"The Bradbury Science Museum already has a free-admission policy, but we're participating to help raise awareness of the importance of museums that this event fosters. We're looking forward to having the Bradbury represent local New Mexico museums in this nationwide event," said Bradbury Science Museum Director Linda Deck.
Last year, more than 100,000 people attended Museum Day nationwide. All 50 states plus Puerto Rico were represented with 651 museums participating.
Attendees will need to present Smithsonian magazine's admission card to gain free entry to participating institutions. The Museum Day Admission Card can be found in the September 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine and also can be downloaded from the Museum Day Web site. Listings and links to other participating museums' and sponsors' sites can be found on this Web site as well.
The Bradbury Science Museum features films and interactive exhibits interpreting Los Alamos National Laboratory's contributions to modern science, research, and technology, including its role in the Manhattan Project and current mission in national security. The Bradbury is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Admission is free and photos are allowed. The museum is located at 15th Street and Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos.
For more information call (505) 667-4444 or visit the Web site.
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is operated by Los Alamos National Security, LLC, a team composed of Bechtel National, the University of California, The Babcock & Wilcox Company, and the Washington Division of URS for the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.
Los Alamos enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.