The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Wednesday–Sunday 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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Summer Camps at The Lawrence are all of your young explorer’s favorite things about our science center rolled into one long action-packed experience filled with experiments, discovery, and fun!
A crowd gathers in our Forces That Shape the Bay outdoor exhibit, buzzing with anticipation. They’re admiring a giant 8-foot sculpture made of metal, shaped like a human heart, complete with anatomically correct chambers and blood vessels.
Visitors to The Lawrence can get an introduction to biotechnology and its current and potential uses in our Hands-on Biotech exhibit!
The College and Career Alliance Support Network (CCASN) works with collaborative partners to transform public education systems and build pathways to college and careers.
Check out the full schedule of events and mark your calendar for a sensational spring!
Register now for Summer Camps at The Lawrence. Campers in grades 1–6 invent toys, explore the universe, investigate animal behaviors, and more!
Through our Teen Research Programs, a socio-economically diverse group of Bay Area middle and high school students visits labs, kindles their curiosity, and discovers that they, too, can pursue a degree or career in STEM.
Thanks to all members and visitors who came out to send off 2023 and start the new year with a bang!
Take a look at the top stories of the year, and get ready to make 2024 another thrilling year of science fun!
Next summer, Science at Cal is expanding its Caminos events to make them even more accessible, engaging, and relatable to the Spanish-speaking patrons of the Oakland Public Library.
A new exhibit at The Lawrence aims to demystify the latest technology and engage visitors’ curiosity about how AI works.
Because we know what engages children, we’ve put together a list of science kits, books, crafts, and more that make excellent gifts or stocking stuffers.
On Saturday, October 21, visitors and members were among the first to experience the new Animal Discovery Zone!
For nearly 50 years, kids and families have used Sunprint paper to flex their creativity, capturing everything from leaves to action figures in signature white and blue images.
On Saturday, October 14, a partial eclipse will be visible across a large swath of the country, including right here in the Bay Area!
Picture a school gymnasium, except instead of kids playing dodgeball, it’s filled with the sights and sounds of discovery. The gym is transformed into a miniature science center!
What’s it like to pilot a robotic rover on another planet? What would it take to design and build a…
As summer turns to fall, The Lawrence has big plans to keep the science fun going. Join us throughout this…
In the year since it opened, thousands of visitors have explored nature in our backyard, searching for birds, learning about pollinators, and so much more. This week we’re looking back at what’s changed and what we’ve learned together, and looking forward to new experiences and ways to discover the wonders of the outdoors in the future.
Thanks to a generous donation and a new museum exhibition, a piece of The Lawrence has made it all the…
In our latest exhibition, nurture your inner musician as you discover the math of music and the science of sound.
The Lawrence will conduct a first-of-its-kind landscape study to assess the state of environmental instruction and education across California.
The ADZ team works hard to care for the many mammals, reptiles, and other critters in our animal colony. Soon, both staff and visitors alike will have more room to work with thanks to exciting renovations happening right now!
When you hear “artificial intelligence” (AI), the first thing that probably comes to mind are popular generative programs like ChatGPT…
From June 10 through August 12, join us every Saturday for fun-filled events featuring special guests and new activities.
Deep in the bowels of The Lawrence Hall of Science is a place where few visitors have set foot. As…
Have you ever designed and built your own miniature roller coaster using recycled materials? How about experimenting with hydraulics? Young…
Want happy campers? Registration is open for young scientists from first through sixth grade to explore hands-on science.
A new project by The Lawrence and its partners, funded by a $1.29 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, aims to center Ohlone culture, using mixed reality technology to create immersive science experiences.
UPDATED: The Lawrence Hall of Science stirred some science “egg-citement” when it returned to the White House Easter “EGGucation” Roll…
An ongoing curricular project at The Lawrence improves students’ and educators’ understanding of the global impact the ocean’s health has on our planet.
Youth Engaged in STEM Service (YESS) is a four-year project that began in 2020 to develop and study the impact of two different science-focused summer camp experiences for black and brown teen girls in their communities.