Global challenges and the role of science

Join us for a remarkable evening with Al Gore, the 45^th Vice President of the United States of America. On the 8th of November 2024, at 19:30, Al Gore will deliver a compelling presentation at CERN Science Gateway. 

Al Gore was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2007, jointly with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), for his pioneering work to put the climate crisis on the political agenda and create awareness worldwide that action has to be taken to meet this global challenge.

An artistic meeting between physics, life sciences and contemporary dance.  

On November 19th at 7:30 p.m., CERN's S

Due to maintenance work, the temporary exhibition “Dialogues insolites” will be closed this Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

The Museum comes to CERN

What do the feathers of an Eider duck have to do with survival blankets? Can scientists follow the tracks left by particles like they can those of dinosaurs? Did you know that ants form large collaborative communities, just like humans?

Discover the Mysteries of the Universe and the Brain

At 7.30 p.m.

Due to CERN 70th anniversary ceremony, Science Gateway will be exceptionally closed on 1 and 2 October. In addition, the audiorium won't be accessible and there won't be any science shows or films until 4 October. Our exhibitions will remain accessible on open days. Check opening dates and times here.

Although this Thursday is an official day off (Ascension), CERN Science Gateway will be open as usual from 9am to 5pm.

Check our programme here.

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- Event of 4th of July 2024, at 19.30 in Science Gateway (CERN) - 

Over the past century, physics has unveiled the fundamental laws of nature and traced the Universe’s evolution back to the Big Bang. Yet, many mysteries remain, and numerous secrets are still hidden within the cosmos.

The 14th edition of La Nuit de la science takes place on July 6 and 7, 2024 at the Museum of the History of Science and in the Parc de la Perle du Lac.

CERN will actively participate in this event with a stand entitled "11245 rotations per second" and two scientific workshops.