Miss Atomic Bomb. (Don English, Las Vegas News Bureau Collection, LVCVA Archive) ATOMIC MUSEUM FOUNDING MEMBER, HISTORIAN ROBERT FRIEDRICHS UNCOVERS TRUE IDENTITY OF “MISS ATOMIC BOMB” The Atomic Museum announces a groundbreaking discovery in the long-standing mystery of “Miss Atomic Bomb.” Following 25 years of research and investigative effort, historian and founding museum member … Read more
The Atomic Museum’s Trinity Gadget. (Photo Courtesy of the Atomic Museum) ATOMIC MUSEUM TO OFFER LOCALS FREE ADMISSION ON SUNDAY, FEB. 23 IN CELEBRATION OF 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WHAT: In commemoration of its historic 20-year anniversary, the Atomic Museum will offer Nevada residents FREE admission on Sunday, Feb. 23. Locals with a valid Nevada I.D. can … Read more
L to R: Rendering of Atomic Structure Lab Inside the Atomic Odyssey Exhibit; Lenticular by Artist James Stanford. (Photo Courtesy L to R: Atomic Museum; James Stanford) ATOMIC MUSEUM TO UNVEIL NEW ATOMIC ODYSSEY EXHIBIT, THURSDAY, JAN. 9 Exhibit to Provide Immersive Journey into World of Atoms, Nuclear Reactions, Radiation, … Read more
The Atomic Museum’s Trinity Gadget. (Photo Courtesy of the Atomic Museum) ATOMIC MUSEUM ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN THIS YEAR’S GIVING TUESDAY WITH $5,000 MATCH Donors Invited to Double Their Impact Now – Dec. 3 The Atomic Museum announces its participation in this year’s Giving Tuesday with up to $5,000 of donations matched from now to Tuesday, Dec. … Read more
THE NEON MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY WITH “NEON BLOCK PARTY,” OCTOBER 26 New STEAM Saturdays Event to Feature Hand-On Activities, Food Trucks, Scavenger Hunts and More for Kids The Neon Museum will celebrate the Las Vegas community with its first-ever “Neon Block Party” on Saturday, October 26. As part of its STEAM Saturdays youth-focused initiative, … Read more
ATOMIC MUSEUM INVITES “FALLOUT: NEW VEGAS” FANS TO MOJAVE WASTELAND BUS TOUR, SATURDAY, NOV. 16 Tour Includes Stops at Pioneer Saloon, Atomic Museum, Old Mormon Fort The Atomic Museum invites “Fallout: New Vegas” fans and history enthusiasts alike to the upcoming Mojave Wasteland Bus Tour on Saturday, Nov. 16. Partnering with the “Fallout: New … Read more
Graphic for the Atomic Museum’s Atomic Hollywood-Themed Farm to Table(aux) Event. (Photo Courtesy of the Atomic Museum) ATOMIC MUSEUM TO HOST GLAMOROUS ATOMIC HOLLYWOOD-THEMED FARM TO TABLE(AUX) FUNDRAISER AT AHERN LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL, THURSDAY, OCT. 17 Evening to Feature Gourmet Cuisine, Artisan Cocktails, Tableaux Vivants, Auctions, More to Support Museum’s Mission WHAT: The Atomic Museum … Read more
The Atomic Museum’s Trinity Gadget. (Photo Courtesy of the Atomic Museum) ATOMIC MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR “IN FOCUS” ATOMIC PHOTO CONTEST FOR AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS, SEPT. 12, 14 Top Contestants Receive Premier Prizes, Photos Displayed Inside Museum The Atomic Museum announces new dates for its first “In FOCUS” atomic photo contest happening this September. With … Read more
Johnston Atoll. (Photo Courtesy of Robert Friedrichs) ATOMIC MUSEUM TO HOST “STORIES FROM THE ATOMIC AGE: AN ABBREVIATED HISTORY OF JOHNSTON ATOLL,” THURSDAY, MARCH 28 On Thursday, March 28, the Atomic Museum invites guests to “Stories from the Atomic Age: An Abbreviated History of Johnston Atoll.” Historian and founding member of the Atomic Museum … Read more
Headshot of Jon Else. (Photo Courtesy of Jon Else) ATOMIC MUSEUM INVITES GUESTS TO NEXT ATOMIX EVENT WITH ACADEMY AWARD-NOMINATED, EMMY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR JON ELSE, THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Evening to Include Cocktails, Conversation About Else’s Film “The Day After Trinity: J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb” On Thursday, March 7, the Atomic … Read more
Replica of the Trinity Gadget inside the Atomic Museum. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Wessling for the Atomic Museum) ATOMIC MUSEUM TO LAUNCH AUDIO TOURS FEATURING NARRATIONS FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PROMINENT FIGURES IN NUCLEAR INDUSTRY Audio Tours Available Beginning Friday, Oct. 27 The Atomic Museum announces it will launch audio tours featuring narrations from community partners … Read more
L to R: 1958 Ford Nucleon scale model; “Nucleon, a Glimpse into an Atomic-Powered Future.” (Photos Courtesy of The Henry Ford) ATOMIC MUSEUM TO DISPLAY 1958 FORD NUCLEON SCALE MODEL IN CELEBRATION OF FORMULA 1 Concept Car Designed by Ford Motor Company as a Futuristic, Nuclear-Powered Vehicle On Friday, Nov. 10, the Atomic Museum … Read more
Replica of the Trinity Gadget inside the Atomic Museum. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Wessling for the Atomic Museum) ATOMIC MUSEUM INVITES COMMUNITY TO HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, FRIDAY, OCT. 27 The Atomic Museum invites the community to its Halloween Spooktacular event on Friday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes … Read more
Cecelia Tichi’s Book “Midcentury Cocktails: History, Lore, and Recipes from America’s Atomic Age”. (Photo Courtesy of the Atomic Museum) ATOMIC MUSEUM INVITES GUESTS TO CONVERSATION, COCKTAILS DURING NEXT ATOMIX EVENT “ATOMIC LIFE: SHAKEN & STIRRED,” THURSDAY, NOV. 9 Author Cecelia Tichi to Discuss Her Book “Midcentury Cocktails: History, Lore, and Recipes from America’s Atomic Age” … Read more
Replica of the Trinity Gadget inside the Atomic Museum. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Wessling for the Atomic Museum) ATOMIC MUSEUM ANNOUNCES EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS WHAT: The Atomic Museum announces extend its hours of operation for the summer season now through Friday, Sept. 15. To provide guests with more opportunities to view the museum’s extensive collection … Read more
Replica of the Trinity Gadget inside the Atomic Museum. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Wessling for the Atomic Museum) ATOMIC MUSEUM ANNOUNCES JUNE PROGRAMS, PROMOTIONS =The Atomic Museum announces its roster of June public programs and promotions. All museum events require registration. For more information on the museum’s programs and to register, visit atomicmuseum.vegas/events. Space Craze Distinguished Lecture … Read more
Promotional Graphic for the Atomic Museum’s “Counterintelligence for the Manhattan Project and Beyond” Event. (Graphic Courtesy of the Atomic Museum) ATOMIC MUSEUM TO HOST “COUNTERINTELLIGENCE FOR THE MANHATTAN PROJECT AND BEYOND,” FRIDAY, APRIL 28 Interviews Available with Dr. Vince Houghton, Director of the National Security Agency’s National Cryptologic Museum The Atomic Museum invites guests to … Read more
Replica of the Trinity Gadget inside the Atomic Museum. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Wessling for the Atomic Museum) ATOMIC MUSEUM INVITES MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO STEM SATURDAYS EVENT, APRIL 1 WHAT: The Atomic Museum invites middle and high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and math to its final STEM Saturdays event of … Read more
