About Our Exhibits

Touch a cloud, consider chaos, steer a hurricane, take a look at the Sun, and browse art-science galleries. At the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) Mesa Lab Visitor Center in Boulder, CO, our exhibits will take you on a hands-on journey through the world of weather, Earth systems, and NSF NCAR’s history.

View of NCAR Mesa Lab from the parking lot

The exhibits are open 363 days a year from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Visitor Center staff are onsite and available during weekday business hours only. Public Tours of the Mesa Lab, including its Visitor Center and exhibits, are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at noon, excluding holidays.

Plan Your Trip to the NSF NCAR Visitor Center

Map of Visitor Center showing the locations of exhibit areas and restrooms.