The National Center for Atmospheric Research is the United States' premiere facility for meteorological, environmental and climate science studies, overseen as part of the National Science Foundation's research and development initiatives. The center is home to a wide spectrum of laboratories that study various aspects of Earth's atmosphere, ranging from climate change to weather prediction to atmospheric study. Visitors can explore several free-admission facilities overseen by the center throughout the Denver area, including its beautiful Mesa Laboratory and Visitor Center building, which was designed by internationally-renowned architect I.M. Pei. Program staff are on hand at the visitor center, which is open to the public daily with the exception of major national holidays, to answer questions related to the facility's research and give guided tours with advance registration.

1850 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305

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