Fermilab
Laboratory Fermilab, Kirk and, Pine St, Batavia, IL 60510, United States:
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Address: Kirk and, Pine St, Batavia, IL 60510, United States
Website: fnal.gov
Phone number: +1 630-840-3000
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Latitude: 41.8362773Longitude: -88.2633840
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WRLion
Great place to spend the day. Top floor in the main building is now open to the public - you don't have to be with a tour. Bison are out often, lots to do and see especially in the warmer months. Plenty of prairie, woods and an activity center. Plenty is off-limits, but plenty is open as well. Lots of sculptures and cool looking buildings.
5 months ago
Mariel Martinez
Few years ago i went to Naperville and Fermilab, even for a french kid it was really interesting to visit ! (And their merch are pretty sweet haha)
3 months ago
Christian Rickers
The best place my first home in US. The place is quite lonely but there are lots of things to explore. You need an ID badge to get entry inside the campus. There are many lakes inside the campus with beautiful walking trails along the lake shores. There are plenty of deer's which can be spotted occasionally. Yeah one annoying thing about the campus is lots of geese which doesn't help to maintain the cleanliness of the campus. Overall I rate this place a good one to explore and enjoy.
2 months ago
Tina Thomas
Fascinating lectures were held here when I lived in IL. I went several times during the time period of 2010-2015. I would go to the Storm Weather Seminars with Tom Skilling here. Place was always clean and gorgeous. Was always exciting to learn more about the world and the science behind it all!
10 months ago
Lisa Lauto
Super cool place. Free tours and they treat it like an open campus you can visit. There are many artistic things to see and Buffalo on a farm. Many beautiful views from the 15th floor where you can do a self guided tour for free. There are also areas to fish and walk your dogs.
3 weeks ago
Ben Carton
Best place to spend the day. There are many artistic things to see and very knowledgeable.
7 months ago
Sherri Vandenberg
Great place to visit. They have fascinating lectures and arts events. They have a visitors center as well as various displays for visitors. They also have the bison field.
2 months ago
Yasmina Debbab
Awesome spot. Went here for open house and it was a great time! They were super organized; I mean, go figure - scientists and all. The food they had catered was really good with vegetarian options. Busses ran quickly and everyone seemed to know where to go. I highly recommend!
4 months ago
Matt Williams
Awesome spot! There is a lot of ponds to fish in and lots of area to walk!
7 months ago
Lewy Crabtree
What more could you ask for. The cafeteria was plentiful and delicious. The lecture that was given upon astronomy and cosmology was well done and well informed. And the public tour was even better. Unlike a lot of other laboratories, Fermilab is completely public towards people who yearn for more knowledge.
9 months ago
Melissa Swindler
What a great place to tour. The docent was very knowledgeable. We even got to see the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment underway.
4 months ago
Namal Khan
Science for the win! Muon G-2!
2 months ago
Qua Show
More people should learn about this wonderful place. I wish I lived closer to take advantage of the programs that they offer for kids. When we went in it was a self guided tour but you get a very good idea of what they do and why they do it here. A lot of advances in science have been made at this facility. It was also interesting to see the CERN remote control center. Very cool building as well if you are into architecture too. I would strongly suggest checking this out.
8 months ago
John Holley
If you love science and would enjoy learning about a cutting edge physics research facility visit Fermilab for a tour. You don’t have to have a firm grasp of particle physics to appreciate the research being done here. You can marvel at the concepts of muons and neutrinos and have a delightful time exploring and discovering the latest contributions from this unique laboratory. Great fun for adults and curious kids.
6 months ago
Suzanne Pelkey
Worth visiting just because how unique it is. Lots to learn, lots of events, some decent photo ops outside.
6 months ago
Aaron Robbins
Such a beautiful place. The tour we had was really cool, and even if you're not fully informed on what goes on here, I would still recommend taking one.
3 weeks ago
Trace Clarke
I love the ENRICO Fermi Lab
2 weeks ago
Krasimir Kumchev
Amazing experience. My guide was very knowledgeable and the science they do is very interesting. I pray that I can get an internship here. My only complaint is that it's quite far from my house.
2 months ago
Kathleen Springer
We went for the family fair day and it was awesome. I had no idea all the events and programs they offer here.
6 months ago
Josh Edwards
Fermilab is a majestic place. The facilities and the expansive grounds evoke a feeling of wonder. What I most admire about Fermilab is that they continue to push the boundaries of cutting edge research. We're very fortunate to have a National laboratory open to the public (thanks to Robert Rathburn Wilson) ! One of the most exciting and challenging subjects they are working on is quantum computing. They have a large computing facility dedicated to this endeavor. Fermilab is collaborating with CalTech to merge the awesome power of quantum computation with the internet. This is a good example of a research endevour that would yield a novel utility if realized. It would certainly change the world.
Meanwhile, high up on Fermilab's priority list is completing construction on the LBNF (Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility). The LBNF is the essential infrastructure for a greater international effort, DUNE (Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment). The LBNF/DUNE "will send neutrinos 800 miles through Earth's mantle to a former gold mine in Lead, South Dakota" (according to the official website). Further insight into the elusive neutrino is necessary to unify the standard model. A firm understanding of neutrino dynamics could present a number of utilities.
4 months ago
josh clark
A great place for physicists.
3 months ago
Norberto Lopez
Very pleasant visit. The Wilson Hall 15 floor is open for the public even without guided tour. Everything is explained and displayed very simple and understandable. Especially for "genius" people like us :D .The bisons were very close to the fence and you can see them all. And if you want to see smart scientists this place is full of them :).
2 months ago
Rafael Hernandez
Take the guided tour, it's free and informative.
4 months ago
Christopher Neal
One MUST VISIT, the top floor to get a better idea of what happens there onsite.... it’s a very cool place to visit on any day but make an appointment to be part of the tour, it’s well worth it...
2 months ago
Ali Mathem
This place is amazing! Lots to do and very educational. There is a lot of ponds to fish in and lots of area to walk. The property is well kept and is very scenic. The main building offers lots of educational opportunities and the top floors provide a beautiful view!
I believe you can get yours by calling to arrange this but I'm not entirely sure. I would love to go on one! I have been visiting this place for my whole life...back many years ago my grandparents owned a lot on the property...not sure how that works as for now the place is privately owned
3 weeks ago
Kayla Malone
I came here the other day and this thing gave me super powers! the thing blew up and almost killed me! but it gave me super powers! it made me faster than sound and now I go anywhere! oh yeah
2 months ago
Stacy Hill
Good place to learn and also become one with nature
2 months ago
Iris Cruz
Very very interesting. The second most powerful particle accelerator in the world after CERN. Everything is very well visible and explained from the Wilson Hall -15 floor. The only flaw is that you may feel stupid and mediocre especially among so many scientists :) One of the best attractions in Illinois. Everyone must see
2 months ago
theherofactor
Imagine a place where subatomic particles are being shot at the speed of light under your feet. Imagine where you can simply walk into a national center of excellence and immerse yourself with international scientists who are simply trying to understand how the world works. Imagine taking a walk around acres of preserved forest on trails where Bison are protected animals and being toured with pride by a local scientist explaining to you how our understanding of particle physics will change our lives yet again. Imagine where you can do all of the above anytime of the day and anytime of the year and know that the doors of science are always open to the curious human mind young or old.
You would be in Fermilab.
3 months ago
Kevin Turner
Cool place to bring kids to learn about real life that doesn't involve video games or social media!! You can go in Wilson tower to top floor (15th) and on a clear day you can see Chicago skyline. They have trails for walking/jogging and bike paths too...
4 months ago
Jayson Natividad
What an amazing area to bike. A jewel that is well maintained with both science and nature in mind.
3 months ago
Marlena Thorpe
Fermi lab is a great place. Went to taste of Fermi and ate samples of food from all over the word. Prepared by employees from all over the world.
3 weeks ago
Dylan Lyall
Federal owned land, public access. A lot of natural preserves on site. You can come here to see the buffalo(bison), take a bike ride, fish in the ponds, or just take a walk among the trees and grass. It's a fun place to visit.
9 months ago
Denise Lazenby
Super cool place. Can't wait til next open to public day
2 months ago
haley Woodward
Fascinated by this place. Beautiful , interesting and very friendly people .
If you like science you will love Femi lab.
Bison and wildflowers just beautiful.
3 months ago
amar krishna
Great variety of performers in a very comfortable environment. Easy parking and great staff.
4 months ago
jdtman Thomas
Very amazing lab to be able to go to, went with Northwestern University as part of a high school program and was very fascinated.
3 months ago
Alex Obeng
Friendly atmosphere. Tour guides really informative. Cafe has good food. Art gallery and public events.
5 months ago
Drew Laumeyer
Friday Lecture series is great. Interesting topics, engaging lecturers, perfect start time for being able to work, and not worry about traffic having you miss any of the lecture.
The gallery space is also great. Always something new and different to see.
3 months ago
jose torres
Fermilab is proof our government can do great things not just for us but for all of humanity. They offer excellent science education programs as well. Check out their website for all this amazing lab offers.
3 weeks ago
Kim Liimatainen
Very interesting place to visit. Recommend using the app guided tour for the driving portion of the complex. Beautiful view from the upper exhibit floor in the main building.
3 months ago
Lee James
I love Fermi Lab since our home school days. We came on a rainy Sunday because sister wanted to check out the bison. We did not find them but we found out FL has ASK A SCIENTIST every 1st Sunday of the month which is a free lecture plus a tour upstairs. We would have gone if we had the time.
2 months ago
Gail Smith
World class national laboratory for research in high energy physics. Public visitors can visit with valid drivers license.
2 months ago
Rob Young
Absolutely breath taking. I'd consider again in a heartbeat. A pinnacle of human ingenuity. One of the few facilities on Earth that represents the best our species has to offer.
6 months ago
Emily Juster
Beautiful to bike through! The prairie is so serene.
The path is quiet and well kept! The top floor museum in the main building is worth it once or twice to understand the types of experiments Fermi lab does and it's impact on our world. I am also a science teacher so I may be biased ????
3 weeks ago
Dustin Charrier
Excellent public programming and grounds. Buffalo are a serious draw. The cafe is decent food, and it is relatively cheaply priced. The tours are good for all ages, and everyone there is pretty friendly. Unlike other labs in the area, it is pretty open and not a lock and key sort of affair.
5 months ago
Mel mama
Cool place to learn about colliding particles during high school...
6 months ago
Eric Chandler
Big public event, great job with parking and moving thousands of people! Lots of displays, lots of signage to explain things, lots of knowledgeable volunteers to answer questions. We had a great time!
4 months ago
Teepat Sutabutra
One of my favorite places to visit.
3 months ago
Gavin Vanhoose
My friend and I come here for lunch. Their main building has a cafeteria with tons of food. To enter you need to show an ID and explain why you are there.
5 months ago
