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Museum school tours

Lesson Plans

Lesson plans for teachers are currently being developed to meet state standards. Lesson plans will be available soon.

School Tour Reservations

Click here for school tour information and reservation requirements.

school bus cost free

Transportation to the Atomic Testing Museum for the School Field Trip Program is provided by a generous donation from National Security Technologies.

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Teaching the Nuclear Age: A History Institute for Teachers

Hosted by the Atomic Testing Museum March 28-29, 2009 Sponsored by the Foreign Policy Research Institute Wachman Center 40-45 teachers from around the country participated in this intensive weekend of lectures and discussions, featuring talks by the nation’s leading scholars and practitioners. Audio and video files of the lectures, the texts of the talks, and the lesson plans by our teachers are all posted on the link below.
Audio and video files, texts, and lessons plans

Scouts

Junior Girl Scout Programs

Come to the Atomic Testing Museum to complete assorted activities required for Merit Badges.
Click here for more information

Boy Scout Programs

Come to the Atomic Testing Museum to complete assorted activities required for a Nuclear Science Merit Badge.


Click here for more information
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General Tour Reservations

  • Guided tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday
  • All pre-arranged tour reservations must be made at least
    3 weeks in advance
  • All pre-arranged guided tours must have a minimum of 10 people
  • The maximum size for a guided docent tour is 40 people
  • Guided tours of the museum take an average of 45 min-1 hour
  • A confirmation e-mail will be sent at least 1 week before
    the tour date
  • Payment may be taken the day of the tour

Guided Tour Prices

Adults (18-65): $8.00
Students (College): $5.00
Seniors (65+): $5.00
Group Tours are available Tuesday through Saturday

Please email us for available dates: Tours and Field trips

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journey through japanComing Family Fun Days

Journey Through Japan
August 7th, 2010

Click here for dates, times, activities and price including family membership benefits.


Museum LobbyBecome a Docent
Assist visitors with their hands-on exploration of the museum by becoming a docent.
Click here for the volunteer form

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