I have been in Vegas for over 6 years now and have heard of this place but until I created a bucket list, I would have never visited. Now I am very glad I was able to make it here and learn about the history of the atomic bomb in regards to Vegas and the world. I know I retained more information walking through this museum than I did in school. Maybe because I wanted to?!?
Its a self guided tour and they give you a map and a little information on each area that you will be walking through. I found the first half of the museum to be my favorite with the history while the second half goes more into what they use the testing site for now. There is a Disney movie that explains atoms and its was just weird to see the amount of effort that went into selling the public on atomic bombs.
My favorite part was the simulator room you sit in and they give you some of the experience of watching an feeling an atomic bomb going off. The seats shake, they blow wind into the room and the screen shows smoke coming closer to you. They do a count down and I will admit, I knew what was going to happen but was still a little nervous, ha-ha.
I think this is a great place to check out if you want to try something new in Vegas. Its a bit of history that most of us probably do not focus on and a cool way to spend an hour or so.