Oak Ridge: Visit the Oak Ridge History Museum

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

Courtesy Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association

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. 

Details

Activity

Museum Exhibits

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

Yes

Please visit their website for fee information.

Location

Oak Ridge History Museum

102 Robertsville Rd. Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

For information on accessibility, please contact the museum at 865-806-0390.