The Lawrence Hall of Science

The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.

Event

Five Dollar Day

Saturday 12/12/2026
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Join us for the ultimate day of discovery for less! On Saturday, December 12th, experience The Lawrence for a special discounted admission rate of just $5! A free shuttle runs from the Downtown Berkeley BART station to The Lawrence all day. Explore color, light, and shadow in Curiosity Corner Esquina Curiosa, design and build a model virus in Hands-on Biotech, and much more.

Adult and child using a flashlight to cast dramatic shadows from colorful cutout shapes onto a light screen during the Glowtastic exhibit

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Lawrence Hall of Science
$5 Discounted Admission

Shuttle Schedule

The shuttle will run in a continuous loop (approx. every 25-30 minutes) between the Downtown Berkeley BART station and The Lawrence. To catch the shuttle from BART, wait for the shuttle at the Bear Transit Shuttle Stop on Shattuck Ave in front of Sliver Pizzeria.

Berkeley Bart Station

Lawrence Hall of Science

9:40 a.m.

9:55 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

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10:50 a.m.

11:05 a.m.

11:25 a.m.

11:40 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

12:15 p.m.

12:35 p.m.

12:50 p.m.

1:45 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

2:20 p.m

2:35 p.m.

2:55 p.m.

3:10 p.m

3:30 p.m.

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4:05 p.m.

4:20 p.m.

4:40 p.m.

4:55 p.m.

5:15 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Event Accessibility

If you have any questions about accessibility or need accommodations to attend this event, please contact us at lawrenceinfo@berkeley.edu or (510) 642-5132 (Wed–Sun, 10 AM–5 PM) as soon as you can. Advance notice helps us fulfill your request.

Learn more about accessibility services at The Lawrence.

Plan Your Visit

Admission

General

Age 3+: $27

Kids under 2: FREE

Members: FREE

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