One Park, Three Sites, Countless Stories

The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the world’s first atomic bombs. The building of atomic weapons began in 1942 in three secret communities across the nation. As World War II waned in 1945, the United States dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan—forever changing the world. Read More

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Hanford, Washington

Discover a secret factory that made plutonium.

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Los Alamos, New Mexico

Learn about a covert lab that built the atomic bombs.

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Explore a hidden complex that enriched uranium.

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Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit to one of the three park locations.

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Learn About the Park

Explore the history of the Manhattan Project via its people, places, culture, and events.

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J. Robert Oppenheimer

Learn about the life and controversial legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

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Explore the Park Calendar

Visit the park calendar to find upcoming programs and events at all three park locations.

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Reflection & Remembrance

Start a journey of learning and reflection with materials that explore the historical traumas of the atomic bombings.

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The NPS Mobile App

Find interactive maps, tours of park places, accessibility information, and much more to plan your Manhattan Project experience.

Last updated: April 2, 2024

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Mailing Address:

Manhattan Project National Historical Park
c/o NPS Intermountain Regional Office
P.O. Box 25287

Denver, CO 80225-0287

Phone:

Hanford: 509.376.1647
Los Alamos: 505.661.6277
Oak Ridge: 865.482.1942

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