Oppenheimer Festival

This August the third Annual Oppenheimer Festival invites history enthusiasts, film buffs, and curious minds to delve into the legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project in the very place where it all began.

The 2025 theme “Peace, Legacy & Explore,” invites locals and visitors to walk in the footsteps of J. Robert Oppenheimer, uncover hidden chapters of atomic history, and engage with the vibrant modern community that emerged from the once-secret “Hill.”

Highlights include:

• Daily screenings of The Manhattan Series, short films, and VR experiences
• Opening Day Walk to the Oppenheimer House (Aug. 16) and Special Tribute to Nancy Bartlit
• Peace Week (Aug. 21–24): Richland, Dr. Strangelove, First We Bombed New Mexico
• Legacy Week (Aug. 28–31): The Cosmic Trigger premiere, LANL lectures, and Nolan’s Oppenheimer
• Guest appearances by historian Nicholas Lewis, activist Tina Cordova, filmmakers Larry Sheffield and Irene Lusztig, and others
• Guided tours & self-guided audio driving tours via app: Festival Tour with Augmented Reality and Road to The Hill
• Free Visitor Badge with rewards system redeemable for concessions and collectibles

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When

Location

SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Avenue, 87544, View Map