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. 

Visitors for exhibitions, guided tours etc must go to Visitors Reception (opened from Tuesday to Sunday), labelled 1 on this map

1, Esplanade des Particules
1217 Meyrin
Switzerland

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CERN access card holders and event participants can benefit from exclusive discounts all year long at the CERN shop in Science Gateway from Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.