Los Alamos Historical Museum - Los Alamos, New Mexico - Preserving Local History and Culture

Housed within the guest cottage of the old Los Alamos Ranch School, the Los Alamos Historical Museum fulfills a mission to preserve, protect and interpret the history of Los Alamos. It is noted for its award-winning exhibits, active community outreach programs, and a fascinating museum shop offering history books, science toys, cookbooks, and gift items.

The exhibit called "Area Geology'' shows visitors how the region was formed 1.4 million years ago when the Jemez Volcano erupted. The "Anthropology'' exhibit traces 700 years of human habitation in the area, while the "Manhattan Project'' display allows access to the history of the development of America's first atomic bomb.

Besides these permanent exhibits, the museum offers a section of changing displays. Its archives contain artifacts of early Pajarito Plateau dwellers and some 60,000 historical photographs. Self-guided visits for individuals and families are free of charge. Operating hours are 9:30am to 4:30pm on Monday through Saturday, and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays, but closed on major holidays.

The Los Alamos Historical Museum's address recently changed from Juniper Street to 1050 Bathtub Road, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544. The entrance is just off Central Avenue, north of Fuller Lodge and marked by a wooden sign.