Events
Spooky Science Virtual Family Event: October 29
The museum's education team will bring spooky science to life in this family-friendly virtual event!
To celebrate this spooky season, the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History invites families to attend our virtual Spooky Science Night on Thursday, October 29, at 6 pm, as we experiment with exciting, ooey, gooey activities for the whole family. Dress up in your Halloween costumes and have a blast!
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Veterans Day Virtual Event: November 11
Join us for a virtual discussion that highlights the life of USAF veteran, Col. Hervey Stockman as we honor our veterans on this special day.
Toni Hiley, former director of the CIA Museum and current Secretary for Museum's Board of Trustees, will provide a talk about a series of extraordinary events in the life of a USAF veteran, Col. Hervey Stockman. Stockman piloted the first overflight of the Soviet Union in a CIA U-2 in...
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The Uranium Club Virtual Event: November 19
Join us as we discuss the state of nuclear research in Germany throughout the war and the many possible reasons that contributed to their failure.
During WWII, as the Manhattan Project was working rapidly towards the development of a nuclear weapon, scientists in Germany were undertaking their own nuclear research. Join the museum for a virtual event on November 19, at 6 pm MT, as Dr. Timothy Koeth and Dr. Miriam Hiebert of the University...
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The Manhattan Engineering District Virtual Event: December 17
Explore the structure of the Manhattan Engineering District and the roles of some of these smaller offices in the Manhattan Project.
Most often, when discussing the Manhattan Project, the narrative is focused on the work done at the three major sites: Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, and Hanford. However, none of the feats accomplished at these locations would have been possible without the support of numerous smaller offices operating around the country...
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Recorded Virtual Symposium for the 75th Anniversary
World-Renowned Speakers Presented on September 19 - Purchase Recording Here
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History was honored to present our local, national, and international communities with a thought-provoking and relevant virtual symposium focusing on the 75th Anniversary of the ending of WWII. This virtual event provided an understanding of the Manhattan Project and its implications on the...
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75th Anniversary of the End of WWII - Nuclear Heritage Series
Nuclear Heritage Series
The 75th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II will be commemorated around the world in 2020. The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will be part of this anniversary in a variety of ways throughout 2020 by hosting very special exhibitions and events that enhance awareness...
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