If you're new to Los Alamos or just coming to visit, the Bradbury Science Museum is a must for your to-do list. The museum is run by Los Alamos National Laboratory and has many presentations and exhibits about the kind of work that is performed there. The staff is typically very friendly and knowledgeable and the exhibits are very visual, serving both children and adults. Also, the museum is free, so there's no reason not to visit.
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