National Atomic Testing Museum documents Nevada Test Site history

The National Atomic Testing Museum displays exhibits and artifacts related to nuclear weapons testing at the nearby Nevada Test Site, including technical equipment, declassified documents, and oral histories from test personnel. The museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate and presents material on atmospheric and underground testing, radiological monitoring, and the social phenomenon of 'atomic tourism.' Its collections and exhibits are used by researchers and have been cited in reporting on Cold War-era tests and their local impacts. The museum is a primary repository for public interpretation of Nevada's nuclear-testing history.