The Calutron Girls worked at the Y-12 Electromagnetic Isotope Separation Plant in Oak Ridge during the Manhattan Project.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
National Historical Park · NM, WA, TN
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. Most of this development took place in three secret communities located in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM and Oak Ridge, TN. Today, you can visit these three sites that make up Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
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Entrance Fee
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Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good4 visitor centers
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available4 activities
Park Name
InfoManhattan Project National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoNM, WA, TN
Phone
InfoHanford: 509.376.1647
mapr_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoAccess to the Hanford B Reactor is by tour only. Separate tours of the Historic Sites are also offered. For more information about tours of the B Reactor, visit http://manhattanprojectbreactor.hanford.gov/. For more information about tours of the historic sites, visit http://tours.hanford.gov/HistoricTours/.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Hanford Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Los Alamos Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Oak Ridge Visitor Center
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Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, Military, Science, Technology and Innovation + 4 more
Weather Info
InfoThe Manhattan Project National Historical Park has units in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM, and Oak Ridge, TN. Check local weather conditions at each unit before you visit.
Getting There
InfoManhattan Project National Historical Park is located in three states: New Mexico, Tennessee, and Washington. For more information on accessing each of these three units, visit our Directions & Transp
Location
Info35.8810° N, -106.3021° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website