Los Alamos Historical Society
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The Los Alamos Historical Museum is open from 10 AM to 4 PM Monday through Saturday and 1-4 PM Sundays during winter hours and 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Saturday and 1-4 PM Sundays during summer hours (starting May 1, 2010). The Museum is closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
| Admission |
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Admission is free.
| Location |
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The Historical Museum's address has recently changed to 1050 Bathtub Row (the old address on Juniper Street was our backdoor). It is just off Central Avenue and Bathtub Row, north of Fuller Lodge (It's tucked into the trees. Look for the wooden sign.) Here's a map:
| Area Weather |
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The 10-day forecast for Los Alamos from the Weather Channel
| Tours Available |
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The museum is self-guided, but tours are available for groups of five or more for $1 per person. Please call the museum office at 505-662-6272 to schedule a tour.
Click here for a guide to Los Alamos Historic District Walking Tour. (Note: this is a 7 MB .pdf and may take a while to download.) For a smaller file that still includes all the information you will need, click here for page 2 of the guide (1.3 MB .pdf) and here for page 3 (1.2 MB .pdf)
| What You'll See |
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Visiting the Los Alamos Historical Museum can take upwards of 45 minutes, depending on the visitor's desire for detail.
AWARD WINNING EXHIBITS ON:
Area Geology- How and why the Jemez Volcano erupted 1.4 million years ago
Anthropology - 700 years of human habitation: grind corn as the Indians have done for centuries and experience the pristine wilderness where elk and turkeys roamed
Ranch School- An elite boys school founded by Ashley Pond in 1917
Manhattan Project - Enter the actual gate of the project's Santa Fe headquarters when Los Alamos was known as the Manhattan Project. Walk through "Life in the Secret City."
We also feature a Changing Exhibit Area that may showcase anything from Southwestern or World War II history.
| For Kids |
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From searching for pottery shards to grinding corn to riding a horse like the boys from the Ranch School, the Los Alamos Historical Museum offers activities for children of all ages.
Earn a Junior Historian Badge. Check with the docent at the desk when you come in for the form and information on how to earn this patch.
We also have a "treasure hunt" brochure available for school groups or individuals. Ask for the "green brochure" at the front desk.
| Podcasts |
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Look for exhibition-related podcasts to enhance your visit.
| Contact Us |
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For more information or other questions, please contact us by phone at 505-662-6272 or by e-mail at .
| Museum Shop |
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Visit the Los Alamos Historical Museum Shop for a wide selection of Manhattan Project and World War II related books, as well as local outdoor guides, Southwestern cookbooks, and children's books. We also have science toys and other gift items for everyone on your list. The Museum Shop is tax free, and members of the Los Alamos Historical Society receive a 10 percent discount.
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| Where to Stay |
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From rustic Bed and Breakfasts to nationally-known hotel chains, here is a listing of local lodgings where you can rest your head.
| Where to Eat |
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Los Alamos and White Rock offer a variety of dining choices, from spicey Southwestern fare to numerous Chinese restaurants. Click here for our community restaurant guide.