This affiliate of the Smithsonian is likely to fascinate even science and history luddites. Using video, documents, interactive stations and original objects, it weaves a detailed narrative of America's nuclear weapons testing program at the Nevada Test Site, a mere 90 miles from Las Vegas. A memorable highlight is the simulation of an above-ground atomic test in the Ground Zero Theater.
Exhibits also examine southern Nevada's nuclear past, present and future, from Native American ways of life to the environmental legacy of atomic testing. Don't miss the ticket booth: it's a Nevada Test Site guard-station replica.
