Learn about the history and legacy of SURF
How we impact science, education & the Lead, SD community
Visiting the Facility
Mission, Boards and Committees
About the Visitor Center
Our visitor center in Lead, SD is free and open 9:00–5:00 daily.
Information for buses and group tours
Meeting and Event Space Rental
Get a glimpse into the cutting-edge research
Learn about ongoing work and discoveries at SURF
For individuals with a professional interest in the scientific program at SURF.
How to propose an experiment underground at SURF.
Connecting students, educators, and the wider community
Materials that bring SURF science into your classroom
Building capacity and professional networks among educators
Supporting SURF’s key impacts & initiatives
Join our effort to advance world class science and inspire learning across generations.
The Institute will unite today’s research and tomorrow’s discoveries
Learn about the ethnobotanical garden