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The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History Recognized as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Award Winner

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History’s Great Traveler Reviews Earn it a Place Among Travelers’ Favorites

[Albuquerque, NM] – The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History announced it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice Award Winner for Museums. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally.

"We are honored to be recognized by travelers who have taken the time to review the museum and rated their experience so highly," said Bernadette C. Robin, Director of Communications at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. "We believe the Museum provides our visitors with a valuable and impactful experience. For the Museum to be recognized in the top 10 percent of listings is inspiring to our staff, volunteers, and board of directors. We look forward to welcoming more visitors to our Museum to explore nuclear science's past, present, and future."

“Congratulations to the 2023 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice winners,” said John Boris, Chief Growth Officer at Tripadvisor. “The travel resurgence we’ve seen throughout the past year has even further heightened the competition. Earning a Travelers’ Choice Award demonstrates that you have provided great experiences to those who matter most: your guests. With changing expectations, continued labor shortages, and rising costs, this is no easy feat, and I am continually impressed with the hospitality industry’s resilience and ability to adapt. Cheers to another successful year!”

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About the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, located at 601 Eubank SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was established in 1969 and chartered by Congress in 1991 as an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology. Visitors can explore how nuclear science continues to influence our world. The museum strives to present, through permanent and changing exhibits and displays, the diverse applications of nuclear science in the past, present, and future along with the stories of the field’s pioneers.

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is a Smithsonian Affiliate and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open from 9 am to 5 pm 361 days a year. The Museum’s website is nuclearmuseum.org and the phone number is 505-245-2137.

About Tripadvisor

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* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly, March 2023

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