The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Wed-Sun 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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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.
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Join The Lawrence for one of our signature Five Dollar Days as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the National…
Come celebrate Earth Day in style at the Outdoor Nature Lab!
The Lawrence is abuzz with insect science! You’re invited for an evening of exploration of science both big and small!…
Join The Lawrence and celebrate the power of artificial intelligence (AI) on National AI Literacy Day! Discover how AI solves…
Explore how science, technology, and tradition are shaping what we eat. Discover a world where food choices can help heal the planet, fuel our bodies, and build sustainable communities.
Come experience our newest hands-on exhibition Future of Food! Discover a world where food choices can help heal the planet,…
Join us at The Lawrence for a late-night watch party to catch this celestial spectacle, also known as a Blood…
Members, you’re invited to a special sneak preview of Future of Food, our latest hands-on exhibition.
Members: you’re invited to an exclusive look at our early childhood drop-in program, “Dance Into The Light!”
Visit The Lawrence and enjoy all the hands-on science we offer for just $5 per person.
Join us for our annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve party! Bid farewell to 2024 and ring in 2025 with colorful…
Come talk with scientists at Berkeley Lab to hear about their ongoing work to understand and discover this elusive matter.…
Register now for Winter Camps at The Lawrence. Campers in grades 1–5 will either dig into the mysteries of the…
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…
Ready, set, dig! From dinosaur bones to a variety of mystery fossils, there’s no telling what you will unearth!
Soak up the sun and celebrate Spring Break with special events, extended hours, and more at The Lawrence!
Become a member! Join us for an exclusive Members-only prehistoric preview of our new exhibit Dinosaur Lookout! Bring a picnic…
On the same day as the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, join us for a friendly…
What happens when a song gets stuck in your head? Why do we like certain melodies and not others? Why…
A brand new dinosaur exhibit is roaring into The Lawrence! Join us on Saturday, October 19 for the grand opening…
Commemorate the spooky season with a celebration of misunderstood creatures!
Celebrate Indigenous People Heritage Month in the Outdoor Nature Lab with ‘ottoy Initiative leaders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino.
Get into the Thanksgiving spirit and help us pilot activities for our upcoming exhibition, Future of Food.
Feel the warmth of the sun and sand between your toes at our outdoor science party!
Be the first to see a brand-new 3D film about the king of dinosaurs! We’re rolling out the red carpet…
Celebrate everyone’s favorite prehistoric giants with a whole week of special dinosaur-themed activities! The week kicks off with the premiere…
Join us for a pilot of our upcoming exhibit specially designed for your little explorers. Embark on an illuminating journey…
11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Lawrence Discovery Store is home to phenomenal science kits, enthralling books, and fun toys…
Step right up to our pop-up boardwalk for a science carnival and learn the science behind your favorite frozen treat…
Celebrate the reopening of our 3D Theater with a screen that doubles the surface area and a new state-of-the-art projector,…
Spring Break at The Lawrence Why do some lizards change color? How does a snake hear without ear holes? Bring…
Celebrate women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math on International Women’s Day!
Come check out brooke’s work and learn from her about sustainable architecture! See how brooke connects with the earth to…
Have you ever seen an 8-foot fiery human heart? Join the Flaming Lotus Girls for a temporary installation of their…
Celebrate Spring Break with solar science! We’ll have a printmaking station all week featuring our Sunprint Kit paper in Forces…
Get up close and personal with musical instruments and get inspired by the power of music!
Join us at The Lawrence for an immersive evening for hungry minds exploring the future of food. This celebratory benefit…
Local band The Dans of Steel will delight guests with a performance that will break down the music of Steely…
Rock out with science and celebrate the opening of our brand-new exhibition, Making Music: Math and Science Out Loud!
Learn more about how electrical charges can impact the world around us in this explosive interactive science show during Spring…
Celebrate the school and work holiday at The Lawrence with only $5 admission. In addition to our biotech lab, design…
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…
Come explore the forces of physics—the basic principles that govern our physical world. Explore electricity and magnetism, optics and sound,…
The Lawrence is reopening outdoors this summer!Starting Memorial Day weekend, join us Thursdays through Sundays for Summer Fundays at The…