A recent visit to the atomic museum was interesting but just seems to be missing something like was printed by another reviewer.... Lots of reading, learning, etc.... but went on a Thursday afternoon... it just happened there were a bunch of school tours going on when we were there that took away from the experience.... it just wasn't that relaxed....with all the hustle and bustle.... overall, it was just ok.....

The Atmoic Testing Museum is located on East Flamingo Rd. The museum is very fascinating, whether your a science buff or just looking for a way to spend a couple of hours outside the strip, this is the place for you. When you first pull up you'll notice the building is rather large, admission is on the right. You'll begin your tour to the right of you. Tons of information on Nevada's Test Sites, Benefits of Nuclear Testing and the history of testing fill the walls. Artifacts and materials are bountiful. The Ground Zero Theater lets you witness an atomic explosion. You'll really feel the effects! The Silo Theater consists of documented history with nuclear bombs. Your time here, will be truly explosive.

My wife and i visited the Atomic Testing Museum during a recent trip to Vegas. We took a pleasant walk from the strip, down Flamingo, to the museum which took about 30 minutes each way, and easily found it inside the Desert Research Institute building. The museum looks well kept and is very modern and the exibits are all in very good condition. We are normally keen on museums but for some reason we didnt particularly enjoy this one. There was perhaps just a little too much reading to do i think. Maybe we just weren't in the mood for so much text! I'd say it was just okay but nothing to make a special trip for.

Interesting and informative museum. Had planned on stopping here all along but after hiking over strip during morning and also walking out here, not sure if the quality of the museum mattered or it was just getting into an air-conditioned facility to obtain relief from 100 degree temperature. Putting that aside, we really did like the museum, especially as an alternative to the Vegas glitz. No shortage of detailed information though did feel that the health effects of the testing on surrounding lands/people were definitely underplayed. No shortage of books and information on this available and surprised they chose to almost ignore it.

Was not at all crowded and laid out so as to facilitate easy touring. Just around the corner from Firefly Bistro, good tapas restaruant and then easy hike back to strip especially to Venetian/Palazzo area.