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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Soak up the sun and celebrate Spring Break with special events, extended hours, and more at The Lawrence! Bring your suntan lotion and dig in the sand in our Forces That Shape the Bay outdoor exhibit, featuring Sunprint® Kits, beach chairs and umbrellas for relaxing, and fun games and beach-themed activities to keep the family entertained and engaged! Through the Looking Glass Pilot Daily, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Members Only: 10:00 – 11:00 am Room D Help us test out a new activity for your littlest future scientists! Critter Connections Daily, 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. 20-minute drop-in program Animal Discovery Zone Why do some lizards change color? How does a snake hear without ear holes? Bring your curiosity with you in this guided interactive exploration with our expert staff and our animal ambassadors from the Animal Discovery Zone. Sunprint Kit Celebration Daily, 11:00 – 4:00 p.m. Forces That Shape the Bay Express your creativity with the power of the Sun at our Sunprint station all week long! Then, vote for your favorites to win a prize on Sunday, April 7. Instrument Petting Zoo Saturday, April 6, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Making Music: Math and Science Out Loud Get up close and personal with musical instruments and get inspired by the power of music! Pulse Sculpture by Flaming Lotus Girls Saturday, March 30–Sunday, April 7 Pulse is a large-scale, anatomically correct human heart sculpted out of metal. The sculpture beats fire to simulate blood flow through its chambers and vessels. Stop by on selected dates to witness the pyrotechnics! EARTH.SPEAKS Saturday, March 30–Sunday, April 7. Closed Monday, April 1. Forces That Shape the Bay Join 𐓷𐓘𐓻𐓘𐓻𐓟 (Wah-zha-zhe, Osage) body and earth artist brooke smiley and SOZO at The Lawrence to create art in our Forces That Shape the Bay outdoor exhibit. The Shocking Nature of Wildfires Science Show Wednesday, April 3, 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Classroom I Learn about how electrical charges can impact the world around us in this explosive interactive science show. Eclipse Viewing Party Monday, April 8, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Forces That Shape the Bay Join The Lawrence to explore solar science and safely view a partial solar eclipse!
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Age 3+: $20
Kids under 2: FREE
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