Group visits to the OPCW
OPCW offers virtual and in-person group visits to organised groups of 15+ people. These one-hour sessions offer the opportunity to learn more about the mission and work of the OPCW and the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Group visits are appropriate for a range of groups including educators and students (university and above), government officials, civil society representatives, and scientists, etc.
Virtual group visits
Virtual visits to the OPCW include a look inside the OPCW Headquarters building in The Hague, Netherlands, a presentation by an OPCW staff member, and a Q&A session.
Virtual group visits are scheduled on an online platform, with a meeting link shared prior to your visit.
As a matter of policy, recording of virtual visits sessions is not permitted.
In-person group visits
In-person group visits to the OPCW Headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, include a presentation by an OPCW staff member with Q&A and a tour that includes a visit to the Nobel Peace Prize, Delegate’s Lounge, Executive Council Chamber, and an introduction to the gear and equipment used on an inspection.
Friday Visits
For groups based in The Netherlands, we offer monthly Friday Visits to the OPCW Headquarters in The Hague. Friday Visits include a presentation about the Chemical Weapons Convention and the work of the OPCW in the Executive Council Chamber, an introduction to the gear and equipment used on inspections, and a visit to the Nobel Peace Prize. Dates that Friday Visits are available are listed here.
What will you discover on your visit to the OPCW?
Our Mission
Find out about the OPCW’s mission to achieve a world free of chemical weapons
Our Work
Hear from experts about the work of the Technical Secretariat
Nobel Peace Prize
See the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the OPCW in 2013 for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons
Executive Council Chamber
See the chambers where 41 elected OPCW Member States oversee the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Dates available for Friday Visits
Friday Visits available |
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15 March |
10:00 – 11:00 |
Dates not available for public visits
Public visits not available |
Virtual visits only available |
4 – 8 March |
26 February – 1 March |
Individual visits to the OPCW
OPCW cannot accommodate individual visits to the OPCW. Individuals who wish to learn more about the OPCW and the Chemical Weapons Convention are encouraged to watch the OPCW Basics video series and consult the rich resources available on the OPCW website. The OPCW Basics video series covers the fundamentals of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the work of the OPCW.