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.gov (discoverycenter[at]llnl[dot]gov)

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.

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.

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.

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

discoverycenter [at] llnl.gov (discoverycenter[at]llnl[dot]gov)