Geophysical Institute Public Tour

Presented By: UAF Geophysical Institute
Dates: May 27, 2026 - September 2, 2026
Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Location: Elvey Building
Address: 2156 N Koyukuk Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: (907) 474-5229
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Price: Free
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Visitors on the free Geophysical Institute tour can learn about Alaska’s largest research institute, its history and future, and its seven research groups and over 20 facilities. Typical stops include the Alaska Satellite Facility, Alaska Earthquake Center, Wilson Alaska Technical Center, and the outdoor sounding rocket installation, where visitors can learn about Poker Flat Research Range. Visitors will also meet a graduate student researcher and have opportunities to ask questions.

The tour takes about 90 minutes and is offered Wednesdays from May 27 through Sept. 2. Tours begin at 1 p.m. in the Elvey Building entrance lobby on UAF’s West Ridge, 2156 N. Koyukuk Drive in Fairbanks. No registration is required, but please call in advance if you are bringing a large group.

Join the Geophysical Institute’s summer tours Facebook event, https://bit.ly/GI-summer-tours-26, or view the visitor information website for more information, https://www.gi.alaska.edu/about/visitor-information.