Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
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Heather K

Houston, Texas

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Reviewed July 3, 2019

Something special!

Fermilab has been on our son's to see list for a couple of years. We were so glad to finally make it. Check their website for special events as they do hold lectures, teacher training, and guided tours on very set days. The famous building...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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O6378WFannag

Chicago, Illinois

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Reviewed February 18, 2019 via mobile

Great place to visit

I always bring here friends who are out of the area and know nothing about existence if this laboratory and surrendering grounds. It is open for visitors 7 days a week. You don’t pay to visit it. There is a great view from the 15th...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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Dee J

Batavia, Illinois

3012

Reviewed February 6, 2019

National Treasure

I am continually blown away by what scientists are doing and have discovered at Fermilab. It’s a fabulous place to visit (scenery, buffalo herd, vista from the observation tower, art gallery, and following the docents around as they tour you through this terrific place). Fermilab...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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GerfnitAuthor

Highland Park, Illinois

38037

Reviewed December 20, 2018

It was a treat to talk science

Our docent Cathy took five of us on the regular Wednesday tour but we were no ordinary group. One was an employee with a friend, and my buddy and I can speak technology well. Besides, the two of us are known for asking questions, which...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Taylor B

Chicago, Illinois

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Reviewed November 14, 2018

What are we made of? How did the Universe begin?

Since 1967, the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, more commonly referred to as Fermilab, has worked to answer such fundamental questions as "What are we made of?" and "How did the Universe begin?" and "What secrets do the smallest particles of matter hold?" and "How can...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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KevinG7343

Orlando, Florida

388

Reviewed August 28, 2018

A Place with history

Went to there a few years beck when volunteering as mentor for the local high school math and engineering program, also I studied radiochemistry as my major in college. With a great respect for this place that many famous nuclear scientists worked at here here...More

Date of experience: September 2017

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MNM1011

Decatur, Illinois

1325472

Reviewed August 18, 2018

Loved it!

Two years ago we visited the Homestake Mine in South Dakota and learned about the dark matter experiment. So cool to visit here and see the other end of the experiment! Loved all the exhibits on the 15th floor of the Wilson Building. We only...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Penfold S

54

Reviewed July 15, 2018

Awesome views and an amazing place if you are a science geek

I grew up near FermiLab and would actually ride my bike out there to take advantage of their huge Steinway concert grand to practice on. When it was built, I was a little girl and loved visiting the bison herd with my dad. All I...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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pkozlowski5

Batavia, Illinois

3

Reviewed June 19, 2018

great research

The cancer research has been wonderful. I don't think the public knows how much they have done. They have interactive displays which makes it interesting for children. Love walking the paths. My favorite is stopping to see the buffalo on the grounds.

Date of experience: August 2017

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BonnieNew

11140

Reviewed June 8, 2018

Saturday morning at the FermiLab

In late May we went to the Fermi National Accelerator lab in Batavia to take a docent tour. We were a bit worried because we did not have a reservation for the tour and were hoping that there would be a no show...there were two...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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Kathleen W

What is the best time of year to visit?

July 15, 2019|

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Go to their website for information on their guided tours. They are not daily. Self-guided tours are daily. The Ledermen Science Center is on the Fermilab campus and is for middle school and older youth. The 15th floor... More

tettemer

How accessible is it to the public. I know yrs ago I would drive there and watch the bison with my boys. After 9/11 access was restricted. I haven't been there in years but will be in IL this summer can I just drive in or do I have to make special arrangements?

May 3, 2017|

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To further clarify what Anna G said, when driving onto the site you just need to show your driver's license at the gate. If you bike or walk onto the site, there is no check in.