NIST Locations

NIST operates in two main locations: Gaithersburg, MD (headquarters—234-hectare/578-acre campus) and Boulder, CO (84-hectare/208-acre campus). 

In addition, NIST has employees working in four other locations established to promote cross-disciplinary collaborations that accelerate research results. 

Whether you are based in Gaithersburg or Boulder, learn more about these cities below:

NIST Gaithersburg, MD Campus

• Gaithersburg, MD – General information about Gaithersburg, including city resources and community activities/events
• Arts and Humanities in Montgomery County – Lists cultural venues, concerts, exhibits, as well as arts education programs that encourage individual artistic development
• Heritage Montgomery – Lists different cultural and historical sites operated by the National Park Service and local organizations
• Washington, DC Official Travel Website – Provides information on arts, culture, history, heritage, monuments, memorials, museums, and parks in D.C.
• Dining options in Gaithersburg, MD
• Gaithersburg Magazine – Digital magazine focusing on life in Gaithersburg
• NIST Child Care Center located at the NIST Gaithersburg Campus

NIST Boulder, CO Location

• Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau – Provides information on attractions, outdoor recreation, arts, culture, shopping, etc.
• Dining options in Boulder, CO
• Boulder Magazine – Digital magazine focusing on life in Boulder
• Regional Transportation District – Includes information on the public transportation system servicing the Denver metro area
• Denver, CO Official Travel Website – Provides information on attractions, outdoor recreation, arts, culture, shopping, etc.
• Commerce Children's Center at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Boulder Labs Campus

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