Argonne Open House 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lemont, Illinois
Argonne National Laboratory, located just 15 miles west of Chicago, is one of the world’s leading scientific research laboratories. And for one day only, it’s open to the public. At Argonne’s Open House you can spend the day thinking and acting like a scientist and discover how science can answer the biggest questions facing humanity.
Participate in a wide-variety of engaging, hands-on, science-focused activities. Explore the lab’s campus in specially designed tours that offer a rare peek into our world-class scientific facilities. And engage with the science that is shaping our future.
Argonne’s Open House features a full day of activities showcasing the laboratory’s research within four key themes:
- Accelerating Science with AI
- Creating the Tools of Science
- Securing America’s Energy Future
- Understanding Our Universe