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CSHL hosts many events all year long for science enthusiasts of all ages to attend . . . no Ph.D. required! We invite the general public to experience knowledge and nature at CSHL by taking a tour or participating in our concert & lecture programs.

Guided walking tour, October 18

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Guided walking tour, October 18

October 18, 2025

Come take a scientist-guided walking tour of our 120-acre waterside campus and find out about the Lab’s 130+ years of pioneering discoveries.  Learn more »

Unraveling Justice: DNA and the Wrongfully Convicted

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Unraveling Justice: DNA and the Wrongfully Convicted

October 20, 2025

Join us in unraveling the mysteries of DNA and its impact on wrongful convictions.  Learn more »

Guided walking tour, October 26

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Guided walking tour, October 26

October 26, 2025

Please join us for a one-and-a-half hour guided walking tour that explores the past, present and future of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. To celebrate Halloween, guests will be able to collect candy at each stop on the tour.  Learn more »

Events in October 2025

  • - City of Science: Venki Ramakrishnan in Conversation with David Jeruzalmi
  • - Unraveling Justice: DNA and the Wrongfully Convicted
    Unraveling Justice: DNA and the Wrongfully Convicted

    Unraveling Justice: DNA and the Wrongfully Convicted

    When: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Summary:

    Join us in unraveling the mysteries of DNA and its impact on wrongful convictions.

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    A golden scales of justice, books, and a gavel overlaid on a glowing DNA strand with UNRAVELLING JUSTICE text.

  • - Cocktails & Chromosomes - Assistant Professor Peter Westcott
    Cocktails & Chromosomes - Assistant Professor Peter Westcott

    Cocktails & Chromosomes - Assistant Professor Peter Westcott

    When: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Summary:

    CSHL Assistant Professor Peter Westcott will deliver a captivating talk about his work and his lab's discoveries.

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    Venue/location:

    Ninnet & George's
    344 New York Avenue
    Huntington, New York 11743
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