Hanford: Attend a B Reactor Tour

The B Reactor towers over a docent as he explains to visitors how the reactor produced plutonium.

NPS/BURGHART

Have you ever wanted to see the world's first full-scale nuclear reactor in person? The US Department of Energy offers reservation-based guided tours of the B Reactor in Hanford, Washington, where scientists and engineers pioneered the technology behind nuclear reactors. These guided tours take you “behind the fence” to see the world’s first full scale nuclear reactor. Sign up for one of these tours and learn more about this historic site during your visit. 

Details

Duration

4 Hours

45-minute bus ride each way with 2 hours touring the B Reactor 

Activity

Guided Tours

Age(s)

0 and Older

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Hanford Visitor Center

2000 Logston BLVD, Richland, WA 99354 

Reservations

Yes

Make reservations for the B Reactor tour.

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Morning and Afternoon

Accessibility Information

Wheelchair accessible buses and sign-language interpreters are available upon request with two weeks advance notice. The main tour route in the B Reactor is wheelchair accessible on smooth finished surfaces. For more information on accessibility, please visit the Department of Energy’s tour reservation page for more information. You may also email them at [e-mail] or call 509-376-1647.