Facility Tours
Schedule Your Tour
To arrange a tour of PUR-1 and/or the adjacent Nuclear Engineering Radiation Laboratories (NERL), complete the form below. All tours are scheduled and confirmed via email. During the tour, you will take a look at Purdue's nuclear reactor as well as hear about general radiation principles, common natural radiation sources, health effects of radiation, and nuclear reactor basics. Special arrangements and times can be accommodated for groups larger than 25 people.
Day-of-Tour Instructions
- Everyone entering the facility should be prepared to show some form of photo identification (PUID, Driver's License, Passport, etc.).
- PUR-1 and NERL are located in the basement of the Max W & Maileen Brown Family Hall (BHEE on the campus map). The closest entrance is through the double doors on the south side of the building near the Electrical Engineering Bus Stop. Shortly before your tour begins, enter BHEE and wait by the elevator on the left. A staff member will meet you.