Cold War Close-up: Doom Town Mannequins

Cold War Close-up: Doom Town Mannequins

Cold War: Soviets, Spies and Secrets features a family of mannequins, on loan from the National Atomic Testing Museum. At first glance, the mannequins replicate a typical living arrangement from the 1950s but their purpose was actually quite grim. These mannequins...
Cold War Close-up: Gorbachev Wrestling Jacket

Cold War Close-up: Gorbachev Wrestling Jacket

Cold War Close-up: Gorbachev Wrestling Jacket In the special exhibit Cold War: Soviets, Spies and Secrets visitors can view a jacket made for Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev, who passed away this week at the age of 91 and is credited with helping bring an end to the...