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Experimental Breeder Reactor #1

Experimental Breeder Reactor # 1

Mailing Address
Box 1625
Idaho Falls, ID 83415
  • Phone: (208) 526-0050
  • Fax: (208) 526-9917
  • Toll Free: (800) 708-2680
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Nearest City: Arco
Location: Eastern Idaho, W. of Idaho Falls at the Idaho National Laboratory
Directions: 18 mi. E. of Arco on Hwy. 20/26
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On December 20, 1951, EBR-1 (Experimental Breeder Reactor 1) became the first power plant to produce useful electricity through atomic energy. EBR-1 operated from 1951 until 1964. In 1966, it was dedicated as a Registered National Historic Landmark. Both guided and self-guided tours educate visitors about this former nuclear power plant, as well as about current research and development at the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory. EBR-1 was awarded a Save America's Treasures Grant by the Department of Interior. Funds from the grant have been used to install new, interactive displays in EBR-1. In addition to the displays at EBR-1, the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls received interactive displays through the program to tell the history of the Lab. The new displays were installed in May of 2005.

Season: Summer
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, 9am-5pm, daily; Group tours the rest of the year.

Fees: Free

Facilities

Motor Coach Parking , Parking , Restrooms , Visitor Center

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