The Lawrence Hall of Science

The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.

Archives: Events

A child conducts an experiment with dry ice while holding a science beaker and wearing safety glasses

01/05/2024
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
01/05/2024
2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m.

Solids, Liquids, and Gases Show

Explore the properties of the three states of matter—solids, liquids, and gasses—in this phase-changing, mind-bending science show!

Kids and families marvel at large amount of confetti falling from above

12/31/2023
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

2023 Grand Finale

Looking to celebrate the New Year with your kids but don’t want to stay up past their bedtime? Our annual…

A boy drips liquid from a pipette into a leaf-shaped mold

12/09/2023
11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
12/10/2023
11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Bioplastic Holiday Ornaments

Get into the holiday spirit with a festive activity in our Hands-on Biotech exhibit!

A group of children standing together and smiling. Some are stretching up their arms and jumping for the photo.

11/20/2023–11/22/2023
11/24/2023–11/25/2023

Dance Into the Light

Embark on an illuminating journey into a world of wonder and discovery and help us pilot a new exhibit for…

Two blue whales

11/18/2023
11:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
11/19/2023
11:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.

Blue Whales 3D Member Preview

Walk the red carpet and enjoy a special preview of our latest 3D film, Blue Whales: Return of the Giants!

A warehouse containing orange canisters stacked three levels high.

11/16/2023
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Science at Cal – Clearing the Air: Health Impacts of Indoor Air Pollution

Indoor air quality—the air quality within and around homes, buildings, and other structures—affects our health and comfort just as outdoor…