Event · part of 5. Visit an organisation or a research site, in person or online

5(b). A lab, an observatory or a research facility

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A science lab, astronomical observatory, medical research facility or similar site, and what exploration goes on inside it.

Where this step comes from

Exploration Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-08-05), Requirement 5(b)