☢️ National Museum of Nuclear Science & History – Albuquerque

Even though I’ve visited plenty of military and tech museums across the U.S.—from aircraft carriers to nuclear submarines—I wasn’t sure what to expect from this one. But since it’s one of Albuquerque’s major “National” museums, I made the trip (it’s a bit outside the city, FYI 🚗). Ticket cost: $22. And honestly? It was worth it. The museum covers the full story of the atomic age—from early research and the Manhattan Project to nuclear energy and pop culture. The exhibits are thoughtful, educational, and at times sobering. One of the most powerful displays featured replicas of “Little Boy” and “Fat Man”—the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I’ve seen similar models elsewhere (like the WWII Museum), but here they felt even more real, especially with the actual aircraft used to deliver them standing nearby. ✈️💣 It’s impossible not to reflect on history here. I’m grateful for the role the U.S. played in ending World War II, and deeply moved by the stories of the scientists—many of them Jewish refugees from Europe—who changed the course of history. 🧠🌍 There were also segments on nuclear energy, radiation in medicine, and even pieces of the Berlin Wall—a symbol of a divided world that nuclear weapons helped shape. 🧱☮️ The museum doesn’t shy away from darker chapters: photos of anti-nuclear protests, the devastating impacts of Chernobyl, and the ongoing debates around nuclear power and weapons. It’s a balanced tribute to both science and humanity. 📍Location: 601 Eubank Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 #NuclearMuseum #Albuquerque #HistoryMeetsScience #ManhattanProject #Oppenheimer #LittleBoy #FatMan #ReflectAndRemember