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Los Alamos: Half Day Adventures

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

People walk on a path near historical rock squares that used to be structures.
Duration Half Day
Topic(s) Science, Technology and Innovation, Animals, Birds, Cats (wild),
Activities Museum Exhibits, Picnicking
Type Indoors, Outdoors
Parks Manhattan Project National Historical Park
A Half Day of Adventures in Los Alamos
  • Manhattan Project National Historical Park

    Los Alamos: Explore the Bradbury Science Museum
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
    • Location: Bradbury Science Museum
    • Duration: 1–4 Hours
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Atop four columns, a red lintel reads

    Learn about the scientific history of Los Alamos and explore interactive exhibits at the Bradbury Science Museum.

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  • Manhattan Project National Historical Park

    Los Alamos: Picnic at Ashley Pond
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Picnicking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Ashley Pond
    • Duration: 30–90 Minutes
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Two large, white birds sit in front of a pond surrounded by fall colors.

    Ashley Pond has been a prominent feature of Los Alamos since the homesteading and Los Alamos Ranch School eras. Today, you can view wildlife, have a picnic, or just enjoy the view throughout the year. Spend time around Ashley Pond and follow in the footsteps of famous Manhattan Project scientists.

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  • Manhattan Project National Historical Park

    Los Alamos: Visit the Los Alamos History Museum Campus
    • Activity Fee: Yes
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Los Alamos History Museum
    • Duration: 1–2 Hours
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A small log and stone building sits set back from the sidewalk.

    Nestled in downtown Los Alamos, the Los Alamos History Museum presents the stories of this secret city from multiple perspectives via indoor and outdoor venues, historic buildings, artifacts, documents, photographs, audio and video recordings of personal stories, and interactive visitor experiences.

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    Los Alamos: Learn about Nature on the Pajarito Plateau

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Los Alamos Nature Center
    • Duration: 30–60 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    People mill around a modern building with wood beams radiating out from the roof.

    A visit to the Los Alamos Nature Center gives you the chance to learn more about the incredible wildlife and natural history in this area.

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Last updated: March 31, 2022