Virtual Tours
Learn more about Berkeley Lab’s research efforts, hear from the scientists who conduct this important work, and peek inside the facilities they use to help expand their understanding of the world, by taking a live, interactive tour.
Science, discovery, quizzes, prizes and more! Watch this video to see what’s in store for those who take one of our virtual tours. Then pick a date and sign up.
Two types are available:
General Tours
Deep Dive Tours
GENERAL TOURs
Get an overview of the Lab’s research & facilities. Tours are held twice a month on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. and Fridays at 11 a.m. (except where noted). Next tour date is September 17.
Past DEEP DIVE Tours
NERSC & ESnet provide high-performance computing, including networking, modeling, data analysis & software.
The Advanced Light Source (ALS) is a specialized particle accelerator that generates bright beams of x-ray light for scientific research.
The 88-Inch Cyclotron supports ongoing research in nuclear structure, astrophysics, heavy element studies, and technology R&D.
The Joint Genome Institute uses sequencing, DNA design & synthesis, metabolics, and analysis to help develop clean energy.
The Foundry provides tools to help develop & understand the synthesis, characterization and theory of nanoscale materials.
The Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI), Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU), and the Agile BioFoundry are part of Berkeley Lab’s Biosciences Area.
FLEXLAB® is the most flexible, comprehensive and advanced building and grid technologies test facility in the world.
The Berkeley Lab Laser Accelerator (BELLA) Center focuses on the development and application of laser-plasma accelerators.