Museum Admission*

• Adults 18-59 - $24
• Seniors 60+ - $22
• Youth 6-17 - $22
• Children 5 and under are free
  
• Veterans and Active Military (spouse/partner and minor dependents) - $12
• Group Tours

*New Mexico resident admission prices require a valid photo ID with a resident address.

Ticket prices may fluctuate during periods of high demand. This website is the sole source for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing information.

Step Inside History

The Museum Artifact Center (MAC) restores public access to a significant collection of history that has been unseen for nearly 25 years. This dedicated facility houses over 40 preserved, unclassified nuclear weapons, handling equipment, and deployment systems dating from the Manhattan Project through the Cold War era.

Many of these artifacts have been out of the public eye since the museum’s original location on Kirtland Air Force Base closed on September 11, 2001. Now permanently housed within the MAC, these items—part of the museum’s 120-piece Nuclear Defense Heritage Collection—offer a rare look at the engineering and technology that defined global history for nearly a century.

THE MAC EXPERIENCE
Experience a self-guided tour of the MAC from 8:30 am–4:30 pm daily for a $10 add-on per adult ($5 per youth ages 6-17; FREE for members). Tickets are at the front desk or via a QR code at the entrance.

Museum members are FREE.

Regular hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily

Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Museum Phone Numbers

• Museum Store: (505) 245-2137, ext. 106
• Administrative Offices: (505) 245-2137, ext. 103
• Group Tours: (505) 245-2137, ext. 122

Become a member to enjoy many membership benefits while also contributing to the unique experience we offer to visitors now and for years to come. Our members receive special benefits ranging from free admission to science museums across the country and discounts at our Museum Store to extra guest passes, and special members-only events.

Safety & Security

Visitation policies at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History are designed to protect visitors and staff and secure and preserve the collections and facilities entrusted in our care. Violation of these guidelines could result in removal from the Museum.

Firearm Policy The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is on federal property. The Museum restricts visitors from carrying firearms and weapons while on Museum property. Weapons include, but are not limited to, guns, knives, swords, explosives, and any chemical whose purpose is to cause harm to another person.