Curator's Pick: The Weapons Collection
Highlights from the Collection over the last 20 years.
Highlights from the Collection over the last 20 years.
From the Manhattan Project to Hiroshima and atomic diplomacy.
Join curator Larry Decuers for a look at some objects from the Museum’s collection that may look very familiar to Star Wars fans.
A close look at Hitler's Buzz Saw, a fearsome weapon for the German army.
While most people are familiar with the names of “Little Boy” and “Fat Man” as the atomic weapons used over Japan, what they may not be familiar with was how different the respective technologies of each bomb were and why this difference mattered.
Learn about the history of the United States' decision to use nuclear weapons on Japan and how to teach this event through a range of primary and secondary sources in this free virtual teacher workshop.
Not all soldiers fight with weapons. In World War II, some fought with pencils, brushes, and sketch pads.
Join us for a discussion on the complicated life and legacy of scientist Wernher von Braun.