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culture2 years ago•1 min saved

"Nostalgic Blast from the Past: Atomic Age Toys Revisited"

The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque is hosting an exhibition called "At Play In the Atomic Age," featuring over 100 toys, games, and gizmos related to post-war pop culture and the promotion of atomic energy. The exhibit showcases references to nuclear energy in various forms of media, including records, cereal premiums, comic books, and science kits. Interestingly, during the war, toy manufacturers like Lionel Train company were involved in producing Geiger counters and using model trains to transport radioactive materials in laboratories.

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#atomic-age #culture #national-museum-of-nuclear-science-and-history

arts-and-culture3 years ago•1 min saved

"Oppenheimer: A Visually Stunning Film Boosts Museum Visits and Sparks Controversy"

The release of the movie "Oppenheimer," which tells the story of the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II, has led to an increase in visitors to the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The museum, which has been showcasing the history of nuclear science since 1969, has seen a surge in tourists interested in exploring Oppenheimer's legacy before watching the film. The museum houses artifacts from the Manhattan Project era, including casings of the Fat Man and Little Boy, a replica of the Trinity Tower, and an artist's rendition of the Los Alamos labs.

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#arts-and-culture #atomic-bomb #christopher-nolan