The Secret City: Project Y 2.0

In 1943, amidst the turmoil of World War II, the U.S. government clandestinely erected a laboratory on remote mesas in northern New Mexico. This covert operation, known as the Manhattan Project, was focused on developing the world’s inaugural atomic weapons.

Immerse yourself in the secrecy of Los Alamos during the pinnacle of the Manhattan Project. Trace the paths of prominent figures such as Robert Oppenheimer, General Leslie Groves, Enrico Fermi, Lilli Hornig, and Frances Dunne as you unveil the enigmas of this isolated laboratory, designated as Project Y.

Step into history with the aid of this new application, which brings to life the town and essential testing grounds of Los Alamos. Wander through a reimagined wartime Los Alamos, visit the primary campus of the laboratory, and delve into crucial remote test sites like Gun Site—the origination point of the uranium Little Boy weapon. Explore V-Site, where researchers of the Manhattan Project assembled the Trinity device.

Journey to the Alamogordo Bombing Range on the plains of Jornada del Muerto in south-central New Mexico and unearth the location where scientists conducted the first atomic detonation. Witness the Trinity Test site and explore key landmarks that have shaped our contemporary world.

This application offers a detailed timeline of Los Alamos—from its pre-Manhattan Project days to the conclusion of World War II. At each distinctive location you visit, acquire tokens that unlock in-depth knowledge about significant individuals, places, and scientific advancements within Project Y. Embark on a journey through time to behold Los Alamos in a manner previously unseen.