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8 Fun Las Vegas Summer Activities for Everyone
8 Fun Las Vegas Summer Activities for Everyone

Are you looking to make the most of your summer in Las Vegas? With endless possibilities, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the number of activities available. Fear not, as we have curated a list of eight fun-filled summer activities that cater to everyone. Whether...

6 Mind-Blowing Fun Facts About Nuclear Energy
6 Mind-Blowing Fun Facts About Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy has been around for years powering the world, but it's all too easy to only associate it with weapons and past wars. However, there are a lot of fun facts about nuclear energy that you've probably never heard about. Even better, a visit to Vegas will...

The Atomic Museum’s Smithsonian Affiliation
The Atomic Museum’s Smithsonian Affiliation

Did you know that the Atomic Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian? The Atomic Museum is an affiliate of the prestigious Smithsonian Institution, offering its members unparalleled access to a network of 57 Smithsonian Affiliate museums and educational...

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Experience Nevada’s explosive History! The Atomic Museum is one of a handful of private national museums and showcases some of the rarest of artifacts relating to the nation’s atomic testing program. Nowhere else can you see a large nuclear reactor that was used in the development of the nuclear rocket and the first air-to-air missile, Genie. Personal atomic weapons that were developed to use in place of conventional weapons such as the Backpack Nuke and the Davy Crockett Weapon System (recoilless gun) are placed throughout the 8,000 square feet of museum exhibits.

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