Manhattan Project Tour - Oppenheimer in New York City

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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

    Meeting point

    W 116th St & Broadway
    New York, NY 10027, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    W 88th St & Riverside Dr
    New York, NY 10024, USA

    At the former home of Dr. Oppenheimer

    What To Expect

    Columbia University

    Columbia University was the site of some of the earliest experimental work on the Manhattan Project. The work was pioneered by Enrico Firmi, John Dunning, I.I Rabi and many others.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Pupin Hall

    The Pupin Physics Lab is a National Historic Landmark where the early experiments on nuclear fission were carried out. One of the first cyclotrons was built there. It was removed in 2007
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Firemen's Memorial

    A walk down beautiful Riverside Drive, encompassing a stop at the Fireman's Memorial, The Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and other landmarks. Riverside Drive was designed by the same men who designed Central Park and Riverside Park. It has a timeless quality and is little changed from when it was constructed.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    New York Buddhist Church

    Outside the temple is a statue of Shinran Shonin. The statue survived the Hiroshima bombing.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Riverside Drive

    We will stop on Riverside Drive at the Oppenheimer family's former residence
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • 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

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Manhattan Project Tour – Oppenheimer in New York City?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-14061P14

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    • 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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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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