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Movies Filmed in Los Alamos: Oppenheimer

The big screen has landed in Los Alamos, New Mexico! Learn the true stories behind the historic events featured in “Oppenheimer,” a film by Christopher Nolan that debuted in July 2023.

Partially filmed in Los Alamos in the spring of 2022, the film cast includes several A-list actors, including Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Gary Oldman, Kenneth Branagh, and Rami Malek, and is based off the book, American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. It is being promoted as the “story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.”

In Los Alamos, discover the historic events and places that were part of the Manhattan Project, including Historic Fuller Lodge, the Women’s Dorm, Oppenheimer’s House, and the United Church – to name a few.

For a downloadable collection of film location photos, free of charge, visit our online gallery. Photo credit Courtesy of Los Alamos County, New Mexico. https://losalamoscountyimages.smugmug.com/Los-Alamos-Attractions/Oppenheimer-Film-Locations

Take a self-guided “Oppenheimer” tour with the help of the interactive map below. Use it to find your way around Los Alamos and see public locations featured on film. While you’re at it, check out some of the community’s related activities and nearby attractions.

Download an Oppenheimer Film Tour brochure [+] or pick one up around town or at one of the local visitor centers.

FAQs

Are Oppenheimer movie locations open to the public?

The public may visit some of the movie locations.

Fuller Lodge (2132 Central Ave, Los Alamos) is owned by Los Alamos County. It is free and open to the public.
The Civilian Women’s Dormitory (1725 17th St, Los Alamos) is owned by Los Alamos County. It is currently not open to the public, but the public is welcome to look outside the building.
The Oppenheimer House (1967 Peach St, Los Alamos) is owned by the Los Alamos Historical Society. It is not currently open to the public, but the public is welcome to look outside the house.

Where can I find more information about each of the filming sites?

Visit the Manhattan Project National Historical Park page for more informationhere

Is the National Laboratory still in operation and can I visit?

Yes, the Laboratory is still in operation today. View more information about the current mission here. The public is not allowed in most laboratory buildings, with the exception of the free Bradbury Science Museum, which is “your window into Los Alamos National Laboratory.” Learn more at the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center (475 20th St, Los Alamos). The Park offers limited behind-the-fence tours at LANL during select times each year.

Please note that aside from the Bradbury, taking photos is not allowed on laboratory property.

LOCAL OPPENHEIMER-THEMED SOUVENIRS, DRINKS & EXPERIENCES

Seeking a unique experience or souvenir? Check out all of these local gifts, beverages and more!

Look for the “Oppie” icon at participating businesses and organizations!'

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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE: 360 PHOTOS

Explore 360 images of historic Manhattan Project sites in Hanford, Los Alamos, and Oak Ridge.

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OPPENHEIMER HOUSE FUND

Thanks to a generous gift from Helene and Jerry Suydam, the Oppenheimer House, often called the “crown jewel” of the Manhattan Project, is in the process of historic preservation, renovation, and exhibit development.

The Oppenheimer House Fund will support the urgent infrastructure needs of the house, including electrical upgrades, code and accessibility improvements, repair and rehabilitation, hazardous materials abatement, and a fire protection system. After these updates are complete, funds will support the development of innovative exhibits and ongoing maintenance.

All donations to this fund will go directly to the Oppenheimer House. Please join us in opening this historic home to the public.

For more information about donating to this effort, please visit the Los Alamos Historical Society at https://losalamoshistory.networkforgood.com/projects/22122-everyday-giving.