Every year, CERN welcomes more than 350,000 visitors from all over the world (including around 4,000 from Belgium). All CERN visits are free of charge.

Since October 2023, CERN welcomes visitors at the Science Gateway from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9.00 to 17.00.

Activities

Extra activities such as temporary exhibitions can also be offered.

Bookings

Groups (min 12 persons)

Booking is required and open 9 months in advance and allow requesting exhibitions, lab workshops and exhibitions.

To secure as many activities as possible, it is highly recommended to book 9 months before the planned visit as places sell out very quickly. For school groups, it is therefore advised to book from one year to another. Booking of the exhibitions only remains possible up to 2 weeks in advance on the other hand.

More information and booking form.

Individual visitors and families (max 11 persons)

Booking is required and open one month in advance and allows access the exhibitions, films and science shows (upon availability).
Few guided tours and lab workshops are open for booking on site and on the day, after your check-in.

More information and booking form.

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