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Guided and Self-Guided Tours

Free Tours

Public Tours

Come learn why Fermilab is America's premier particle physics laboratory and the accelerator-based neutrino research capital of the world! Public Tours are for people ages 10 and older. Children ages 10 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Public Tours start at the Lederman Science Center before shuttling to Fermilab's iconic Wilson Hall. Guests will learn more about Fermilab's history in the Atrium and Art Gallery, head to the 15th floor for a unique view of the lab's campus, and even take a step into the Main Control Room!

March 18th, 10am–12pm
All participants must be at least 10 years old. Participants 18 years of age and older will be required to show a REAL ID to enter Fermilab. Please see the appropriate documents here. Each adult must register separately, children will be included in their guardian's registration. Registration will close on Thursday March 14th at noon.
Register here for the March 18th tour!

April 15, 10am–12pm
All participants must be at least 10 years old. Participants 18 years of age and older will be required to show a REAL ID to enter Fermilab. Please see the appropriate documents here. Each adult must register separately, children will be included in their guardian's registration. Registration will close on Thursday April 11th at noon.
Register here for the April 15th tour!

May 20th, 10am–12pm
All participants must be at least 10 years old. Participants 18 years of age and older will be required to show a REAL ID to enter Fermilab. Please see the appropriate documents here. Each adult must register separately, children will be included in their guardian's registration. Registration will close on Thursday May 16th at noon.
Register here for the May 20th tour!

June 17th, 10am–12pm
All participants must be at least 10 years old. Participants 18 years of age and older will be required to show a REAL ID to enter Fermilab. Please see the appropriate documents here. Each adult must register separately, children will be included in their guardian's registration. Registration will close on Thursday June 13th at noon.
Register here for the June 17th tour!

July 15th, 10am–12pm
All participants must be at least 10 years old. Participants 18 years of age and older will be required to show a REAL ID to enter Fermilab. Please see the appropriate documents here. Each adult must register separately, children will be included in their guardian's registration. Registration will close on Thursday July 11th at noon.
Register here for the July 15th tour!

August 19th, 10am–12pm
All participants must be at least 10 years old. Participants 18 years of age and older will be required to show a REAL ID to enter Fermilab. Please see the appropriate documents here. Each adult must register separately, children will be included in their guardian's registration. Registration will close on Thursday August 15 at noon.
Register here for the August 19th tour!

Self-guided Tours

The Lederman Science Center (LSC) offers a way to have a hands-on experience with Fermilab Science. The LSC is open Monday-Friday from 9am–5pm and Saturday from 9am–3pm. You also can explore the public-access portion of Fermilab's outdoor areas via car, bike and on foot from dawn to dusk daily. Wilson Hall can be visited as part of a scheduled tour. Please see above for guided tour options when tours resume. Please visit this page for information on hours and other site access requirements. See Fermilab's calendar for upcoming virtual public events and visit Fermilab's YouTube channel for past lectures and videos.

Contact our Registrar at (630) 840-8258 or edreg@fnal.gov
 
Entrance Hall of the Lederman Science Center