Janelia offers state-of-the-art athletic facilities, great places to eat and socialize, and a busy calendar of on-campus events.
Shuttle Bus Service
We make getting here as easy as possible. A shuttle takes people to and from Arlington, Virginia, with easy access to the Silver and Orange Metro lines and Washington, D.C. Janelia also hosts two Zipcars.
Social Spaces & Dining
Our pub, the heart of campus, hums with activity, hosting employees and their families for casual dinners, in-depth scientific discussions over coffee or beer, and movies in the adjacent theater. The pub serves food and dispenses free coffee seven days a week, from early morning into the evening. You can find great food and large tables fostering collaboration during lunch in the campus dining room and enjoy our art gallery and many quiet spaces throughout the campus. For a more casual hangout, employees and their families can also gather in the Carriage House for food, bar service, and games.
Housing
Scientists and families can live on campus, choosing from a range of fully furnished studio to two-bedroom apartments. About one-third of our scientists live on campus, providing a vibrant community. Visiting scientists and summer students stay in on-campus townhouses, while conference attendees can stay in our comfortable 96-room Guest House.
Recreational Facilities
Our fitness center, open 24 hours a day, offers cardio equipment, free weights, weight machines, while our recreational center offers group classes, an indoor track, indoor courts and a bouldering wall. Additional recreational facilities include a multipurpose sports field, tennis and basketball court and a 5-mile network of walking, jogging and hiking trails.
Child Care
Affordable, convenient and nurturing childcare is available to employees, visitors, and conference participants at Janelia. The Children’s Learning Laboratory is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with classrooms for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Children are taught through child-initiatedactivities, such as fine arts, and the Laboratory staff endeavor to make every child feel special and respected. The Laboratory is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Research Facilities
The Janelia campus was designed to inspire a vibrant scientific community, giving researchers state-of-the-art laboratories and office space, social spaces to relax, discuss ideas and build relationships, and the amenities to make life and work easier.
On-Campus Housing
Many scientists and their families choose to live on campus. A wide range of furnished housing options are available to Janelia employees, visiting scientists and students.