The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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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Delve into various sand samples to find small plastic particles that can accumulate on beaches and in the ocean. Use microscopes to learn about different types of plastic and their atomic structure. Explore next-generation plastics research happening right here at UC Berkeley that will help avoid this problem in the future.
Admission
General
Age 3+: $20
Kids under 2: FREE
Members: FREE
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3D Theater
$5 + Admission
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