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When are visitors allowed on campus?<\/a><\/div>\n
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Visitors are welcome to visit the Salk Institute for pre-registered Campus Tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. unless the Institute is closed for a holiday or private event. Campus Tours are approximately one hour in length. Visitors are also welcome to visit the Institute by booking a Private Group Tour.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How do I register for a Private Group Tour?<\/a><\/div>\n
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All tour registrations must be completed online using the Salk Institute website. Please visit https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/about\/visiting-salk\/<\/a> for more information. To register for a Private Group Tour click here<\/a>. Private Group Tour requests must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the prospective tour date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What is the difference between the Campus Tour and Private Group Tour? <\/a><\/div>\n
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Both docent-led tours follow the same outdoor tour route and cover the same architectural highlights, information about the history of the Salk Institute, and anecdotes from our knowledgeable guides. The only difference is the size of the groups and the mixture of guests within the tour group(s). A Private Group Tour includes only your group of guests, whereas the Campus Tour is a group made up of the general public.<\/p>\n

The Salk Institute is a working research facility and access to the labs and other interior spaces is prohibited on all tours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What do I do if I cannot make it to my private docent-led tour?<\/a><\/div>\n
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If you are unable to attend your private docent-led tour or need to reschedule to a new date, please email tours@salk.edu<\/a> or call (858) 453-4100 x1287. All tours must be canceled or rescheduled at least two business days<\/strong> before the scheduled tour date for a full refund. If canceled or rescheduled after two business days, your purchase will be considered a donation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Is parking available?<\/a><\/div>\n
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There is no public parking available on the Salk Institute\u2019s campus for visitors and tour attendees. We encourage guests to use free parking along Torrey Pines Scenic Drive or in the Gliderport parking lot. Paid public parking is available across the street from the Salk Institute at the Sanford Consortium. The current fee is $3\/hour.<\/p>\n

If you plan to drive your own vehicle, please allow for an extra 15-20 minutes to park.<\/p>\n

Click here for parking map\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Is the tour cancelled if it is raining?<\/a><\/div>\n
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No. All architecture tours will take place rain or shine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Where can I purchase branded merchandise from the Salk Institute?<\/a><\/div>\n
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Explore and purchase a wide range of branded merchandise, including apparel, accessories, and gifts, at the Salk Store. Visit https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/store<\/a> to browse and show your support for the Salk Institute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Is the Institute open on weekends?<\/a><\/div>\n
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No. The Salk Institute campus is closed on weekends, holidays, and for private events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Do the tours go inside the buildings?<\/a><\/div>\n
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No. The Salk Institute is a working research facility and all Salk campus tours take place outdoors. With the exception of the restrooms, tour groups do not go inside the laboratories or in any areas of the buildings that are not a part of the designated tour route.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Is the tour ADA accessible?<\/a><\/div>\n
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Yes. The tours can accommodate guests with accessibility needs as per ADA standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Can I make a donation on the day of my tour?<\/a><\/div>\n
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<\/a> Yes. Please click on the donate button to make an online donation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Is there a place to eat on campus?<\/a><\/div>\n
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Yes, the Salk caf\u00e9 is open to visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The access to the Caf\u00e9 is on the perimeter of the building and we recommend that you plan your meal for before or after your visit. Seating is available on the Lower West Courtyard for caf\u00e9 patrons.<\/p>\n

Taking a tour? Show your confirmation at the café and enjoy 10% off—a tasty reward for joining the tour!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Are babies or children allowed on the tour?<\/a><\/div>\n
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We do not recommend bringing young children or babies on the tour as they may distract the group or tour guide. The Salk architecture tour is geared toward architects and adults interested in architecture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Can I bring a stroller, luggage, or any other large bags?<\/a><\/div>\n
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No. We recommend leaving all strollers, luggage, or any other large bags at home as there are many stairs on the tour route and no place to store these items. If you do bring any of these items with you, Salk is not responsible for storing, securing, or watching these belongings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What is the best way to use public transportation to get to the Salk Institute?<\/a><\/div>\n
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Taxis or a ride-sharing service such as Uber\/Lyft are recommended. However, there is a bus stop in front of the Institute and a Blue Line trolley stop at the UC San Diego campus. For the schedule, visit San Diego\u2019s MTS trip planner: http:\/\/www.sdmts.com\/Planning\/googleTP.asp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photography and videography policy<\/a><\/div>\n
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Taking personal photos or short videos are permitted on campus and restricted to one hand-held camera without the use of any additional photo\/video equipment. Tripods, lighting set-ups, and other equipment are prohibited. While taking photos, please respect tour guides, other visitors, and Salk staff. Any type of photo or video shoot for commercial or media purposes must be approved and arranged through the Communications department at (858) 453-4100 x1371 or press@salk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019d love to see your unique view of our Institute. Share your photos with us by tagging us on Instagram @salkinstitute and use the hashtags #SalkInstitute #ThePowerOfScience.<\/p>\n

Click here for additional photo guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Require further assistance?<\/a><\/div>\n
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Please contact us at tours@salk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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