Experimental Breeder Reactor (EBR-I) Atomic Museum
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Experimental Breeder Reactor I (EBR-I) is a decommissioned research reactor, which is the world's first breeder reactor, and one of the world's first electricity-generating nuclear power plants when it produced sufficient electricity to illuminate four 200-watt light bulbs.
The facility is a National Historic Landmark, and is the only place in America tourists can see four nuclear reactors including two aircraft nuclear propulsion prototypes, a reactor control room, remote handling devices for radioactive materials, and radiation detection equipment.
The museum also features colorful, interactive displays that tell the story of EBR-I's sibling, Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 2 (EBR-II), the reactor that once powered much of the site and operated with a novel-closed fuel cycle and demonstrated its inherent safety.
Visitors can walk through the museum using the self-guided tour instructions, or take a guided tour with one of the summer season tour guides.
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Lat: 43.511216 Lng: -113.006855
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Lega4
World's first nuclear reactor. Probably guided tours available. Only in summer from Memorial day