The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. April 1 - 9 open daily
Bring your students to The Lawrence, or bring our inquiry-based 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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Open Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
All Ages
Accessible
Step into our interactive, outdoor science park to learn how water erosion, earthquakes, weather, and other geologic forces have worked together to create the Bay Area landscape.
Control the water flow from the simulated Sierra Nevada, roll up your sleeves at our hands-on erosion tables, and check out the panoramic view of the Bay.
Visitors Can Choose to
Make sure to stop by the telescope station before you leave, to enjoy a closer look at the San Francisco Bay Area.
Forces That Shape the Bay was made possible with support from the National Science Foundation and a generous gift from the UC Berkeley Class of 1948.
Admission
General
Age 3+: $20
Kids under 2: FREE
Members: FREE
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