MUSEUM HAPPENINGS

Virtual Events

In August of 2022, having hosted successful virtual events since beginning the Monthly Virtual Events program in 2020, the museum introduced a new bi-monthly virtual event series. The “Atomic History Speaker Series” featured experts and professionals from all over the world. These esteemed guests focused on various aspects of Atomic History with a strong focus on the Manhattan Project and Cold War. This special, virtual speaker series was free to all Atomic History Patrons and museum members attended at half-price while members of the public paid the standard admission cost for all virtual events.

The Atomic History Speaker Series began with a presentation by our Vice President of the Board of Trustees, Zabrina Johal, Senior Director of Strategic Development with General Atomics. She spoke about current advances in nuclear energy and the role that the nucleus will play in the future. In October, the museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Founding of the Atomic Museum Foundation that featured special appearances from Executive Director Jim Walther and emeritus board member and “Official Scrounger,” Hal Behl.