National Atomic Testing Museum

The National Atomic Testing Museum documents the history of nuclear testing at the nearby Nevada Test Site and is part of the Smithsonian Affiliations program. Exhibits include declassified artifacts, test documentation and a full-scale ground zero house model; its unusual subject matter and artifacts are commonly featured in online articles and viral social posts. The museum curator-led displays and outdoor exhibits attract visitors interested in Cold War and scientific history. The museum operates as a private nonprofit museum in Las Vegas.