Atoms for Peace
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Atoms for Peace

Friday Feb 6 2026

10:00am - 5:00pm

Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Atoms for Peace features bold mid-century prints by Erik Nitsche, highlighting 1950s–60s visions of nuclear energy and modern technology from around the world. On display through April 2026.

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Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
3041 E Main St. Farmington, NM
Farmington Museum
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(505) 599-1174

"Atoms for Peace” contains portions of several lithographic public-relations-oriented fine art print programs created for the General Dynamics Corp. in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

The prints depict Erik Nitsche’s interpretations of nuclear energy use and modern technologies for the era, and the featured posters were created for the promotion of nuclear energy in foreign countries, which are imprinted in the languages of those regions. 

On display in the Farmington Museum lobby through April 2026.
Museum hours: Monday - Saturday from 10am to 5pm

Admission is FREE!

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