4 Hours
Hanford: Attend a B Reactor Tour
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
The US Department of Energy provides guided tours of the B Reactor. These tours provide a glimpse into the science and technology that made plutonium production possible on an industrial scale and helped launch the nuclear age.
Have you ever wanted to see the world's first full-scale nuclear reactor in person? The US Department of Energy offers reservation-based guided tours of the B Reactor in Hanford, Washington, where scientists and engineers pioneered the technology behind nuclear reactors. These guided tours take you “behind the fence” to see the world’s first full scale nuclear reactor. Sign up for one of these tours and learn more about this historic site during your visit.
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Guided ToursAfrican American HeritageCold WarWorld War IIHanfordTour Behind the Fence
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Duration
4 Hours
Duration Details
45-minute bus ride each way with 2 hours touring the B Reactor
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
On the Department of Energy B Reactor tour, visitors must be able to walk short distances on uneven surfaces and sit in a passenger bus for 45 minutes at a time. The Department of Energy offers wheelchair accessible buses and sign language interpretation for these tours by request. Requests must be made at least two weeks in advance by emailing B Reactor tours or calling 509-376-1647. Additional accessibility features are available in the B Reactor including: 3-D Tactile Map: Covering the B Reactor tour path, the 3-D tactile map is primarily designed for blind and partially sighted users to gain a spatial understanding of the B Reactor. The map is available upon request at the visitor center for use on the B Reactor tours. Audio Description Tour of the B Reactor: This feature is available through the NPS app under my settings. Tour is designed to assist blind and low vision visitors with navigating and experiencing the B Reactor while on a public tour. Exhibit Panel Descriptions: Text and descriptions of each exhibit panel in the Atomic Culture Room, Health Physics Room, and History Room within the B Reactor are available on the park website. Braille is available for the Haiku for You magnetic word interactive exhibit.
Pets
No
Reservations
Yes — Make reservations for the B Reactor tour.
Location
Hanford Visitor Center