The Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MAPR) is one of the nation’s newest parks. Established in 2015, MAPR comprises three distinct sites in Washington, Tennessee, and New Mexico. These sites led the effort to build a bomb to end World War II. Each one made incredible advances to the science, manufacturing, and engineering that ushered the globe into the “atomic age.”
Here in Los Alamos, New Mexico, about 30 landmarks are officially part of MAPR. Many of these places, like J. Robert Oppenheimer’s house, Ashley Pond, and Fuller Lodge, are publicly accessible.
Other landmarks are “behind the fence” at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Because of their locations, these landmarks are only accessible to small groups a few times per year.
Preserve and protect, for the benefit of present and future generations, the nationally significant historic resources associated with the Manhattan Project.
Improve public understanding of the Manhattan Project and its legacy through interpretation of the historic resources associated with the Manhattan Project.
Enhance public access to the Park established under the Act consistent with protection of public safety, national security, and other aspects of the DOE’s mission.
Assist the DOE, communities, historical societies, and other interested organizations and individuals in efforts to preserve and protect the historically significant resources associated with the Manhattan Project.
