Crime Lab Open Houses
In recognition of the importance of forensic science in modern criminal justice and in the spirit of public outreach and education, the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory hosts periodic open houses for the public at the Raleigh & Western Laboratory locations. Scientists from the disciplines of Digital Evidence, DNA Database, Drug Chemistry, Firearms, Forensic Biology, Latent Evidence, Toxicology, and Trace Evidence will provide demonstrations and answer questions.
Open House Dates and Times:
- Fall 2026:
- Raleigh: October 20 & 22, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Western: October 22, 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- To register to attend one of our open house sessions, please fill out this form.
Location:
- Raleigh Laboratory: 121 East Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Western Laboratory: 300 St. Pauls Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
For High School Science Teachers:
- During our open house week at the Raleigh Laboratory, we offer day time field trips for high school science classes (e.g., chemistry, biology, forensic science, health sciences) and students interested in forensic science as a career. This fall’s field trip dates will be October 20, 21, 22. There will be two sessions per day: 8:30-10:30 AM and 10:30-12:30 PM.
- To request a field trip slot, please fill out this form. You will receive a response regarding your request. Please note that the field trips are in high demand and not all requests can be accommodated.
Email iso@ncdoj.gov with any questions regarding open house or field trips.