Discovery Center

A Destination for Inspiration

Discovery Center

The Discovery Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) provides in-person and virtual visitors with a window into our science and technology. Our exhibits are designed to excite the next generation of researchers about new innovations and the work that we do at the Lab.

The Discovery Center is open noon to 4 p.m. on weekdays and is closed on major holidays. The Discovery Center offers free Fun with Science field trips to 5th grade students from local elementary schools. To arrange a visit for groups of 10 or more, please email discoverycenter [at] llnl.govclass="spamspan no-arrow has-decoration"

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Enjoy hands-on science demonstrations and informative displays at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s Discovery Center.

Featured Exhibits

Discovery Center exhibits showcase the Laboratory’s state-of-the-art research programs, which range from high-performance computing to bioscience and bioengineering to advanced materials and manufacturing. Here are just some of the exhibits that visitors can explore:

 

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NIF Target Chamber
Step inside a replica of the National Ignition Facility target chamber to find out how we use the world’s most energetic laser to understand extreme conditions.
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Stockpile Stewardship
Learn how LLNL's predictive simulations ensure that U.S. nuclear weapons are safe, secure and effective without full-scale explosive nuclear testing.
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Energy & Climate Science
Hop on our energy bike to learn how much "pedal power" it takes to turn on a lightbulb and get a taste of LLNL's contributions to climate science research.
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Take a Virtual Tour

Start the fun now with a virtual Discovery Center tour that showcases scientific discoveries from around the Lab.

Take a trip through our Virtual Discovery Center. Learn about Lawrence Livermore’s founding and history, some of our major breakthroughs and meet some of the wildlife that lives at the Laboratory.

Tour Our Virtual Discovery Center

Discovery Center Info

The Discovery Center is at the Laboratory’s East Gate off Greenville Road.

Visitors to the Discovery Center are required to check-in with the Discovery Center receptionist.

  • U.S. citizens 18 years or older: A government-issued photo ID is required.
  • Foreign nationals 18 years or older: A passport or legal permanent residence card is required.
 

Discovery Center

Mon.–Fri., noon to 4 p.m.

(925) 423-3272

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Discovery Center Map

Looking for more hands-on science?

From learning about physics with your smartphone to student workshops that bring a scientist to your classroom, find out more about our fun science education programming for students and teachers.

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