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CERN, Geneva

One of the world's premier nuclear research centres, CERN has exhibits and guided tours for visitors to learn more about its works.

One of the world's premier nuclear research centres, CERN has exhibits and guided tours for visitors to learn more about its works. There are 2 permanent exhibitions -

  • Universe of Particles - focuses on fundamental particle physics research at CERN, and
  • Microcosm - explores the mysteries of the universe and showcases the LHC (Large Hadron Collider). 2 and 3 hour long guided tours of CERN laboratories can be booked 15 days in advance.


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About CERN

 Route de Meyrin 385, 1217 Meyrin

 +41 22 767 84 84

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CERN and Nearby Sights on Map

Vivarium de Meyrin

The Vivarium de Meyrin is dedicated to reptiles, featuring snakes, lizards, crocodiles and chelonians from all over the world in their natural environment

Statue of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

The statue of Mexican War of Independence leader Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla stands on Avenue Appia in front of the ILO office in Geneva

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum presents the work of the international humanitarian organization which was founded in 1863 in Geneva by Henry Dunant and Gustave Moynier to protect human life and health, and prevent and alleviate suffering

Palace of Nations

The Palace of Nations in Ariana Park is the seat of the United Nations Office at Geneva, the European headquarters of the UN

Mahatma Gandhi Statue

The statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Ariana Park was a gift from the Indian Government in 2007 to commemorate 60 years of Independence and Indo-Swiss friendship

Musée Ariana

The Musée Ariana is dedicated to ceramics and glass, with over 20,000 pottery, stoneware, earthenware, porcelain, and china creations from Eurasia spanning 12 centuries

Centre William Rappard

The Centre William Rappard is the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

Broken Chair

The Broken Chair is an iconic 12 metre high monumental sculpture of a giant wooden propped up on 3 legs, with the fourth leg broken off midway

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Sphere

The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Sphere in Cour d'Honneur of the Ariana Park on the grounds of the Palais des Nations is dedicated to former US President Woodrow Wilson who was the founding father of the League of Nations

Jardin Botanique

The Geneva Conservatory and Botanical Garden is spread over 28 hectares on the banks of Lake Geneva