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The public entrance to Science Gateway near Geneva.
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Technical setup in the Science Gateway exhibition space.
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Euro Magazine · 24 October 2026
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Perhaps the most exciting part of a visit to CERN is the part you cannot see. The Large Hadron Collider runs beneath the French-Swiss border… CERN Science Gateway, frequently asked questions · CERN Science Gateway, exhibitions · CERN, The Large Hadron Collider
At Science Gateway, you can explore the exhibitions independently. Discover CERN shows how the research is done; Our Universe and Quantum Wo… CERN Science Gateway, exhibitions
Booking involves two steps that are easy to confuse. For groups of one to eleven, admission to Science Gateway is free, but registration is… CERN Science Gateway, individual visitors · CERN Science Gateway, guided tours for individuals
Even a guided tour is no licence to look everywhere. For individual visitors, CERN lists the historic synchrocyclotron and the ATLAS experim… CERN Science Gateway, frequently asked questions · CERN Science Gateway, guided tours for individuals
CERN's visitor website lists Tuesday to Sunday as the regular opening days. According to its current information, exhibitions and activities… CERN Science Gateway, individual visitors · CERN Science Gateway, opening hours
That makes preparation surprisingly simple. Reserve free entry to Science Gateway first, choose the exhibition rooms that spark your curiosi… CERN Science Gateway, exhibitions · CERN Science Gateway, individual visitors · CERN Science Gateway, frequently asked questions