If you find yourself passing through Green Valley, Arizona and get the itch to check out some Cold War history, the Titan Missile Museum is the place to stop. The Titan II installations may have played a devastating role in an active Cold War; fortunately, their missiles were never fired. Now you can take a full tour of the Green Valley location and even turn the key to see what firing the missile would’ve been like. Here’s a closer look at the Titan Missile Museum.
One of a Kind
The special part of the Titan Missile Museum is that it is the only remaining Titan II nuclear installation out of the 54 that had originally existed. The Soviets allowed this installation to remain as an attraction while the others were destroyed, after it was proven to be inactive.
Taking the Tour
The Titan Missile Museum now offers tours for anyone who wishes to enjoy an up-close experience with a piece of history. After watching an introduction video, your tour guide will take you to the surface of the silo where you can look down on the missile. After enjoying an aerial view, your group will head to the base of the missile.
Turning the Key
Once everyone has had a good look at the missile, the control equipment, and the room itself, it’s time for someone to turn the key and “fire the missile”. This experience used to come with visuals and audio signals that mimicked a real launch, but the necessary equipment has since failed.
