Free event will take place over two days, one of which is dedicated to student groups. Schools must express interest by March 9
Have you ever imagined visiting one of Brazil’s most advanced research centers? Walking through state-of-the-art laboratories, seeing a particle accelerator up close, and discovering how science impacts our daily lives through dozens of activities?
The campus of the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) in Campinas (SP) will once again open its doors to the public on May 30 and 31, 2025, for Ciência Aberta. Now in its 7th edition, this free event offers science enthusiasts the chance to see Sirius—the Brazilian particle accelerator—up close, learn about cutting-edge research conducted at CNPEM, and visit one of the leading technology hubs in Latin America.
The program, which will be announced on the event’s website, is designed for all age groups and will include playful attractions for children.
Ciência Aberta Will Take Place Over Two Days
Following the format of the previous edition, Ciência Aberta 2025 will take place over two days. On Friday, May 30, the campus will be open exclusively to student groups from across the country starting at 9 a.m. On Saturday, May 31, the general public will have the opportunity to enjoy activities that make science more accessible and relatable to everyday life.
Student groups interested in attending Ciência Aberta on May 30 must complete an expression of interest form on the event’s website between February 7 and March 9. This step is a prerequisite for final registration, which will be made available via email starting March 14 only to those who have expressed interest.
The expression of interest form will be available from February 7 to March 9, 2025.
The general public can visit the campus without any prior registration on May 31.
Diverse Program, Infrastructure, and Food Court
Since 2016, Ciência Aberta has brought together thousands of visitors driven by curiosity and a passion for science, technology, and innovation.
In 2025, as in previous years, visitors will have access to Sirius—one of the world’s most advanced particle accelerators and the only one in Latin America. They will also participate in activities organized by all CNPEM units, which conduct research in the fields of Biosciences, Nanotechnology, and Biorenewables. Additionally, the event will feature initiatives developed by CNPEM’s engineering and technology teams, as well as Ilum, CNPEM’s free undergraduate program in science and technology.
Ciência Aberta will provide rest areas, hydration stations, and restrooms throughout the campus, including strategically located baby-changing facilities. While most of the campus is explored on foot, a shuttle service will be available at key points, exclusively for seniors, pregnant individuals, families with infants, and people with disabilities.
A Tradition of Welcoming Visitors
Ciência Aberta is a unique opportunity to explore all of CNPEM’s research units in a single day. Throughout the rest of the year, CNPEM offers pre-scheduled visits on Wednesdays for groups of high school, technical, and university students. Visit our Program of Visits page for available dates and times.
Currently, the tour focuses on Sirius, allowing visitors to engage with CNPEM’s research initiatives conducted in its National Laboratories and at Ilum. These visits are limited to groups of up to 40 people.
About Ciência Aberta
CNPEM is committed to sharing its passion for science and remains open to research and dialogue with society. It hosts Ciência Aberta annually, a free event (with an optional donation of 1 kilogram of non-perishable food) that aims to promote science in an inclusive and engaging way. The event encourages scientific dissemination and active public participation in the exploration of knowledge.
Ciência Aberta’s program is designed to help visitors understand how experiments are conducted, how cutting-edge infrastructure drives new technological advancements, and how research contributes to solving challenges in fields such as health, energy, food production, the environment, and materials development.
About CNPEM
The Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) is home to a state-of-the-art, multi-user and multidisciplinary scientific environment and works on different fronts within the Brazilian National System for Science, Technology and Innovation. A social organization overseen by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), CNPEM is driven by research that impacts the areas of health, energy, renewable materials, and sustainability. It is responsible for Sirius, the largest assembly of scientific equipment constructed in the country, and is currently constructing Project Orion, a laboratory complex for advanced pathogen research. Highly specialized science and engineering teams, sophisticated infrastructure open to the scientific community, strategic lines of investigation, innovative projects involving the productive sector, and training for researchers and students are the pillars of this institution that is unique in Brazil and able to serve as a bridge between knowledge and innovation. It is responsible for operating the Brazilian Synchrotron Light (LNLS), Biosciences (LNBio), Nanotechnology (LNNano), and Biorenewables (LNBR) National Laboratories, as well as the Ilum School of Science, which offers a bachelor’s degree program in science and technology with support from the Ministry of Education (MEC).
