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Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

50 reviews

#1 of 15 things to do in Batavia

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About Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

A visit to Fermilab includes a tour of several physics labs, highlighted by the world's highest energy particle accelerator.

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Batavia, IL

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GerfnitAuthor

Highland Park, Illinois

34838

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

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

47973468

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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Keqi G

317

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

1223462

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

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

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

11344

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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205PaulT

Grand Rapids, Michigan

426147

Reviewed April 13, 2018

Captures the Imagination

The presentation and explanation of what goes on in this place is superb, so much so that this old English major could understand a goodly share of the science of it all.

Date of experience: April 2018

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ThePilotsWife07

San Antonio, Texas

4020

Reviewed March 14, 2018 via mobile

Fun visit!

My two sons who are in high school are considering a career in physics. Both really enjoyed the tour. Beautiful campus. Lots of info.

Date of experience: March 2018

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Bridget S

Reviewed December 21, 2017 via mobile

Buffalo pasture

The nature conservatory and Buffalo pasture is great to see! If you bike, there are great trails. Fall is a great time to visit

Date of experience: September 2017

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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.