Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Public Tours

Learn about the historic and modern architecture, the Nobel legacy, and the advanced cancer, neuroscience, and plant research taking place right here each day. Our knowledgeable tour guides include Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

If you’re interested in touring The Laboratory with a group (15-20 people) please call (516) 367-6866 to book a private tour and discuss available times/dates, private tours are not booked through Eventbrite.

*ADVISORY: The tour route is primarily outdoors and takes place rain or shine.

*If there is extreme weather (heavy rain, thunder, lightning, high winds etc.) we will contact attendees in the morning via Email to discuss how we will proceed (Cancel, postpone etc.). Please check your emails the evening before, and the morning of your tour to ensure it is still on. We will also post cancelation notices or updates to our social media accounts*

The tour includes areas of stairs and steep hills. It is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking. If you are not able to do a full walking tour, please contact us before booking at (516) 367-6866 to discuss potential accommodations.