Venue
Building 35A, NIH main campus, 35 Convent Dr, Bethesda, MD 20892
GETTING TO THE NIH MAIN CAMPUS
When driving to NIH, plan some extra time to get through the security checkpoints at the visitor entrances to campus. Be aware that visitor parking lots on the NIH campus can fill up quickly. Consider taking public transportation as an alternative. Metrorail service is available from Washington's National Airport and from Union Station (railway). Take Metro's Red Line to the Medical Center Station.
CAMPUS ACCESS AND SECURITY
All visitors must pass through NIH Gateway Center (see map) and will be required to show one (1) form of identification (a government-issued photo ID-driver's license, passport, green card, etc.) and to state the purpose of their visit. Please allow at least 45 minutes to clear security and arrive at the clinical center.
Please note: Updated Visitor ID Requirements:
All visitors without a valid NIH/HHS issued ID must obtain a visitor pass prior to entering campus. If any passenger is not in possession of a valid NIH ID Badge, he/she must proceed to the Gateway Visitor Center as a pedestrian and obtain a 1-Day Visitor Badge.
As of January 30, 2025, all non-U.S. person visitors and patients must pre-register at least 30 days prior to visiting Bethesda Main Campus, and Shady Grove. Failure to pre-register in time could put the visit at risk of being denied.
Here's the link to the NIH Visitor page: https://security.nih.gov/visitors/Pages/Coming-to-NIH.aspx
Forms of ID: https://security.nih.gov/visitors/Pages/Visitor-ID-Requirements.aspx