Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
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- VolsBruceF8 contributionsHistory of Los Alamos and the Manhattan ProjectThe MPNHP is closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, so we did not get to go inside. However, there is a Los Alamos Visitors Center in the same building. The lady there gave us plenty of information about the historical landmarks in the area. We had a great visit to the Los Alamos History Museum across the street.Visited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 16 June 2023
- Richard UDelmar, New York124 contributionsImportant piece of US historyThis was a worthwhile trip but not a ton of stuff to do. Just walking the grounds was enough. Undoubtedly, you would get more from the 2-hour guided tour. The drive up the side of the mountain was great also. Nice 1/2 day trip.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 11 August 2023
- Texasxtravelers139 contributionsCheck in for a map or to ask questions but explore on your own.Fear not if it is closed when you visit during the week! The displays are minimal although we enjoyed an informative park interpretive ranger walk around Ashley Pond. Park service doesn’t own any property so no fee and you can walk, or drive, the exterior sites on your own. Try one of the other museums for more in depth exhibits. Note: the historic laboratories were here but were torn down long ago.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 August 2023
- Sue LMyrtle Beach, South Carolina806 contributionsInteresting locationTo reach this location, you go through security gates, id, purpose. They let us on through but with restrictions of what mainly not to be photographing, which is fine. I understand about the security aspect. We didn't spend a tremendous amount of time in the area but did appreciate what it meant.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 November 2023
- dorsalmoFlorissant, Missouri1,121 contributionsInteresting historical siteThe rangers at the visitor center were very helpful and knowledgeable. We walked down Bathtub Row and saw the various buildings, including the museum, lodge, and one of the houses. The docent in the house that's open was a wealth of knowledge too. Since we had recently seen the movie, we especially enjoyed seeing the actual sites.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 November 2023
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dorsalmo
Florissant, MO1,121 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The rangers at the visitor center were very helpful and knowledgeable. We walked down Bathtub Row and saw the various buildings, including the museum, lodge, and one of the houses. The docent in the house that's open was a wealth of knowledge too. Since we had recently seen the movie, we especially enjoyed seeing the actual sites.
Written 21 November 2023
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Sue L
Myrtle Beach, SC806 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
To reach this location, you go through security gates, id, purpose. They let us on through but with restrictions of what mainly not to be photographing, which is fine. I understand about the security aspect. We didn't spend a tremendous amount of time in the area but did appreciate what it meant.
Written 21 November 2023
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Texasxtravelers
Houston139 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Fear not if it is closed when you visit during the week! The displays are minimal although we enjoyed an informative park interpretive ranger walk around Ashley Pond. Park service doesn’t own any property so no fee and you can walk, or drive, the exterior sites on your own. Try one of the other museums for more in depth exhibits. Note: the historic laboratories were here but were torn down long ago.
Written 25 August 2023
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Richard U
Delmar, NY124 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This was a worthwhile trip but not a ton of stuff to do. Just walking the grounds was enough. Undoubtedly, you would get more from the 2-hour guided tour. The drive up the side of the mountain was great also. Nice 1/2 day trip.
Written 11 August 2023
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Aug 2022 • Friends
The history was amazing! Multiple exhibits that were each full of information that was easy to follow. We were there 2+ hours and could of stayed another one or more.
Written 24 June 2023
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VolsBruceF
Franklin, Tennessee8 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
The MPNHP is closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, so we did not get to go inside. However, there is a Los Alamos Visitors Center in the same building. The lady there gave us plenty of information about the historical landmarks in the area. We had a great visit to the Los Alamos History Museum across the street.
Written 16 June 2023
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Connie C
Dallas, TX784 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Really loved the grounds with a lovely pond and luscious grass. This is an oasis in the desert. Our senior dog loved the first grass he’s experienced on this vacation.
Written 14 June 2023
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PAboyinFL
Ocala, FL1,253 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
There is a walking trail across the street from the visitors center that has markers in front of several sites related to the Manhattan Project. It is an easy, leisurely walk. There is also a replica guard checkpoint for photo ops a few miles drive to the entrance to Los Alamos.
Written 17 March 2023
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Kerry L
East Lansing, MI53 contributions
Jan 2023
Start your visit in the Los Alamos history museum, do the walking tour, then finish here. The very knowledgeable volunteer staff here will answer any questions you still have and more!
Written 25 January 2023
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Francois D
New York City, NY14 contributions
Mar 2022
the Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos is a must see. It does a great job describing the Manhattan Project with multimedia but also explaining difficult Science in a way that's engaging for adults. Most science museums are not up to date or geared for kids only. Nuclear medicine, nanotechnology, cutting edge fuels in details. There's a lot interactive for kids too.
Written 25 March 2022
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Carrie C
Minnesota34 contributions
Can someone explain the difference between: Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos History Museum. We will be in Los Alamos for 1 day, should we plan to visit all 3? The reason for our visit is mainly for the Manhattan Project site.
Kerry L
East Lansing, MI53 contributions
Sorry to answer late. We visited also primarily for the Manhattan Project history. We started at the National Historic Park visitor office. The guys there were extremely informative and happy to go into history of the detail of the area. They also gave us a walking tour brochure to follow. The Los Alamos History Museum is also worth a visit. It goes into detail of what the area was used for before the Manhattan project, as well as more information about the Manhattan project. Then we went back to the park visitor center to ask follow up questions. We did not visit the Bradbury Science museum.
sbspradling
Gallatin, TN52 contributions
How much time should I allow to visit this place?
Cap Chastain
Anchorage, AK18,232 contributions
Yes, one hour would be ample time to spend at the Manhattan National Historical Park. It is indeed worth a visit.
Spyderman47
Sun City84 contributions
I'm what,state is it located? It is NOT in CA! It is in NM!
sshragg
Los Angeles, CA5 contributions
there are 2 ..... in California near Santa Barbara and New
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