Manhattan Project National Historical Park
National Historical Park ยท New Mexico, Washington, Tennessee
Los Alamos National Laboratory
National Historical Park of the United States
Manhattan Project National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park commemorating the Manhattan Project that is run jointly by the National Park Service and Department of Energy. The park consists of three units: one in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, one in Los Alamos, New Mexico and one in Hanford, Washington. It was established on November 10, 2015 when Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz signed the memorandum of agreement that defined the roles that the two agencies had when managing the park.
About Manhattan Project National Historical Park
The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the worldโs first atomic bombs. Most of this development took place in three secret communities located in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM and Oak Ridge, TN. Today, you can visit these three sites that make up Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
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Activities
Operating Hours
Hanford Visitor Center
Access to the Hanford B Reactor is by tour only. Separate tours of the Historic Sites are also offered. For more information about tours of the B Reactor, visit http://manhattanprojectbreactor.hanford.gov/. For more information about tours of the historic sites, visit http://tours.hanford.gov/HistoricTours/.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 9:00AM - 4:00PM | 9:00PM - 4:00PM | 9:00AM - 4:00PM | 9:00AM - 4:00PM | 9:00AM - 4:00PM | Closed | Closed |
Los Alamos Visitor Center
While there is currently no public access to the Department of Energy facilities in Los Alamos, walking tours are available in the town of Los Alamos. The Los Alamos Visitor Center is open Friday through Monday, 10 am to 3 pm.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 10:00AM - 3:00PM | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00AM - 3:00PM | 10:00AM - 3:00PM | 10:00AM - 3:00PM |
Oak Ridge Visitor Center
The Oak Ridge Visitor Center is located within the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge. Here you are able to speak with National Park Service rangers, watch a short film on the Manhattan Project, and get literature on Manhattan Project-related historic sites throughout Oak Ridge. Visitor Center services are limited on Sundays, but brochures, maps, and site films are available.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| Closed | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Manhattan Project National Historical Park?
Manhattan Project National Historical Park is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Manhattan Project National Historical Park?
Popular activities at Manhattan Project National Historical Park include: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits.
What is the weather like at Manhattan Project National Historical Park?
The Manhattan Project National Historical Park has units in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM, and Oak Ridge, TN. Check local weather conditions at each unit before you visit.
How do I get to Manhattan Project National Historical Park?
Manhattan Project National Historical Park is located in three states: New Mexico, Tennessee, and Washington. For more information on accessing each of these three units, visit our Directions & Transportation page.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
The Manhattan Project National Historical Park has units in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM, and Oak Ridge, TN. Check local weather conditions at each unit before you visit.
Directions
Manhattan Project National Historical Park is located in three states: New Mexico, Tennessee, and Washington. For more information on accessing each of these three units, visit our Directions & Transportation page.
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