115 East Main Street Oak Ridge, TN , 37830-6755 Phone: (865) 294-4531 Website American Museum of Science & Energy tells the story of the advances in science and engineering that have occurred in Oak Ridge since the first days of the Manhattan Project. This Museum is a combination hands on and historical museum about the creation of the atomic bomb in WWII complete with hands-on exhibits and historical films to watch.
Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Plenty of free parking.
Admission: You do not have to pay admission to access the penny machine in the gift shop. Adult $10, Seniors, Active Military Personnel, Youth, & Students with ID $5, Youth 6-9: $3, 5 and Under free. Two different penny books are for sale in the gift shop for $6.00 each plus tax.
Machine 3 is around the corner by the gift shop in the paid area. Cost to press: 51¢. Design has "JD" at the catch notch and "CM" on the side borders with a beaded border:
1. (V) An atom with 'American Museum of Science & Energy Oak Ridge TN'.
Retired machines/ Designs:
Retired 1 designs all had a beaded border with 'American Museum of Science & Energy Oak Ridge, Tennessee USA' : 1. (V) Atom, 2. (V) 'E=MC2' Einstein, 3. (V) Triceratops, 4. (V) Stegosaurus.
Retired 2 design had a beaded border: 1. (V) 'American Museum of Science & Energy, 50 Years 1949-1999'.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N36°00'45.8" Longitude: W84°15'10.0"
Google Maps coordinates: 2P6W+XV Oak Ridge, Tennessee
10/24/19: Machine 3 scan added. GSY
October 12, 2024. The penny machine is rolling a well centered excellent image on a 95% copper pre-1982 penny. MWHTH. |