Reply to post: Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas

Happy NukeDay to you! 70 years in the shadow of the bomb post-Trinity

Ugotta B. Kiddingme

Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas

I have been there. Twice. I can attest that the horrific and devastating results of nuclear bombing are not downplayed. They do take the position that dropping the bombs was to save lives vs. direct invasion of Japan. A small theater displays a film with some RahRah political aspects,etc, but the bombs are only PART of the full story in this museum. There is also significant space devoted to nuclear energy for electricity and research. To me, the most interesting parts were the exhibits devoted to human naivete surrounding radiation and its effects. Much of the museum is intended to demystify and set right any misconceptions about all things nuclear - bombs AND energy production AND scientific/medical research. The present the Bad and the Good and at least attempt to strike a balance between the two. I do hope they update their energy production section with more recent info on newer reactor designs.

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