Some of the shelters still exist, but are inaccessible to the public. During the Cold War, more than 300 civil defence shelters (also known as bunkers, vaults, fallout shelters) were built underground in Soviet Vilnius to protect residents from chemical, biological and nuclear attack, air bombardment and other threats. Tough times for one of America’s first steakhouse chains. Continuing to offer inside looks at everything interesting, YouTube channel What’s Inside? In active service from the 1960s–1990s the bunker was designed as a nerve-centre to monitor fallout in the event of a nuclear attack. Enter the blast-proof doors and investigate the more unusual side of York’s heritage. Henderson also started Underground World Homes and held a “Why Live Underground?” exhibition at the 1964 New York World’s Fair to convince others to live underground. When booking a private visit, the prices are as follows: Currently the “Discover-It-Yourself” service is provided in Lithuanian and English. We organise tours on foot, by trolleybus and by other means of transport, as well as collect historical material and publish books. We need ads to keep the lights on and to continue providing free news to our readers. We kindly but firmly request that you be on time, because all participants must enter the shelter at the same time, and those arriving late will be unable to communicate with the guide (there is no mobile phone signal in the shelter).
After purchasing a ticket this 1.5 hour time and the whole shelter will be reserved just for you! Built by the former director of Avon cosmetics, Girard B. Henderson, the underground home was designed to address his concerns that the Cold War would wipe out the United States. The minimum booking price for a private tour is 70 €. After completing the independent visit and going outside, our representative will answer any questions you may have. What if your group is larger? During the visit the whole object is reserved just for you – so, no involvement of outsiders, no contact! watch Japan’s life-size Gundam move during a series of movement tests. Free for iPhone, iPad and Android phones. recently put together an in-depth tour of what is known as the “Las Vegas Underground Home.”. We have adapted some of these activities not only for the enjoyment of adults, but also for children, including cultural day-camps, educational trips and specialised tours. If your group smaller but you would like to play the game after the tour as well, it will additionally cost 30 €. Schedule of upcoming public guided tours: If you have your own group, we can arrange a private tour at a time convenient for you.
We invite anybody with an interest in not-so-obvious history to join us on a tour, during which you see under what conditions residents would have lived in case of nuclear war, you try on a chemical protective suit and gas mask, with your own hands you turn on the ventilation mechanisms and you open airtight doors weighing hundreds of kilograms. Click on the red ABP icon in the upper right corner of your browser. Moving through the home it becomes apparent that Henderson built the home for his height and expected to stay below ground for a while, even setting up a freezer for cryonics.