Oak Ridge History Museum

The Oak Ridge History Museum houses artifacts and exhibits related to the human experience.

Courtesy Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association

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Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

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Oak Ridge History Museum

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Accessible Rooms, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Parking - Auto, Restroom

The Oak Ridge History Museum, opened in 2019, houses a wealth of exhibits dedicated to the human history of Oak Ridge during the Manhattan Project. Exhibits include a detailed timeline of Oak Ridge’s history, a scale model of the Chapel on the Hill, information and artifacts on the founding of Oak Ridge, displays on General Leslie Groves, the chief administrator of the Manhattan Project, and the largest collection of original photographs from Ed Westcott, the official Army Corps of Engineers’ photographer for the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge. Westcott took over 5,000 photographs for the Manhattan Project during his tenure, many of which focus on K-25, S-50, X-10, and Y-12, as well as countless photos of day-to-day life in the secret city. After World War II, Westcott continued his career as an official photographer for the Atomic Energy Commission.

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In addition, the museum houses over 100 artifacts acquired from the American Museum of Science and Energy, antique furniture from the Guest House (Alexander Inn), and artifacts used in Jackson Square businesses during the Manhattan Project. 

For information on the museum’s operating hours and fees, please visit their website.