Visitors can learn about U.S. nuclear history, environmental cleanup, and explore the natural world.
June 29, 2023
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Enjoy the fresh smells and sounds of Fernald Preserve’s forests, hike through Weldon Spring Site’s wildflower-filled prairies, and feast your eyes on the bluebird skies of the Western Slope at the Atomic Legacy Cabin!
If you need a history fix, visit the new Workers Auditorium exhibit at the Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center honoring former uranium processing and remediation workers in the St. Louis region. Tour the Atomic Legacy Cabin's exhibits detailing the hunt for uranium on the Colorado Plateau or discover the fascinating interactive summer programs at the Fernald Preserve.
Visit one of LM’s three interpretive and visitor centers:
- The Atomic Legacy Cabin in Grand Junction, Colorado.
- The Fernald Preserve Visitors Center near Hamilton, Ohio.
- The Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center in St. Charles, Missouri.
Engaging staff-led tours tell the story of each site’s past, present, and future. Our educational programs are thought-provoking and fun. Interact with exhibits, study historical objects, and ponder timeless photographs. You’ll experience U.S. history through the eyes of the people who lived and worked at each site, preserving their place in our nation’s story. You’ll also learn about the environmental remediation and beneficial reuse of the sites
Celebrate the Atomic Legacy Cabin's 80th anniversary through an all-new temporary exhibit. Book a STEM summer camp or schedule a tour at the Weldon Spring Site. Enjoy one of Fernald Preserve's summer programs, which include a variety of guided hikes throughout the site's seven miles of wilderness trails and the chance to explore space with help from the Cincinnati Astronomical Society.
Spend an afternoon, a whole day, or even the entire weekend with us. There’s so much to discover and explore at our three interpretive centers!
