American Museum of Science and Energy
American Museum of Science and Energy, Science and history museum in Oak Ridge, United States.
The American Museum of Science and Energy features interactive exhibits showcasing nuclear technology, physics experiments, and scientific discoveries through hands-on demonstrations and displays.
The institution opened in 1949 as the American Museum of Atomic Energy, operating from a wartime cafeteria before relocating to its current location in 2019.
The museum maintains exhibits detailing Oak Ridge's scientific contributions, displaying photographs and equipment from the Manhattan Project development period.
Visitors can purchase tickets for guided tours of local Manhattan Project sites, including the X-10 Graphite Reactor and Y-12 National Security Complex.
The museum houses a Van de Graaff generator and specialized exhibits about nuclear technologies, demonstrating scientific principles through physical experiments.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: 1949
Address: 115 E Main St, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 37830 37830
Phone: +(865)2944531
Website: http://amse.org
GPS coordinates: 36.01274,-84.25276
Latest update: May 24, 2025 07:50
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