The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
The Lawrence Hall of Science will be closed to the public from Monday, August 18th to Friday, August 29th.
We’ll bring our science programs to you.
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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Want to give your students an exciting field trip experience without leaving your school? Our expert educators bring an On-The-Go van with everything we need to provide an unforgettable learning experience. From NGSS-aligned classroom workshops to whole-school assemblies, our programs are conveniently tailored to meet your needs. Your students will be dazzled while gaining a deeper understanding of science topics like engineering, chemistry, and more.
Astonish your students with exciting experiments live on stage! Our science shows are designed to engage up to 300 TK–8 students through science demonstrations and lots of audience participation. Explore the states of matter or discover the shocking nature of wildfires in an experience sure to leave students “oohing” and “aahing”!
50 minutes
Looking to give your students a more focused dive into science topics? STEM Workshops provide up to 30 TK–8 students an in-depth classroom experience exploring circuitry, slime, and more. These NGSS-aligned workshops are designed to complement your curriculum and spark your students’ curiosity.
60-75 minutes
Let your students follow their curiosity as they explore a pop-up science center! Festivals transform your gymnasium or auditorium into an exhibit hall full of exciting experiments and delightful opportunities for discovery. 40–150 TK–8 students can learn about physics phenomena, engineering, and more!
$1,650 for up to three sessions at one location on one day
$1,155 for up to three sessions at one location on one day
These rates apply to schools and non-profit organizations. For corporate and other rates please email our Sales & Registration Office at lhsreg@berkeley.edu.
June – AugustWednesday and Thursday
September – OctoberTuesday through Friday
November – MayMonday through Friday
For information about additional availability, contact lhsreg@berkeley.edu.
Travel fee for programs more than 80 miles away: $320
Administrative fee for custom agreements: $250
Questions? We’d love to speak to you.
lawrenceinfo@berkeley.edu
Have you ever experienced a thunderstorm? Do you know how fires burn? Join us to learn more about how charges can impact the world around us through several bright and explosive demonstrations. Spark an interest in electricity and fire safety in this spectacular show!
What happens when you mix baking soda and vinegar in a gigantic test tube…and then try to contain it? What sub-zero substance has the ability to shrink an inflated balloon down to nothing, or even make a plant as delicate as glass? What is dry-ice and what does it do?! Discover the answer to these questions, and more, through the phase-changing, mind-bending world of solids, liquids, and gases!
Grades 3-5 & 6-8 Overview Students are introduced to engineering as they explore the role of force and motion in…
Grades 1-2 Overview Students engage in problem-solving as they explore linkages in this hands-on engineering design activity. They design and…
Grades 3-5 & 6-8 Overview Students are introduced to engineering and properties of fluids as they envision and build a…
Grades 1-2 Overview Students engage in problem solving as they make inventions using simple hydraulic systems. They think like engineers…
Grades TK/K Overview Students explore the ups and downs of force and motion through playful investigations with balls and creative…
Grades 3-5 & 6-8 Overview How do squid swim? Catch prey? Eat? Reproduce? Is ink a means to escape predators?…
Grades 3-5 & 6-8 Overview “Why does it do that? What would happen if…?” Dry ice inspires students to create…
Grades 3-5 & 6-8 Overview There’s a heat wave, and the cooling fans of Hot Town Elementary School aren’t working…
Grades 1-2 Overview Is slime a solid, a liquid, or something in between? Students consider the differences between these states…
Welcome to the world of phenomenal physics! In this lab, you will be introduced to the forces of physics – the basic principles that govern our physical world. As a physicist, you will observe, ask, and experiment on topics ranging from electricity and magnetism to sound and fluid dynamics. What will you discover about these forces?
Step into the shoes of an engineer as you Build, Engineer, and Invent! This hands-on design challenge experience brings out the engineer in everyone. Explore building in two and three dimensions while discovering the design properties involved in constructing sturdy structures, bridges, roller coasters, and more! We bring the building materials; you supply the creativity!
