Discovery Center

A Destination for Inspiration

Discovery Center

The Discovery Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) offers both in-person and virtual visitors an exciting glimpse into our science and technology. Our exhibits are designed to inspire the next generation of researchers by showcasing new innovations and the impactful work conducted at the Lab. We look forward to welcoming you to the Discovery Center!

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

The Discovery Center is located in the Livermore Valley Open Campus, at the intersection of East Gate Drive and Greenville Road.

Hours of Operation

  • Open: Monday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m.
    • Final guest check-in: 3:45 p.m.
  • Closed: Major holidays
  • Hours are subject to change

Visitor Information

To ensure a smooth visit, please note the following check-in requirements:

  • U.S. citizens (18 years or older): Please bring a government-issued photo ID.
  • Foreign nationals (18 years or older): Please bring a passport or a legal permanent residence card.

If you have a group of 10 or more, please contact us.

Contact Information

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

(925) 423-3272

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 some of the exhibits 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 experiments and 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

Embark on 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

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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.

Learn More