The Bradbury Science Museum's primary mission is to interpret Laboratory research, activities, and history to official visitors, the general public, and Laboratory employees to promote greater public understanding of the Laboratory's role in national security programs to assist the taxpaying public in making informed judgments in these matters; and to contribute to visitors' knowledge of science and technology and to improve the quality of math and science education in northern New Mexico.

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Rich in history, the Museum was founded in 1963 and is named for the Laboratory's second director, Norris E. Bradbury, who served from 1945 to 1970. The Museum is a component of Los Alamos National Laboratory, which is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy by the University of California.

Over 40 high-tech interactive exhibits within five galleries explain the Laboratory's defense, technology, and basic research projects, as well as the history of the Manhattan Project. Many of the exhibits incorporate hands-on activities such as computer programs, learning activities, and videos. A 20-minute film on the history of the race to build the atomic bomb at Los Alamos is shown throughout the day. Museum guides are always on hand to answer questions.

The museum displays interesting exhibits on several scientific subjects. Of course, the focus is on nuclear power - both for weapons and for energy production. The museum's theatre shows a 20 minutes film about the history of Los Alamos. I highly recommend visiting the museum to understand the role of Los Alamos in the United States - eventurally successful - efforts to end World War II.