About Our Exhibits
Storytelling reveals the excitement of scientific research, discovery, and careers while building understanding of science. We share science stories through engaging traveling, temporary, and permanent exhibits.
Visit our newly renovated Sun-Earth Connections exhibit at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab Visitor Center!
NSF NCAR Mesa Lab Visitor Center
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.
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.
Traveling Exhibit
UCAR SciEd collaborates with NSF NCAR Education, Engagement & Early-Career Development (EdEC) on Resilient Earth, Resilient Communities, a traveling exhibit about Earth system science, making observations of severe weather, and building resilience to local hazards. This exhibit tours communities across the United States to encourage dialogue and engagement on these important topics.