Atomic Heritage Foundation

In partnership with the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

This section provides an overview of the history of the Manhattan Project, the key organizations involved, the science behind the bomb, and more.

World War II was a formative period in the history of New Mexico.

Lewis Strauss led a far-reaching campaign to defame and discredit Oppenheimer prior to the revocation of his security clearance.

Browse our collection of oral histories with workers, families, service members, and more about their experiences in the Manhattan Project.

Tour some of the key locations of the Manhattan Project with an audio guide.