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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Shows at 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Activity
Get an astronaut’s-eye-view of Earth’s surface on this giant six-foot globe!
Science On a Sphere is temporarily closed.
Have you ever wondered about global weather patterns or where earthquakes happen around the world? Science On a Sphere® creates stunning visual animations from real planetary data and displays them dynamically on a six-foot-diameter globe. Step up to the control panel and discover data about our solar system’s climate, seismic activity, and other planets. Explore independently, or join us for a free guided interactive show!
15-minute sphere show
Explore the Sun’s dynamic magnetic field and how it produces sunspots and solar storms. This interactive program–with props–reveals how the Sun changes over time in a predictable cycle!
Note: times & availability subject to change
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Explore Science On a Sphere at the The Lawrence, and visit sos.noaa.gov for more information.
Admission
General
Age 3+: $20
Kids under 2: FREE
Members: FREE
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3D Theater
$5 + Admission
Planetarium
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Explaining Eclipses – 12:00 & 4:00 p.m.Occasionally the Sun disappears from Earth’s daytime sky when its light is blocked by the Moon. This 15-minute Science On a Sphere demonstration, including kid-powered props, explores how solar eclipses occur and where and when you can see them.
Get ready for a partial solar eclipse on April 8! Learn about the science behind eclipses and why they happen in this interactive show.