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Jet d'Eau
Geneva, Switzerland
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Museum · Switzerland · Geneva
CERN Science Gateway
A science centre by CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider, explaining particle physics.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why CERN Science Gateway matters
Just outside Geneva, CERN is where physicists smash particles together to study the building blocks of the universe. The Science Gateway is the visitor centre, with exhibitions, labs and talks for the public. You don't need a physics degree to enjoy it.
Talking points
- CERN's Large Hadron Collider is a ring deep underground.
- The web was born here as a scientific tool.
- Exhibits are designed for everyone.
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