Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
National Renewable Energy Laboratory is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Golden, Colorado. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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About this museum
What is National Renewable Energy Laboratory?
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), formerly the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in the United States specializes in the research and development of renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy systems integration, and sustainable transportation. NREL is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the Department of Energy and operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, a joint venture between MRIGlobal and Battelle. Located in Golden, Colorado, NREL is home to the National Center for Photovoltaics, the National Bioenergy Center, and the National Wind Technology Center. On December 1, 2025, the Department of Energy announced a new name for NREL, the National Laboratory of the Rockies, pending Congressional authorization.
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Museum details
- Name
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- City
- Golden
- State
- Colorado
- Website
- http://www.nrel.gov
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8409500710
- Coordinates
- 39.74027, -105.16761
What kind of museum is National Renewable Energy Laboratory?
National Renewable Energy Laboratory is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →
Where is National Renewable Energy Laboratory located?
National Renewable Energy Laboratory is located in Golden, Colorado at approximately 39.74027, -105.16761. See the map above.
Does National Renewable Energy Laboratory have a website?
Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.nrel.gov. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.
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