Discover the world of particle physics, technology, and research
From guided tours and lectures to master classes and educational programs: at Nikhef, you can experience science up close.
Are you curious about how scientists study the building blocks of the universe? Would you like to learn more about experiments at CERN, detectors, gravitational waves, or cutting-edge technology? At Nikhef, you can experience science up close.
Through guided tours, lectures, masterclasses, and educational programs, Nikhef brings research and technology closer to a wide audience. From students and teachers to curious visitors and groups: there’s something for everyone to discover.
A selection of what we offer
For everyone
- Expostrip (permanent exhibition at Nikhef in Amsterdam)
- Guided tours
- Science Day (first Saturday in October)
- Lectures at Nikhef or another location
For highschool students
- School research projects (‘Profielwerkstukken’)
- Masterclasses
For teachers
- Muonlab in the classroom
- Researcher in the classroom
- Dutch CERN Teacher Programme
View all activities
On Nikhef’s Outreach website, you’ll find a complete overview of activities, events, and educational programs. Please note, the Outreach website is in Dutch only.
Contact
Would you like to find out more about what we do? If so, please get in touch with us.