Oppenheimer in New York Walking Tour

7 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 7 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and TripAdvisor | New York City, USA

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2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Step into the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb," and uncover New York City's untold role in shaping one of the 20th century’s most transformative figures. From his immigrant family roots to his groundbreaking education and the ideas that sparked a new era, this tour takes you deep into the city that raised a scientific—albeit controversial—icon.

Main Features:

Walk in Oppenheimer’s Footsteps: Explore his childhood on the Upper West Side.

Discover His Unique Schooling: Learn how an exceptional New York education influenced his radical thinking.

Trace His Family’s Journey: Hear the compelling story of the Oppenheimers’ immigrant beginnings and their rise in America.

Uncover the Manhattan Project Sites: Visit key locations tied to the atomic bomb’s creation.

Reflect on His Legacy: See how his work still shapes the world today.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities (Optional)

Meeting Location

Meeting point

94 Corner Cafe, 2518 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USA

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Outside 94 Corner Cafe on the corner of Broadway (east side) and West 94th Street (south side).

End point

Columbia University, 116th and Broadway, New York, NY 10027, USA

Main campus by Columbia University Plaza

What To Expect

Upper West Side

We will visit the premarital home of Ella Oppenheimer, Robert Oppenheimer's mother, to discuss J. Robert Oppenheimer's immigrant ancestry.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Upper West Side

We will visit the site of Oppenheimer's birth to discuss his parents' life in New York.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Upper West Side

We will visit the former home of Edwin R. A. Seligman to discuss Oppenheimer's education at the Ethical Culture School.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Upper West Side

We will visit the Clarendon, the former home of William Randolph Hearst, who was the talk of Oppenheimer's childhood neighborhood and had ties with the world leaders who would be forever connected by WWII and Oppenheimer.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Riverside Drive

We will visit the childhood home of J. Robert Oppenheimer to discuss his childhood and adolescence.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Soldiers' and Sailors Monument New York

Visitors will learn about the history of Riverside Drive that coincided with Oppenheimer's formative years.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Riverside Drive

We will visit the Master Apartments to discuss FDR's New Deal and the various ideologies of that era that prospered and informed Oppenheimer as a young man.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New York Buddhist Church

We will look at the Shinran Statue to discuss the cause and the effect of the atomic bomb.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Riverside Drive

We will visit the home of Isidor Rabi, a pioneer in 20th-century physics, a Nobel Prize winner, and a close friend of Oppenheimer.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-317194P7

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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 7 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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