The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
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Explore how science, technology, and tradition are shaping what we eat. Discover a world where food choices can help heal the planet, fuel our bodies, and build sustainable communities.
Welcome to the Future of Food, where science, technology, and tradition come together to shape what we eat! Dive into how our food choices can help heal the planet, fuel our bodies, and create fairer, more sustainable communities. Explore a cow’s microbiome, learn about FarmBots and other new technologies, and more. Plus, meet food heroes who are innovating how our food can be produced more sustainably and with respect for cultural traditions. Get ready to taste the future and see how you can make a difference!
The future is robotic! Design, build, and test your own model farmbot using LEGO® robot parts. What wheels and other components will help your robot to navigate a field and harvest crops?
The future of food is underground! Crawl through the tunnel and explore what makes healthy soil. Learn how soil delivers nutrients to plants and absorbs carbon, and get a microscopic view of healthy soil and the tiny organisms that live there.
The future of food is bioengineered! Explore bioengineered crops and play our bean bag toss game to learn how scientists are making crops like corn resistant to drought, disease, and other challenges.
The future is climate-friendly! Step up to the controls of Science On Sphere to explore climate data and discover the connections between farming and climate change on a six-foot globe.
The future is aquatic! Observe live oysters and learn about their vital role in filtering water. Then step up to our Hungry Hungry Oysters game to try your hand at filter feeding.
The future of food is you! Share your ideas and vision for the future, and pledge to make food choices that bring about a healthy and sustainable food future!
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General
Age 3+: $20
Kids under 2: FREE
Members: FREE
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