For Public and Community
LIGO Hanford Observatory provides many different opportunities for members of the public to visit or tour the site. Click on the link to the type of tour you are interested in for the latest updates, additional visit requirements, and any necessary reservation forms.
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The LIGO Exploration Center will be CLOSED from September 7th - 11th.
We will be open on September 12th for our monthly Second Saturday Public Tours. We apologize for any inconvenience, and hope you will visit us another time.
If LHO is hosting a special event, it will appear at the bottom of this page:
Upcoming Special Events at LHO:
Homeschool Day!
Wednesday December 9th
12:30pm - 3:30pm
This special event is for homeschool students to experience a LIGO field trip. Students will be divided into 3 groups by age. All groups will have the opportunity to hear a LIGO introductory talk, interact with our hands-on exhibits, and tour the LIGO facility, and each group's experience will be tailored to best suit their age group. This event is for students in 4th grade and above.
Register for Homeschool Day here!
