Berkeley Lab Bringing Science Solutions to the World A-Z INDEXDIRECTORY Visits and Tours Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has cancelled all in-person tours until further notice due to an abundance of caution surrounding the spread of COVID-19. We are sorry that we cannot host you at this time, and we hope we can soon reschedule your visit. Berkeley Lab is now a Virtual Public Tour. Please see information below regarding this amazing opportunity. Staff members from the offices of local, state, and federal elected officials further their understanding of the mission of the Lab. Here they are learning more about our supercomputing capability at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC). Each year thousands of guest researchers and visitors come to Berkeley Lab for unparalleled expertise in the basic and applied sciences. From grade schoolers to government officials, from industry leaders to members of the public, Berkeley Lab welcomes the opportunity to demonstrate its dedication to bringing science solutions to the world. Tours VIRTUAL PUBLIC TOURS In response to COVID-related social conditions, Berkeley Lab is offering virtual tours of its facilities to the public. These are pre-scheduled, live, interactive, one-hour long sessions presented by Lab staff and scientists. Participants will learn about the Lab’s fascinating history, ground-breaking discoveries, and contributions to COVID-19-related research. Register for a Virtual Public Tour Virtual Public Tours FAQ GUIDELINES FOR TOURS Please read this information on registration and safety considerations before signing up for one of Berkeley Lab’s tours. Guidelines for Tours » EDUCATIONAL TOURS Students and teachers from grades K-12 in Alameda and Contra Costa county schools, and undergraduates from U.S. community colleges or universities are eligible for a Berkeley Lab educational tour. To learn more about programs for grades K-12 from Alameda and Contra Costa county schools, please visit Berkeley Lab’s K-12 STEM Education and Outreach Programs. To learn more about programs for U.S. community colleges or universities please visit Workforce Development & Education. Request an educational tour PRIVATE TOURS Private Tours are subject to availability and are limited to groups of 25. Each guest must be identified and properly vetted at least three weeks prior to the tour date. Site access is granted to visitors according to Department of Energy practices for entry. Request a private tour Tours of the ALS for Berkeley Lab Employees (requires LDAP login) Visitor Information Links Interactive Laboratory Map Additional Maps and Directions Protocol Office Lab Shuttle Services Parking and Site Access Weather at Berkeley Lab Berkeley Lab Guest House Community Environmental Documents Friends of Berkeley Lab Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory twitter instagram LinkedIn facebook youtube DOE logo UC logo A U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory Managed by the University of California Questions & Comments Privacy & Security Notice