TechLab Living with Wildfire Imagine, inquire, inspire! We live with the threat of RESEARCH Public Forum Hands-on activities for all ages wildfire in this region. Learn Not everyone agrees with Children under 10 years old must Science Serving Society DEFENSE the role of the Laboratory. about wildfire and listen to be accompanied by parent or adult The Laboratory conducts leading-edge personal wildfire stories. Strengthening Global Security Displays here, sponsored by and must not be left unattended. research in many areas of science and non-Laboratory groups, offer an Record your personal wildfire The central mission of the Laboratory alternative perspective to the story in our recording booth. technology to help solve national is to ensure the safety, security, and official views presented by the problems related to energy, the reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent museum. environment, infrastructure, while reducing the global threat of We invite you to add your and health. nuclear, chemical, and biological comments to the book on the table. weapons. The Laboratory’s expertise Cell Phone Audio Tours and technology helps our nation Look for this icon around the respond to significant global threats, Museum. Call 505-515-0004 making the world a safer place. then enter the prompt number.

Don’t Miss In the Defense Gallery Theater Stockpile Stewardship: Heritage of Science at Los Alamos a 16-minute film, tells about the Laboratory’s current mission to maintain our country’s aging weapons without nuclear testing. Check the countdown timer above the theater’s entrance for the next showtime. Doors open 4 minutes Don’t Miss before the next show. ENTRANCE In the History Gallery The Town That Never Was, HISTORY a 16-minute film, tells the story The Atomic Age Begins of the and Los After the Japanese attack on Pearl Don’t Miss Alamos from 1942–1945. The film is shown at frequent intervals in Harbor in World War II, the U.S. began In the Lobby the History Gallery’s auditorium. a secret project, called the Manhattan The Lab gives a quick overview of the Listen for announcements Project, to build a new atomic weapon. breadth and depth of research being of the next showtime. The mission to build the atomic bomb conducted at the Laboratory today. Assisted Listening System brought scientists from around the Available Continuous showings. Press the world to Los Alamos. Their work would red button to start the film. Captioned affect not only the small mesa-top town but would change the course of history. Welcome to the Bradbury Science Museum. about the Laboratory Displayed here are exhibits about the Los Alamos National Laboratory is a history of Los Alamos National Laboratory scientific research laboratory focusing and its ongoing science and research. on national security. The Laboratory was established in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project, the nation’s top-secret program to develop the atomic bomb. where to start and what to see The Laboratory adheres to the core values of We suggest you start with the lobby displays and intellectual freedom, scientific excellence, and Since 1943, the Laboratory has strengthened security. film to get an overview of the Laboratory, its current our national security by developing and mission, and its surroundings. Then proceed to the applying the best science and technology DEFENSE, RESEARCH, or HISTORY gallery. to these three primary goals:

■ Ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent; ■ Reducing global threats; and ■ Solving other emerging national security challenges. Be sure to ask us about: fast facts ■ Planning a group visit People Total employees...... 10,402 ■ Our in-school and home schooler programs Don’t Miss Los Alamos National Security, LLC ...... 7,624 ■ Becoming a volunteer SOC Los Alamos (Guard Force)...... 396 In the Defense Gallery ■ Upcoming events like our public lecture series Contractors/Term/Lab Associates...... 1,066 The first nuclear bombs, ■ Subscribing to our email list Students...... 889 Little Boy and Fat Man. Post doctoral researchers...... 427 ■ Science activities you can try at home Place Located 35 miles northwest of Santa Fe, NM, FREE ADMISSION on 36 square miles of DOE-owned property. Cameras welcome No food or drink More than 2,000 individual facilities, including The Museum is open every day Bradbury Science Museum 47 technical areas with 8 million square feet Mailstop C330 under roof. except Thanksgiving, Christmas, Los Alamos, 87545 and New Year’s. 505-667-4444 Budget HOURS: FY 2012: Approx. $2.2 billion Tuesday through Saturday, 10–5 www.lanl.gov/museum/ —57% Weapons programs Sunday & Monday, 1–5 —9% Nonproliferation programs 505-667-4444 —7% Safeguards and Security www.lanl.gov/museum/ —8% Environmental Management Los Alamos National Laboratory, an affirmative action/equal opportunity —4% DOE Office of Science Thanks for visiting! We value your feedback. employer, is operated by Los Alamos National Security, LLC, for the National —4% Energy and other programs Please tell us about your visit by taking our short survey Nuclear Security Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Energy under contract DE-AC52-06NA25396. —11% Work for Others at www.lanl.gov/museum/participate/your-feedback

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