lab tour

Science space visit

A lab tour is a guided visit through a laboratory, typically showing equipment, ongoing research, or facilities to visitors, prospective students, or donors.

Universities and research institutions offer lab tours to demonstrate their work: The professor gave us a lab tour after the lecture.

In corporate settings, lab tours may showcase innovation to clients or investors.

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walkthrough · facility · equipment · fume hood · microscope · beakers · petri dish · demonstration · guide · scientist · experiment · specimens · white coats · safety goggles · safety briefing · chemicals · test tubes · curiosity

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participation level

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Controlled scientific experimentation

bench work · laboratory work · fieldwork

formality and access

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Entry limited to authorized individuals

access depth

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Family

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