National Ice Core Lab
Where scientists keep miles of very valuable ice from Antarctica and Greenland from melting.

šŸ“œ Scientific storage facility for ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica.
šŸ” Contains over 10 miles of valuable ice cores, holding information about the planet's past climate, maintained at -36°C.

Why Go

šŸ”¬ Learn about climate change and Earth's past
🧊 See miles of valuable ice cores up close
ā„ļø Experience extreme cold in freezer (-36°C)
šŸ“š Unique educational experience

Why Avoid

šŸ—“ļø Tours require months-in-advance booking
🄶 Very cold environment, winter clothing required
šŸ›‚ ID required for entry

Tips

šŸ“ Book tours well in advance via website
šŸ†” Bring official U.S. driver's license or passport for entry
🧄 Bring winter clothing for freezer tours.

šŸ…æļø Parking Unrestricted parking available at Door S25.

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