The Globe of Science and Innovation, Meyrin

Name: The Globe of Science and Innovation
Address: Square Galileo Galilei, Meyrin, 1217, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 22 767 42 00

#2 among attractions in Meyrin

Science museum, Museum

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The Globe of Science and Innovation, Meyrin

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The Globe of Science and Innovation is a visitor center, designed to inform visitors about the significant research being carried out at CERN. The wooden structure, which is 27 metres high and 40 metres in diameter, is a symbol of planet earth and was originally built for Expo.02 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. In 2004, it was moved to its current location in Meyrin in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. ()

Local name: Globe of Science and Innovation Established: 2005 (19 years ago)Coordinates: 46°14'2"N, 6°3'21"E

Address

Square Galileo GalileiMeyrin 1217 Switzerland

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+41 22 767 42 00

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Day trips

The Globe of Science and Innovation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Microcosm, Patinoire des Vernets, ICRC, Tournay Castle.

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Museum, Science, Science museum
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Forts and castles
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Square
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