WELCOME TO THE NEW K-25 HISTORY CENTER!
Our new 7,500 square foot facility features interactive exhibits with more than 250 original artifacts, all sharing the incredible story of the men and women who constructed and operated a site that helped to end a global war and power America. We are proud to invite you to visit and explore the inner workings of the K-25 plant, meet the people who worked there, and learn about one of the most significant industrial, scientific, and military achievements in American history. We are looking forward to your visit!
LISTEN TO THE
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Join us in honoring the amazing stories of the men and women who helped construct and operate the K-25 uranium enrichment complex that altered the global landscape during World War II and The Cold War. With over 1,000 oral histories from former employees recorded over a span of ten years to develop the numerous interactive galleries that showcase the historical impact and legacy of K-25.
Current Galleries
Use your badge to enter the first gallery and learn about security at Clinton Engineer Works. Guards policed the gates, all workers wore a badge, and few people knew the real purpose of the site.
Receive a briefing on the Manhattan Project. Remember, this mission is top-secret. Pay attention, but don’t repeat what you hear!
Learn about the creation of the Manhattan Project, the building of Clinton Engineer Works, the secret city of Oak Ridge, and the dropping of the atomic bombs.
Journey through the history of K-25: from its wartime origination as the K-25 Plant, to its postwar expansion as the Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Learn how the massive plant operated and try your hand at running K-25.
Reflect on the legacy of the atomic bomb by considering its effects on the nation and the world.
See what’s new in the History Center!
