Explore the Future Electron-Ion Collider on Aug. 2

July 14, 2026

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A visitor explores the Electron-Ion Collider exhibit during Brookhaven National Laboratory's Fascinating Physics open house event in 2025. The annual event gives guests of all ages an opportunity to learn about the science and technology behind the world's next-generation particle collider through interactive exhibits and conversations with scientists and staff. (Kevin Coughlin/Brookhaven National Laboratory)

The public is invited to explore the future Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) during the Explore Brookhaven Lab open house tour on Sunday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT.  

The "Fascinating Physics" event will feature exhibits and activities highlighting the EIC and the Tandem Van de Graaff facility.  

Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how the EIC will help scientists unlock the secrets of protons and neutrons while meeting the researchers and engineers behind the Lab's next-generation collider. Admission is free. 

Are you a Lab employee or student and interested in volunteering for the Aug. 2 event? Please contact Amber Aponte at aaponte@bnl.gov.