Manhattan Project Tour - Oppenheimer in New York City
Overview
The Manhattan Project tour provides a fascinating insight into the vast scale of the Manhattan Project and the life of Robert Oppenheimer. You will have the opportunity to visit some of the original sites of the project and Oppenheimer's birthplace, gaining a unique perspective on this world-changing event.
Join NY See Tours to explore Manhattan's Upper West Side and discover the city's atomic history. During the tour, you will visit the birthplace of Dr. Oppenheimer, known as the "Father of the Atomic Bomb," and the sites of the Manhattan Project's origins.
The Manhattan Project, which led to the creation of the atomic bomb, began in Lower Manhattan in mid-June 1942 when General Leslie Groves established its first office. Dr. Oppenheimer was appointed the project's scientific director in the same year. Along with his team of brilliant scientists and engineers, he oversaw the construction and testing of the first atomic bomb at Los Alamos.
What's Included
- Manhattan Project New York Sites
Meeting Location
W 116th St & Broadway
New York, NY 10027, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
W 88th St & Riverside Dr
New York, NY 10024, USA
At the former home of Dr. Oppenheimer
What To Expect
Columbia University
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pupin Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Firemen's Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New York Buddhist Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Riverside Drive
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-14061P14
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