American Museum of Science & Energy
Oak Ridge, TN
From collectors
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: '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: 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
5/22/26 Rolled a penny that got stuck but the lady in the gift shop can access this machine to help you get a penny. Rolled short on my penny though, the borders were cut off.
Still a fun museum, I recommend it. It’s inside the door to the left passed the information desk. -APM
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 3 - Around the corner by the gift shop in the paid area | 1 | Penny |
| Machine 2 - Retired (50th Anniversary design) | ? | Penny |
| Machine 1 - Retired | ? | Penny |
| Great American Penny Adventure penny book $6.00 plus tax | ? | Penny |
| United States Pressed Penny collection book $6.00 plus tax | ? | Penny |
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