The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
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06/13/202610:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join The Lawrence On-The-Go at the Fremont Public Library for a fun-filled day celebrating our LGBTQ+ community!
05/17/202610:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of people and science in our community, including the opening of our brand-new lobby! Discover…
04/18/202610:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join The Lawrence On-The-Go for an exciting day filled with hands-on science, engineering, and technology adventures!
04/11/20261:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join The Lawrence On-The-Go in San Mateo for the Pasifika STEAM Fair!
04/26/202611:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join community partners and UC Berkeley student organizations for our third-annual Earth Day celebration! Observe crawly critters, explore climate science,…
03/29/2026–04/24/2026
Visit The Lawrence each week during Earth Month for a new featured activity as you prepare to celebrate the environment…
03/28/2026–04/05/2026
From March 28–April 5, we’ll be open every day with hands-on discovery and fun for kids on break from school.…
03/08/202611:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate women and girls in STEM on International Women’s Day at The Lawrence with one of our signature $5 Days!
03/01/202611:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join The Lawrence On-The-Go at the Chase Center for a dynamic and engaging educational experience designed to inspire curiosity and…
12/20/2025–01/04/2026
Looking for something to do with relatives in town? Bring the whole family to our annual celebration of the winter…
12/31/202510:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Want to ring in 2026, but can’t keep the kids up til midnight? Join us for our annual family-friendly New…
12/06/202510:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for the ultimate day of discovery for less! On Saturday, December 6th, explore The Lawrence for a special…
02/13/2026–03/15/2026
Join us as we celebrate Ohlone culture and the opening of the brand-new ‘ammatka Cafe starting February 13!
11/08/20255:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Step into an immersive evening of moody lighting, ambient soundscapes, and self-guided exploration of multisensory exhibits as you discover the…
11/01/202510:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for an all-day Halloween extravaganza celebrating the spooky season!
11/02/202510:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
This vibrant festival brings over 100,000 people together to enjoy music, food, and activities, paying homage to the dead. Visit…
10/25/202511:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join The Lawrence On-The-Go at the largest free celebration of science in Northern California!
10/04/2025
Join The Lawrence Planetarium online as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the world’s first planetarium!
09/14/202510:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join The Lawrence On-The-Go at the East Bay’s largest street festival! The Solano Stroll is chock full of art vendors,…
09/13/202510:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for the 5th annual Kits Cubed STEM Fair, an exciting community event for the whole Bay Area!
09/07/202511:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join The Lawrence On-The-Go at the Family Garden offering a welcoming, family-friendly space for everyone to gather and celebrate together.
07/31/2025
Is mathematics a human invention, or is it woven into the fabric of reality? Join an engaging panel of physicists…
08/14/20258:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable family-friendly evening under the stars as we celebrate the Perseids!
06/21/202510:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with us and discover the cosmic connections between science, art, and Indigenous knowledge!
06/08/202511:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
On National Children’s Day, join us for a celebration of how curiosity and play shape learning. Plus, a special guest…
07/19/202511:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join The Lawrence On-The-Go at the Greater Vallejo Recreation District’s (GVRD) annual Parks n Rex Day to enjoy hands-on fun…
07/12/20251:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino of the ‘ottoy Initiative for a hands-on workshop celebrating Ohlone cultural traditions and the…
08/09/20251:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
05/10/2025
Join The Lawrence for one of our signature Five Dollar Days as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the National…
04/27/202511:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Earth Day in style at the Outdoor Nature Lab!
05/08/20256:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The Lawrence is abuzz with insect science! You’re invited for an evening of exploration of science both big and small!…
03/28/202511:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join The Lawrence and celebrate the power of artificial intelligence (AI) on National AI Literacy Day! Discover how AI solves…
03/31/202510:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Blast off with Lawrence On-The-Go at Oakland’s magical storybook theme park to explore hands-on space-themed activities and spark your curiosity…
03/08/2025
Come experience our newest hands-on exhibition Future of Food! Discover a world where food choices can help heal the planet,…
03/13/202510:00 p.m.–03/14/202512:00 a.m.
Join us at The Lawrence for a late-night watch party to catch this celestial spectacle, also known as a Blood…
03/07/20254:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Members, you’re invited to a special sneak preview of Future of Food, our latest hands-on exhibition.
02/25/20255:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Explorará cómo una nueva generación de satélites está mejorando simultáneamente la cartografía del agua, las predicciones climáticas y los esfuerzos…
03/25/20255:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
En esta charla hablaré de cómo las ranas venenosas son capaces de realizar esta asombrosa hazaña sin intoxicarse, con algunos…
12/20/202410:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Members: you’re invited to an exclusive look at our early childhood drop-in program, “Dance Into The Light!”
12/21/2024–01/05/2025
We’re open December 21–January 5 with special events, refreshed activities, new experiences, and more! Fill your holiday season with curiosity…
12/08/202410:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit The Lawrence and enjoy all the hands-on science we offer for just $5 per person.
12/31/2024
Join us for our annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve party! Bid farewell to 2024 and ring in 2025 with colorful…
11/18/2024–11/22/2024
Join us for Space Weather Explorers Week! Engage with fellow enthusiasts in a dynamic conversation and bring your curiosity.
10/31/202411:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come talk with scientists at Berkeley Lab to hear about their ongoing work to understand and discover this elusive matter.…
10/10/20245:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
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…
09/28/202411:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Ready, set, dig! From dinosaur bones to a variety of mystery fossils, there’s no telling what you will unearth!
03/29/2025–04/06/2025
Soak up the sun and celebrate Spring Break with special events, extended hours, and more at The Lawrence!
10/18/20245:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Become a member! Join us for an exclusive Members-only prehistoric preview of our new exhibit Dinosaur Lookout! Bring a picnic…
04/22/20255:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
La Tierra es el único planeta conocido que alberga vida. La mayor parte de la vida en la Tierra es…
08/11/202411:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
On the same day as the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, join us for a friendly…
08/21/20246:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for the Climate Adaptation Science Fair at KQED’s new headquarters in San Francisco. Discover how we can adapt…
08/24/202411:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
What happens when a song gets stuck in your head? Why do we like certain melodies and not others? Why…
09/14/202410:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy hours of interactive science activities, music, guest speakers, delicious food, and more.
09/14/202410:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
September’s theme is Engineering Encounters. Find our booth to design, build, and test your creations and put your engineering skills…
10/19/202410:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
A brand new dinosaur exhibit is roaring into The Lawrence! Join us on Saturday, October 19 for the grand opening…
11/02/2024
Commemorate the spooky season with a celebration of misunderstood creatures!
11/24/202411:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Celebrate Indigenous People Heritage Month in the Outdoor Nature Lab with ‘ottoy Initiative leaders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino.
11/19/20245:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Héctor García Martín, físico, compartirá cómo su laboratorio utiliza tecnologías avanzadas para hacer que las nuevas soluciones sean más predecibles,…
11/23/202411:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get into the Thanksgiving spirit and help us pilot activities for our upcoming exhibition, Future of Food.
07/23/20245:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
La música está en todas partes. En una fiesta, en la calle, en nuestro cuerpo, en nuestra mente. Por eso…
06/23/202411:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Feel the warmth of the sun and sand between your toes at our outdoor science party!
06/25/20245:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Siempre ha sido un objetivo de la ciencia medir las dimensiones más pequeñas y con la resolución más rápida para…
06/29/2024
Be the first to see a brand-new 3D film about the king of dinosaurs! We’re rolling out the red carpet…
06/29/2024–07/07/2024
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…
07/14/202411:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Step right up to our pop-up boardwalk for a science carnival and learn the science behind your favorite frozen treat…
05/25/2024
Celebrate the reopening of our 3D Theater with a screen that doubles the surface area and a new state-of-the-art projector,…
03/30/2024–04/07/2024
Spring Break at The Lawrence Why do some lizards change color? How does a snake hear without ear holes? Bring…
03/09/202411:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math on International Women’s Day!
03/09/202410:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Lawrence On-The-Go and over 70 other organizations to explore rockets and beehives, robots and sharks, catapults and hearts, animation,…
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…
02/25/202412:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Bring your positivity and join The Lawrence On-The-Go at Oakland’s 7th annual Black Joy Parade!
Celebrate Spring Break with solar science! We’ll have a printmaking station all week featuring our Sunprint Kit paper in Forces…
Help us test a new activity for your littlest future scientists! Have a blast exploring with various optical tools that…
11/11/202411:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get up close and personal with musical instruments and get inspired by the power of music!
04/08/202410:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore solar science and witness a solar eclipse!
04/28/202410:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
01/05/202411:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. 01/05/20242:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m.
Explore the properties of the three states of matter—solids, liquids, and gasses—in this phase-changing, mind-bending science show!
12/31/202310:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Looking to celebrate the New Year with your kids but don’t want to stay up past their bedtime? Our annual…
12/09/202311:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 12/10/202311:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive activity in our Hands-on Biotech exhibit!
11/20/2023–11/22/2023 11/24/2023–11/25/2023
Embark on an illuminating journey into a world of wonder and discovery and help us pilot a new exhibit for…
11/18/202311:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m. 11/19/202311:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
Walk the red carpet and enjoy a special preview of our latest 3D film, Blue Whales: Return of the Giants!
11/16/202312:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Indoor air quality—the air quality within and around homes, buildings, and other structures—affects our health and comfort just as outdoor…
11/16/20234:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered about the indigenous traditions of Berkeley and the East Bay? Join us on Thursday, November 16…
10/29/202310:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our annual Halloween party is back! Visitors wearing a costume can get free tickets to 3D films or Planetarium shows.…
11/09/20235:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us at The Lawrence for an immersive evening for hungry minds exploring the future of food. This celebratory benefit…
10/21/202311:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Renovations on our beloved Animal Discovery Zone are nearly complete!
10/14/20238:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
On October 14, an annular solar eclipse will be visible across the United States. The Lawrence will have eclipse glasses…
10/21/202310:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join us for an exclusive Members-only preview of our newly refurbished Animal Discovery Zone (ADZ)!
10/14/202310:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This talk will guide you through the origins and journey of the Solar Wind from the Sun to the Earth,…
08/19/202310:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Catch Lawrence On-the-Go at Scientific Adventures for Girls’ STEAM night: Planet Protectors. Build a terrarium, learn about pollinators, become a…
08/22/20235:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
El trabajo de Héctor consiste en secuestrar el ribosoma, haciéndolo capaz de ensamblar bloques de construcción que no son aminoácidos…
08/26/202311:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Explore everyday science at Science@Stockmen’s Park, a free monthly outdoor event for children ages three and up, teens, and adults.…
10/08/202310:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit The Lawrence and enjoy all the hands-on science we offer for just $5 per person. $5 Days are part…
08/17/202312:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
August’s virtual lecture is all about earthquakes! Join Dr. Sarina Patel from UC Berkeley’s Seismology Lab and Dr. Floriana Petrone…
09/09/202310:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Lawrence On-the-Go for a fun Saturday STEM Fair with Kits Cubed, an organization based in Oakland dedicated to igniting…
09/23/202312:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Bring your lunch and picnic outside next to our Sun Stones II exhibit, a sculpture offering unique viewing opportunities of…
09/24/202312:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Sea Otter Savvy’s Heather Barrett and Cafe Ohlone co-founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino in our Outdoor Nature Lab…