ANSTO tours
ANSTO welcomes visitors to the site and free tours can be customised to your group's specific needs. You will be guided throughout the tour by education officers who explain the many aspects of nuclear science. Our Education Officers will answer any questions and discuss issues that are of interest to you.
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- Discover OPAL, one of the world's leading nuclear research reactors.
- Hear about the potential of neutron scattering and why scientists from all over the world are using our neutron beams.
- Move through the site to see advanced scientific equipment and the neutron guide hall.
- Learn what our scientists have discovered about curing diseases, mitigating climate change and helping Australian industry.
- Be informed by ANSTO's Education Officers who explain how this amazing science works.
- Book a tour now - email or phone + 61 2 9717 3111.
Please note security requirements below.
Community tours
- Tours are available Monday to Friday for groups of 12 or more.
- Tours are available for individuals and small groups on two Saturdays of every month. The deadline for Saturday tour bookings is one week prior to the tour.
- Tour times: Contact tour bookings for available times.
- Tour duration: 2 ½ hours.
- Book your free tour - email or phone + 61 2 9717 3111.
School tours
School tours are designed to meet syllabus outcomes and aim to enhance students' understanding of nuclear science. ANSTO education officers will tailor the tour to meet teacher and student needs. A range of free teacher and student resources are also available.
- Tours are available Monday to Friday for groups of 12 or more
- Tour times: Contact tour bookings for available times.
- Tours duration: 2 ½ hours (HSC tours are 3 ½ hours)
- Book your free tour - email or phone + 61 2 9717 3111
- Education resources
Tour security requirements
As ANSTO is a highly secure Commonwealth Protected site there are special security requirements for visitors:
- Bookings must be made in advance
- Identification details (eg drivers licence or passport number) must be provided at least one week prior to your tour
- On the day of the tour, adults must provide contact details, licence (or other identification) number and show actual photo identification
- Visitors are not permitted to take any unauthorised photographic devices, including mobile phones with cameras or other recording equipment, weapons, firearms, explosives, alcohol, animals or containers with volatile liquids on site.
- Bags may not be taken on site
- Prams or strollers may not be taken on site
- Fully enclosed shoes must be worn
- Lockers are available at the Visitor Centre for handbags and other valuables (please avoid bringing valuables if possible).
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