Hanford: Museums

Visit facilities that share the stories, science, and history of many significant moments in the Tri-Cities region and the world.

US Department of Energy

 

Places to Go

• More Hanford
• Visitor Centers
• Guided Tours Only
• Community Sites
• Pre-Manhattan Project
• Overlooks & Quick Stops
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The Manhattan Project ushered in the nuclear age, and Hanford played a key role in dawning this new era. Spend time exploring local museums to learn about Hanford’s role in the Manhattan Project and other ways the Tri-Cities community contributed to the World War II effort on the home front. Tour a modern laboratory with ties to the Manhattan Project and see how gravitational waves are measured as they pass through the earth.

Below, you’ll find information about several of these nearby places to visit: