The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
We’ll bring our science programs to you.
We partner with school districts to support science learning. We offer district-wide elementary, middle, and high school programs, either virtually or in-person.
We collaborate with a range of partners to innovate in science education. Together, we go further.
View All >
Search
Explore the solar system and beyond in our Planetarium! Join us for our live interactive shows for guided exploration of topics like constellations, missions to other planets, and more. Appropriate for all ages! (Some small children may not yet be confident about sitting in a very dark space.)
$5 per student$5 per additional adult
Discover what you can see in the night sky during the summer months in our updated seasonal show. Follow your star map and learn Ohlone traditions of the Sun, Moon, and stars. Learn the names of space objects from around the world and search the sky for what people of southern African call the “Backbone of Night” or what the Hawaiians call Maui’s fish hook.
Did you know that over 70% of Earth’s surface is water?! Join us for an exploration of our planet’s ocean! This interactive program will tour fascinating geological features and habitats overflowing with life in the deep. Discover how the ocean responds to a changing climate.
The Sun provides Earth with light that brightens our sky and warms us up. But the Sun is also a dynamic and moody star. It has many cycles in the sky, and it also has a cycle of magnetic activity that is peaking right now. Explore outbursts of energy from the stormy Sun and how they create space weather that can have many impacts here on Earth and throughout the solar system.
Come aboard our planetarium starship and explore the biggest points of interest in our Solar System. We’ll visit the Sun itself and then travel to the many worlds that orbit around it and make up the Solar System. Share your favorite facts about planets and moons and learn some amazing new places to visit in space!
Prepare to be blasted with the Planetarium shrink ray! Hop aboard a submarine smaller than a grain of salt to explore the human bloodstream. We’ll learn how your blood works to keep your body healthy and happy. Then, we’ll meet a patient with sickle cell disease and work together to make her feel better, using the gene-editing treatment CRISPR—which was developed by scientists right here at U.C. Berkeley!
All of our programs are live and interactive, packed with exploration, activities, and questions.
Access + Comfort
Immersive Technology
This innovative audiovisual experience is brought to you by our uniquely-sourced components.
Our programming is active in 220+ planetariums worldwide
View our open access materials for planets, moons, and prehistoric monuments from our Planetarium Activities for Successful Shows
Built in 1973, ours was the very first participatory planetarium. Instead of a lecture-style experience, visitors are invited to engage and actively explore the cosmos.
Admission
General
Age 3+: $25
Kids under 2: FREE
Members: FREE
Learn More >
3D Theater
$5 + Admission
Planetarium
See What’s Happening Today
Today’s Schedule >