Fermilab

Public tours

Fermilab offers a variety of tour programs to best accommodate curious explorers of all ages and interests.

PUBLIC TOURS | COLLEGE TOURS | SELF-GUIDED TOURS | VIRTUAL TOURS

Public tours

Come and learn about Fermilab, America’s premier particle physics laboratory and the accelerator-based neutrino research capital of the world!

Tours depart from the 1st floor atrium of Wilson Hall. Enter the ground floor entrance for accessible elevators. Guests will learn more about Fermilab’s history in the atrium and 2nd floor Art Gallery, head to the 15th floor for a unique view of the lab’s campus, and even see into the Main Control Room!

Visitors learn more about the lab on the 15th floor of Wilson Hall.

Identification requirement: Participants 18 years of age and older will be required to show a REAL ID-compliant identification document to enter Fermilab.

Schedule: January 6, January 27, February 17, March 17

Duration: 2 hours, 10 a.m. to noon

Cost: Free

Ages: Open to visitors ages 10 and up (children ages 10 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult)

Registration: Registration is required.

REGISTER for 1/6 tour

REGISTER for 1/27 tour

REGISTER for 2/17 tour

REGISTER for 3/17 tour

College tours

College tours are a great way to connect undergraduate or graduate students with Fermilab. Participants will visit the Wilson Hall atrium and art gallery, head up to the 15th floor for a bird’s-eye view of the Fermilab campus, take a look into the Main Control Room, and have a chance to connect with one of Fermilab’s experts.

Students look over the Fermilab campus from the 15th floor of Wilson Hall.

Schedule: as requested

Duration: 4 hours

Minimum number of participants: 10

Maximum number of participants: 54

Cost: Free

Request a college tour

Self-guided tours

The public is invited to explore Fermilab’s exhibit and viewing areas in Wilson Hall’s atrium, cafeteria and art gallery on the second floor.

Visitors are also encouraged to spend some time walking, hiking and bicycling in the public-access sections of our 6,800-acre prairie ecosystem during outdoor visiting hours.

View details on hours, activities, and other site access requirements.

The public is invited to Fermilab to visit its bison herd.

Identification requirement: Participants 18 years of age and older will be required to show a REAL ID-compliant identification document to enter Fermilab.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Duration: Limited only by operating hours and your curiosity!

Cost: Free

Ages: Open to all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult)

Registration: No registration required.

Virtual tours

Check out the following video for a virtual walk-through, and join our mailing list to be informed when in-person tours and events are scheduled in the future.