Microcosm, Technology museum in Meyrin, Switzerland.
The museum contains exhibits about particle physics research, including interactive displays and models demonstrating scientific principles and technological innovations at CERN.
Established in 1990 by CERN, Microcosm operated as a public education center until September 2022, when it closed to make way for the CERN Science Gateway.
Microcosm presented complex scientific concepts through multimedia panels, games, and experiments, making particle physics research accessible to general audiences.
Located at 385 Route de Meyrin near Geneva, the museum displayed large components of detectors and accelerators in its outdoor garden for visitors to examine.
The facility housed the original computer used by Tim Berners-Lee to create the first web server, along with early memory devices and computing equipment from CERN.
Location: Meyrin
Founders: CERN
Address: 385 Route de Meyrin 1217
Website: https://visits.web.cern.ch/microcosm
GPS coordinates: 46.23260,6.05580
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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Globe of Science and Innovation
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Pont du Moulin Fabry
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Église de l'Assomption de Prévessin-Moëns
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Château des Bois bridge
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Synchrocyclotron
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CERN Science Gateway Gift Shop
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Église Saint-Pierre de Pouilly
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Temple of Satigny
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Église Saint-Julien
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Église évangélique mennonite de Saint-Genis-Pouilly
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Catholic church of Saints Peter and Paul of Satigny
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Mairie de Saint-Genis-Pouilly
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War memorial of Saint-Genis-Pouilly
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Mategnin
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Château des Bois et dépendances
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Former Protestant church of Peissy
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War memorial of Prévessin-Moëns
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Maison Mani
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Mairie de Prévessin-Moëns
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Château de Prévessin-Moëns
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Domaine Pellegrin
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European Organization for Nuclear Research CERN, Archives (Building 61)
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