Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a research institute in Laurel Hollow, New York, set on a campus along Long Island Sound with several lab buildings and greenhouses. The campus combines active research areas with public spaces like the DNA Learning Center and the Banbury Conference Center.

The institute began in 1890 as a summer biology school and evolved into a genetics research center during the 20th century. Scientists here contributed key work to understanding DNA structure and modern molecular biology.

Eight Nobel Prize winners have conducted research at this laboratory, making substantial contributions to molecular genetics and biological sciences.

The DNA Learning Center offers public programs and exhibits about genetics that visitors can access without advance booking. The main campus remains a working research facility, and guided tours are available during certain events.

The Geneplex cinema on campus regularly screens documentary films and science talks open to the public. The grounds also preserve historic labs where breakthrough experiments in genetics research were conducted.

Location: Laurel Hollow

Inception: 1890

Industry: research

Website: https://cshl.edu

GPS coordinates: 40.86194,-73.46722

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:31