Families and individuals (1 to 11 visitors)
Admission to CERN Science Gateway is free, but advance booking is strongly recommended
- Families, individual visitors, and small groups (fewer than 12 people) can book up to 1 month in advance to access the Science Gateway and its activities.
- An advance booking guarantees admission. On-site registration is also possible, but subject to availability.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Groups (12 to 48 people) must book up to 9 months in advance via this link.
Activities included with your booking
| Activity | Age | Duration | Languages | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive exhibitions | 8+ | 90-180 minutes | FR, EN, DE, IT, ES | From Tuesday to Sunday |
| Science shows | 4+ | 45 minutes | FR, EN | Certain days only |
| Films | 12+ | Continuous | FR, EN | Certain days only |
More activities to book on site
Some activities, such as guided tours and lab workshops, require a separate on-site reservation after checking in at the venue.
- Reservations can be made through your personal booking page (on your phone) or at the welcome desk with our staff.
- Due to high demand and limited capacity, only about 10% of visitors will be able to join the guided tours or lab workshops. However, the other activities offered will allow you to enjoy an experience of more than 3 hours.
- Click here to learn why guided tours and lab workshops cannot be booked in advance.
| Activity | Age | Duration | Languages | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Tours | 12+ | 90 minutes | FR, EN | 24 people/tour 3 to 12 tours per day |
| Lab workshops | 5+ | 45 minutes | FR, EN | 24 people/workshop max 5 workshops per day |
On-site booking conditions
- Guided tours: reservations open 2 hours before the start.
- Lab workshops: reservations open 1 hour before the start.
- System: first come, first served, based on availability.
- Tip: Arrive in the morning to increase your chances. Bookings are open to all present visitors, regardless of their arrival time.
Frequency by season
- In summer and on Sundays, the number of guided tours for families and individual visitors is increased.
- Sundays are reserved exclusively for families, individual visitors, and small groups (under 12 people).
- No guided tours during the holiday period, from Friday, December 19, 2025, to Monday, January 5, 2026, inclusive.