosives are not sold through this listing. Any display is staged and operated by the venue.

Highlights

• Explore America's nuclear testing history through rare original artefacts
• See the Phoebus-2A reactor, a genuine relic from Project Rover
• View Genie, the world's first air-to-air nuclear missile
• Exhibits span the Manhattan Project through to Cold War innovations
• Located away from the Strip — a specialist museum worth the detour

What is included

• Admission to the Atomic Museum

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.