At The Lawrence

Visualization of Dark Matter
10/31/2024
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Dark Matter Day

Come talk with scientists at Berkeley Lab to hear about their ongoing work to understand and discover this elusive matter.…

A young child wears an astronaut helmet created during camp while children and their camp leader construct helmets in the classroom.

Winter Camps at The Lawrence

Register now for Winter Camps at The Lawrence. Campers in grades 1–5 will either dig into the mysteries of the…

A view of the Lawrence Hall of Science from the plaza at dusk. The front door is illuminated in purple.
10/10/2024
5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Champagne Supernova

Join us for Champagne Supernova, the brightest party in the galaxy, on October 10, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Delight in…

A young child is digging for dinosaur fossils.
09/28/2024
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Fossil Detectives

Ready, set, dig! From dinosaur bones to a variety of mystery fossils, there’s no telling what you will unearth!

A parent helps a child across stepping stones at a park, with another child watching as the sun sets in the background.
10/18/2024
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Dinosaurs at Dusk Member Preview

Become a member! Join us for an exclusive Members-only prehistoric preview of our new exhibit Dinosaur Lookout! Bring a picnic…

Child playing with rocket launch activity
08/11/2024
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

2024 Summer Science Games

On the same day as the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, join us for a friendly…

Close-up of a musician concentrating while strumming an acoustic guitar, wearing a blue shirt, with a dark, shadowy backdrop.
08/24/2024
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Science at Cal – Music and the Brain

What happens when a song gets stuck in your head? Why do we like certain melodies and not others? Why…

A close up of a T rex eye
10/19/2024
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Dinosaur Lookout Grand Opening

A brand new dinosaur exhibit is roaring into The Lawrence! Join us on Saturday, October 19 for the grand opening…

Children and adults experiencing a snake presentation at an educational event, with a handler showing a snake to an engaged audience.
11/02/2024

Creepy Crawly Critters: Live Spiders and Snakes!

Commemorate the spooky season with a celebration of misunderstood creatures!

Ohlone Leaders, Vincent and Louis, and staff making tule boats.
11/17/2024
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

11/24/2024
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Tule Boat and Doll-making with Ohlone Cultural Leaders

Celebrate Indigenous People Heritage Month in the Outdoor Nature Lab with ‘ottoy Initiative leaders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino.

A child examines multiple petri dishes under a white light in a laboratory setting.
11/23/2024
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Under the Microscope

Get into the Thanksgiving spirit and help us pilot activities for our upcoming exhibition, Future of Food.

Kids playing on the Sunstones sculpture at The Lawrence
06/23/2024
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

The Rhythms of Summer: From the Solstice to Steel Drums

Feel the warmth of the sun and sand between your toes at our outdoor science party!

Four dinosaurs; three T-Rex dinosaurs are roaring.
06/29/2024

T.Rex Movie Premiere

Be the first to see a brand-new 3D film about the king of dinosaurs! We’re rolling out the red carpet…

Child examining fossil with magnifying glass
06/29/2024–07/07/2024

Dinosaur Activities Week

Celebrate everyone’s favorite prehistoric giants with a whole week of special dinosaur-themed activities! The week kicks off with the premiere…

Parent and child playing with light
06/29/2024–07/07/2024

Dance Into the Light

Join us for a pilot of our upcoming exhibit specially designed for your little explorers. Embark on an illuminating journey…

Two people making Sunprints with The Lawrence staff
06/29/2024–07/07/2024

The Discovery Store Unboxed

11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Lawrence Discovery Store is home to phenomenal science kits, enthralling books, and fun toys…

Parent and child playing in Forces that Shape the Bay
07/06/2024
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Five Dollar Day

Visit The Lawrence and enjoy all the hands-on science we offer for just $5 per person. Put your engineering and…

Trapeze artist performing with blurred water fountain water framing the artist
07/14/2024
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

The Lawrence Carnival

Step right up to our pop-up boardwalk for a science carnival and learn the science behind your favorite frozen treat…

Cranes flying over Platte River in Nebraska Sandhill during a sunset.
05/25/2024

3D Theater Opening Day: Wings Over Water 3D

Celebrate the reopening of our 3D Theater with a screen that doubles the surface area and a new state-of-the-art projector,…

Children interacting with Melbourne the bearded dragon
03/30/2024–04/07/2024

Critter Connections

Spring Break at The Lawrence Why do some lizards change color? How does a snake hear without ear holes? Bring…

Two girls working on a physics activity in the classroom
03/09/2024
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

International Women’s Day

Celebrate women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math on International Women’s Day!

Picture of brooke smiley
03/30/2024–04/07/2024

EARTH.SPEAKS

Come check out brooke’s work and learn from her about sustainable architecture! See how brooke connects with the earth to…

Child interacting with the EKG monitor of the Pulse sculpture
03/30/2024–04/07/2024

Pulse Sculpture by Flaming Lotus Girls

Have you ever seen an 8-foot fiery human heart? Join the Flaming Lotus Girls for a temporary installation of their…

Sunprint art
03/30/2024–04/07/2024

Sunprint Kit Celebration

Celebrate Spring Break with solar science! We’ll have a printmaking station all week featuring our Sunprint Kit paper in Forces…

A close up of a child holding a guitar and an adult showing them how to play
04/06/2024
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Instrument Petting Zoo

Get up close and personal with musical instruments and get inspired by the power of music!

Girl walking down wood stump steps in the Outdoor Nature Lab
04/21/2024
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Earth Day Celebration

Come celebrate Earth Day in style at the Outdoor Nature Lab!

View from above of friends seated at a table for a dinner of salad and pizza
11/09/2023
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

The Future of Food: A Benefit Event for Hungry Minds

Join us at The Lawrence for an immersive evening for hungry minds exploring the future of food. This celebratory benefit…

Member of Dans of Steel playing instrument
02/03/2024
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

02/03/2024
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Roots of Jazz in the Music of Steely Dan

Local band The Dans of Steel will delight guests with a performance that will break down the music of Steely…

Making Music Exhibit: Two children are trying out one of the Making Music activities.
06/24/2023
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Summer Science Funday: Making Music Exhibition Opening Day

Rock out with science and celebrate the opening of our brand-new exhibition, Making Music: Math and Science Out Loud!

Child participating in electricity demonstration
04/03/2024

The Shocking Nature of Wildfires Science Show

Learn more about how electrical charges can impact the world around us in this explosive interactive science show during Spring…

Alphabet Rockers lead artists
02/20/2023

Grammy-winning Alphabet Rockers concerts on Presidents’ Day and so much more

Celebrate the school and work holiday at The Lawrence with only $5 admission. In addition to our biotech lab, design…

a boy looks in wonder at a cloud of vapor produced by dry ice
01/06/2023
1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.

Solids, Liquids, and Gases Science Show

Explore the properties of the three states of matter—solids, liquids, and gasses—in this phase-changing, mind-bending science show! You’ll hear lots…

A group gathers to celebrate new years with falling confetti
12/31/2022

2022 Grand Finale

Join us for our annual celebration and launch into your New Year’s festivities! You bring the holiday cheer, and we’ll…

A child is participating in an activity in a physics exhibit at The Lawrence
12/21/2022
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Phenomenal Physics

Come explore the forces of physics—the basic principles that govern our physical world. Explore electricity and magnetism, optics and sound,…

Pheena the whale returns to the Lawrence Hall of Science on a crane.
July 30, 2021

At The Lawrence

The Lawrence is reopening outdoors this summer!Starting Memorial Day weekend, join us Thursdays through Sundays for Summer Fundays at The…