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. Closed December 24 & 25
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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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Explore nature and connect with the various organisms that call our backyard "home," in this new outdoor experience at The Lawrence. Follow wherever your curiosity takes you and get hands-on with the local flora and fauna. From birding with binoculars to observing the bees and other pollinators, you will learn about skills and tools that can help you observe nature anywhere there is a patch of green.
Become a Nature Detective and investigate a mystery that has occurred within the Outdoor Nature Lab! Put your observation skills to the test as you analyze 4 pieces of evidence to try and determine which animal (or animals?!) are to blame for the mystery.
Grab one of our self-guided scavenger hunts to get a taste of everything The Robert and Elizabeth Karplus Outdoor Nature Lab has to offer! Explore nature, make your own observations about local flora and fauna, and more.
Monday–Thursday, until July 20
Help us test out a new activity for the Outdoor Nature Lab! Grab your phone, or borrow one of our devices and become a nature photographer. Follow our prompts to search for and photograph specific natural phenomena, then share your photos with our facilitators to earn a small prize. Plus, submit your photos and they might appear on our website, social media, or on a screen next to the Outdoor Nature Lab.
Help us test out a new activity for the Outdoor Nature Lab! Grab your phone, or borrow one of our devices and become a nature photographer. Follow our prompts to search for and photograph specific natural phenomena, then share your photos with our facilitators to earn a small prize. Plus, submit your photos and they might appear on our website, social media, or on a screen next to the Outdoor Nature Lab
Daily, 2:30–4:00 p.m.
This summer, explore high-flying avian science with up to three new bird activities in this new Outdoor Nature Lab experience! Bird Bonanza activities will rotate between the following:
The Outdoor Nature Lab is named in honor of Robert & Elizabeth Karplus. Learn more about their legacy and connection to UC Berkeley and The Lawrence Hall of Science.
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Sundays, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Through August 13
Join us each Sunday this summer to create art using the power of the sun! Harness the power of UV light to create a collectible image that you can take home and share with family and friends. Kits are also available to purchase in our Discovery Store during normal business hours, as well as our online store.
Admission
General
Age 3+: $20
Kids under 2: FREE
Members: FREE
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3D Theater
$4 + Admission
Planetarium
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