Google sets up its first visitor experience centre

Google has launched its first visitor experience centre at its headquarters in Mountain View, California. The new centre, called the Google Visitor Experience, is a public space designed to give visitors a chance to experience Google and its hometown community.  

“From interactive art installations to offerings from local businesses to a California-fresh eatery, the new public destination has plenty of things for everyone to explore and enjoy,” Google said in a blog post. 

The Google Visitor Experience Centre features a variety of amenities, including a cafe and a pop-up shop - 

Café @ Mountain View: Google's first-ever public cafe, serving seasonal, locally harvested ingredients that are crafted with sustainability and biodiversity in mind. 

Pop-Up Shop: A rotating showcase of local businesses, featuring a variety of products and services. “Small businesses are at the centre of any community, and creating economic opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow is important to us,” said Google in the blog post. 

Google Store: A brick-and-mortar Google Store where visitors can explore and purchase Google hardware products and services. There will also be limited edition merchandise available at the Google Store. “Experts are also on hand to help you get the most out of our products, provide Pixel phone repairs and facilitate workshops,” as per Google. 

The Plaza: An outdoor space featuring artwork, events, and programming. “We recognise artists as essential innovators who inspire creativity in the communities where we live and work,” said Google.

The Huddle: A venue designed for creating connections, where local community groups and non-profits can host events. Google will host a range of events and workshops in The Huddle. “If you’re a community group or nonprofit, you can request to reserve The Huddle space for your own meeting or event,” said Google.