Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a scientist or an engineer at the world’s largest physics laboratory? Then join one of our lab workshops! All workshops are delivered by volunteers from CERN’s scientific community in Science Gateway’s state-of-the-art facilities.
Guide since: 1999
Position: Former Visits Service operations manager (retired)
Languages: English, French
Watch short films about CERN in English or French subtitled into French or English, shown non-stop in our auditorium (when available).
Here is the current playlist:
Here is the programme of activities for the next days.
Our activities run from Tuesday to Sunday, from 09:00 till 17:00. Last entry is at 16:30.
Most activities are freely accessed. The guided tours and lab workshops listed below require on-site registration upon availability and are reserved for families and individual visitors (1 to 11 visitors).
The programme is subject to last-minute changes. Check this page regularly.
As for every Monday, CERN is closed to visitors on Monday 1 April (and this is not a joke) :-)
Thanks to more than 4'000 visitors who have visited us on last Friday, Saturday and Sunday, first Easter opening in CERN history.
We are looking forward to welcoming you as from Tuesday 2 April at 09.00.
Join us for a captivating evening at CERN’s third public event on 18 Apr 2024, at 19:30 in Science Gateway, celebrating our 70th anniversary. Discover the dynamic relationship between particle physics research and technological innovation.
Event highlights:
Guide since: 2014
Position: ATLAS Physicist (staff)
Languages: English, Italian, French
Offering something for everyone, CERN’s public events create engaging experiences at the intersection of science, art and culture. We delve into topics related to CERN’s research and technology and to science and learning, and we explore how they impact society at large.
As part of the celebrations for CERN’s 70th anniversary, From particle physics to medicine will be held on Thursday, 7 March 2024, at 19.30, at CERN Science Gateway. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the various applications of particle physics instruments and tools in hospitals and medical research. Medical doctors, biologists and physicists will guide you on a captivating journey, providing insights into the future of therapy and imaging.
Find below the CERN Science Gateway and Globe agenda to find a possible available slot for your CERN event. Please note that this calendar is for information only and that the possibility to host your event also depends on logistics and resources constraints.