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. Closed December 24 & 25
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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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Indoor air quality—the air quality within and around homes, buildings, and other structures—affects our health and comfort just as outdoor air quality does. In this month’s Midday Science Cafe, we bring you two experts who are studying the impacts of indoor air pollution from two different perspectives.
Join UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science for part 1 of our District Leaders as Science Champions series! Learn why having the right instructional materials is critical for teacher and student success in science and how district leadership teams go about evaluating and selecting the best materials for their district.
Don’t miss part 2 of our District Leaders as Science Champions series with UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science! We’ll highlight six essential moves district leaders can make that help create the conditions for successful implementation of HQIM in a district.
Have you ever wondered about the indigenous traditions of Berkeley and the East Bay? Join us on Thursday, November 16 to hear Ohlone storytellers sharing their culture!
Our annual Halloween party is back! Visitors wearing a costume can get free tickets to 3D films or Planetarium shows. Plus, meet creepy crawly critters in our Animal Discovery Zone, and learn to make pumpkins fly in our catapult activity. Members can decorate their own glow-in-the-dark pumpkins in our Member Lounge.
Join us at The Lawrence for an immersive evening for hungry minds exploring the future of food. This celebratory benefit event will include tastings inspired by food innovators, interactive experiences, a seated dinner, and a thought-provoking talk from our featured speaker, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli.