Save the date for Saturday, May 1, 2010. Open House will feature a variety of hands-on, science-education activities for the young and the young-at-heart from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event is free and will be held rain or shine.

Visitors to Open House can choose to:

• Travel 25 - 35 feet underground to view areas of the electron beam accelerator tunnel and experimental halls.
• View the accelerator control and command center, and the Free-Electron Laser vault and laboratories.
• See firsthand where assembly of accelerator components takes place in the Test Lab, where Jefferson Lab conducts cutting-edge R&D for accelerator components.
• Tour the Lab's supercomputing center and the lab's learn about technology transfer endeavors.

You also will be able to attend a live taping of Frostbite Theatre, discuss nuclear physics with Lab staff, or watch a liquid nitrogen demonstration. Local universities, regional museums and government agencies will present activities and information on local science endeavors.

Be sure to check this page frequently for programming updates and new information, including details about parking.

For questions, comments, or additional information please contact Michelle Lechman at 757.269.7617 or lechman@jlab.org