Exhibits

The toys of the Atomic Age reflect the times and culture of their day. The Atomic Age was born with the Manhattan Project and blasted into the public’s consciousness in 1945. Almost as soon as the public became aware of the existence of the bomb, all things “atomic” became marketable. The promise of a technological future and the threat of nuclear war is reflected in the toys, games, music, and books produced. Their makers sought to provide children with the tools to help them to relate to the world around them and prepare them for a potentially bright but uncertain future.

Join us for this fascinating exhibit of over 100 artifacts from the permanent collection of the Nuclear Museum and items on loan specifically for this exhibition.

At Play in the Atomic Age exhibition is included with the price of admission to the museum. This special exhibition will be on display at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History from May 27-December 31, 2023

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