Los Alamos Historical Museum
Museum in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The pick nearby is Bandelier, 7.2 mi off. Weather is mildest over May, June, August and September, with 73–84°F highs.
A museum inside Los Alamos
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 42" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Los Alamos
Los Alamos Historical Museum is inside Los Alamos, which has 10 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Albuquerque
Albuquerque is about 57 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug and Sep
May, June, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 73–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
The months below show the weather around Los Alamos Historical Museum.
Los Alamos Historical Museum
The Los Alamos History Museum is housed in three buildings: the historic Guest Cottage, located next to Fuller Lodge, of Los Alamos Ranch School, which was General Leslie Groves's favorite place to stay during the Manhattan Project; the Bethe House a short distance away, where Hans Bethe lived for a brief time after the end of World War II.; and the Oppenheimer House, where J. Robert Oppenheimer lived during his time as Scientific Director of the Los Alamos Laboratory during the Manhattan Project.
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Staying near Los Alamos Historical Museum
The closest lodging is in Los Alamos (10) and Santa Fe (100).
- 1Bandelier
- 2Valles Caldera
- 3Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
- 4Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks
- 5Bradbury Science Museum
- 6Santa Fe Plaza
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Los Alamos Historical Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos | in town | — | 10 6 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,317 | $502K | — |
| Santa Fe | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 100 65 hotels · 8 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 89,837 | $445K | D− |
| Española | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 10,458 | $211K | — |
| Jemez Springs 21% vacation homes | 23 mi west | 35 min | 10 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 205 | $249K | — |
| White Rock | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | 5,716 | $501K | — |
| Cochiti Lake | 16 mi south | 25 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 476 | $255K | — |
| La Cueva 70% vacation homes | 19 mi west | 30 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 162 | $245K | — |
| El Rancho | 12 mi east | 20 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 1,451 | $281K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Los Alamos Historical Museum
Pair a visit with these, within 68 miles.
17 mi National MonumentBandelier National Monument248K visitors a year
215 mi National PreserveValles Caldera National Preserve85K visitors a year
68 mi MountainWheeler Peak
324 mi MuseumGeorgia O'Keeffe Museum
59 mi Stadium & arenaUniversity Stadium
416 mi Park & preserveKasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
5in town MuseumBradbury Science Museum
624 mi Park & preserveSanta Fe PlazaPhoto credits
Bandelier National Monument: Andrew Dunn (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 2.0 · Valles Caldera National Preserve: Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon, Public domain · Wheeler Peak: Davishan99, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Georgia O'Keeffe Museum: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0 · University Stadium: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0 · Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument: Marshallhenrie, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bradbury Science Museum: Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Santa Fe Plaza: See above, CC BY 2.0
Know before you visit Los Alamos Historical Museum
Is Los Alamos Historical Museum in Los Alamos?
Yes. It’s inside Los Alamos, NM.
When is the best time to visit Los Alamos Historical Museum?
May, June, August and September, with highs of 73–84°.
How far is Los Alamos Historical Museum from Albuquerque?
About 57 miles south of Albuquerque, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Los Alamos Historical Museum?
Santa Fe Municipal (SAF), about 22 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 61 miles.
Where should I stay near Los Alamos Historical Museum?
Los Alamos (in town, 10 places to stay), Santa Fe (24 mi, 100 places to stay) and Española (15 mi, 4 places to stay).
Ask people in Los Alamos
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.