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| - Okay, so this isn't what most people come to Vegas to do. However, if you're in Vegas on a visit or live here, this is a must see for many reasons.
This museum will guide you through the often debated testing done in Nevada, how it was done, and the reasons for it. You will get a deeper understanding of how the people participating in the testing viewed their work. Their pride, patriotism and sense of purpose is clear.
There is no doubt that the atomic bomb is a dangerous last resort, the museum not only gives you the technical background on discovering and harnessing this power, but also will make you consider the implications of having these bombs, and there are many, in some ways I left with more questions than answers. I did think I had my mind made up on this issue, now I'm not so sure. Or, at least I can concede some points.
If you weren't alive or old enough to remember this era, you get a look into popular culture of the time. You will also see film clips of how to protect yourself during a bomb attack. In some ways, very entertaining and comical, until you realize that this was for real.
This is a first rate museum that is in association with the Smithsonian.
Duck and Cover!
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