The Globe of Science and Innovation

Globe of Science and Innovation

Location within Switzerland
Established	2005 (2005)
Location	385 route de Meyrin – CH 1217 Meyrin
Coordinates	46°14′02″N 6°03′21″E / 46.233889°N 6.055833°E / 46.233889; 6.055833
Architect	Hervé Dessimoz Thomas Büchi
Website	Globe of Science and Innovation

The Globe of Science and Innovation is a visitor center, designed to inform visitors about the significant research being carried out at CERN. The wooden structure, which is 27 metres (89 ft) high and 40 metres (130 ft) in diameter, is a symbol of planet earth and was originally built for Expo.02 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. In 2004, it was moved to its current location in Meyrin in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.