Globe of Science and Innovation — Attraction in Meyrin

CERN is home to some of the most innovative and groundbreaking research in the world, including the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). International Collaboration: CERN brings together scientists and researchers from around the world, fostering collaboration and advancing our understanding of the universe. State-of-the-Art Facilities: The laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including the LHC, which enables scientists to study the fundamental nature of matter and the universe.

Cons:

Limited Public Access: While CERN offers guided tours, access to the laboratory is limited, and visitors may not be able to see the research facilities up close. Technical Complexity: The research conducted at CERN is highly technical and may be difficult for non-experts to understand.

Visitor Experience:

Guided Tours: CERN offers guided tours of its facilities, providing visitors with a glimpse into the research being conducted. Museum: The CERN Globe of Science and Innovation offers exhibits on the history and science of particle physics.

Overall:

CERN is a world-leading research center that has contributed significantly to our understanding of the universe. While access is limited, visitors can still experience the excitement of scientific discovery through guided tours and exhibits.

Rating: 5/5 stars for scientific excellence, 4/5 stars for visitor experience.

Recommendation: CERN is a must-visit for science enthusiasts and researchers. Guided tours and exhibits provide a unique insight into the world of...

Went there for my boyfriend's birthday as he's always wanted to go, he was not disappointed. I'm not really into science/physics so didn't understand much of it to be honest haha, but he did and he really enjoyed himself. We queued for a guided tour, Leonardo was our guide and he explained everything and answered all the questions very well, thank you for that :). The exposition outside (in the wooden globe building) was quite interesting too even for someone like me who doesn't understand much and is not passionate about it. Everything was interactive and it made it fun! We stayed for the little film as well which was a very cool experience!! You cannot book the guided tour online and in advance, they take down your name and details an hour before the tour starts, so I'd recommend queuing for the tour first, and between the time they write you down for it and the actual time the tour starts, you have about an hour to go see the exposition in the wooden globe building and kill some time :) it can seem unpractical to most people but they're doing it this way since people would book limited spaces and then not show up, so the way they do it is actually the best for everyone! Only thing I would advise people about is they're doing some roadworks at the moment and the visitors car park can be a bit confusing so I'd suggest parking somewhere else and coming by bus or tramway as they stop right in front of the CERN :). About the gift shop, some very cool items in there! Books, clothing,...

You don’t really know what you’ll expect when you enter a wooden ball that looks suspiciously like a chocolate. Hopefully some kind of explanation of what happens at CERN.

It’s currently in a state of change as they build the new education centre. The ramps to the second floor around the outside seem closed and one security guard is the main staff you’ll see.

Inside it plunges you into a dark space-like experience with big blobby exhibits. Some are bits, some TVs which explain.

There is a 6 minute video (detailed on the door) which tells you the questions they are trying to answer (it’s in the same exhibition space, basically takes over).

The chief issue is that you don’t come away all that clear about what CERN does other than that they have 4 sites. I personally know and have even been down to see the ring and ATLAS. I’m not sure my kids understood much other than bits of atoms are smashed together, and that’s mostly because I told them.

There are some pods you can sit in which have buttons explaining in more detail - quite comfy. If you look closely there are also benches around the edge if you need to sit.

There are toilets, just go back to the entrance and follow the wall around the edge, the door is lit by one light.

There are touch exhibits and bits to look at. Realistically it’ll be worth 30-45 mins at the most, so something to do if you’re early for the airport but not really worth a visit by itself. Hopefully the new education centre will...