Calling all sci-fi fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE, family-friendly community event where science meets an epic space adventure. Don’t miss this chance to explore the wonders of the universe and experience an evening filled with discovery and fun—see you among the stars!

Attendees of May the Science Be With You will receive free entry to the Atomic Museum during May the Science Be With You from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, May 1st, 2026.

History and science collide at the Atomic Museum! Engaging exhibits and artifacts share the origin and consequences of atomic weapons, Nevada’s role in nuclear testing during the Cold War, and the science of our atomic universe. Visitors to the Atomic Museum can explore exhibits like Atomic Odyssey, an immersive adventure into the hidden and powerful world of the atom and The Manhattan Project: Challenges and Consequences that houses artifacts from the top-secret project of lead scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer to build the world’s first atomic bomb. The galleries of the Atomic Museum explore the formation of the Nevada Test Site, and the people and stories surrounding the 928 nuclear tests that occurred there. Visitors can experience a simulated nuclear test in the Ground Zero Theater, learn about atomic pop culture, and discover the future of stockpile stewardship.

Other events: View all events on our MTSBWY page!

• Engage in science demos with DRI and Atomic Museum scientists
• Photo ops and light saber training with Star Wars fan and charity groups
• Hands-on STEM activities for all ages
• Community partner booths
• Food Trucks
• Live music from Peaceful Retreat

DRI in Partnership with the Atomic Museum and Sponsored by CalPortland.

By attending May the Science Be with You, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded by the event organizers and/or media. You further agree that your likeness, image, voice, and name may be used in promotional materials, publications, and social media platforms without further permission or compensation.