National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

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The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is New Mexico’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field and a Smithsonian affiliate. Visitors … See more

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Jun 27, 2024
Excellent, modern and informative displays on a wide range of topics. Great interactive and special activities for kids available. The outdoor displays of aircraft, missiles, and other objects is a f… Full review by BaggageConveyorBelt
Jun 17, 2024
This museum doesn’t seem large on the outside but we spent 2-3 hours going through the exhibits inside and outside. The amount of artifacts on display was impressive. Full review by W4228QVnicolel
May 18, 2024
National Museum of Nuclear Science and History was an unforgettable experience. We started with the science part of the museum, the area in which I completely lack any expertise or even marginal ab… Full review by Noraatc

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Established:1969

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Is the museum handicapped accesible?
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From what I saw, the museum appeared to be accessible in as many areas as possible. The transitions between exhibits were often by ramp which made it a lot easier to go between …
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From what I saw, the museum appeared to be accessible in as many areas as possible. The transitions between exhibits were often by ramp which made it a lot easier to go between sections.
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Is the museum dog friendly?
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I also did not see any dogs. Perhaps they allow only service dogs. Call ahead. Remembering how busy it was I personally would not take an animal. Lots of kids there too doing the …
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I also did not see any dogs. Perhaps they allow only service dogs. Call ahead. Remembering how busy it was I personally would not take an animal. Lots of kids there too doing the interactive stuff.
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Hi, approximately how long did you spend at this attraction. I am headed there next Sunday.
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2 hours is good. It's well laid out and easy to navigate.
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Do they honor Golden Age passes?
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I don't think so but there is a senior discount.
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Answer by Steve D · Jun 1, 2019
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We would like to see other sites that day. How much time should I allow to see this museum? Is it a full day? Half a …
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We would like to see other sites that day. How much time should I allow to see this museum? Is it a full day? Half a day? Couple Hours?
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Our family spent several hours there, and would have stayed longer. If you're not totally thrilled by old war stuff, maybe plan for a couple of hours.
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What should my child bring to camp?
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Sack lunch (doesn’t require refrigeration)
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