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. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
We’ll bring our science programs to you.
Our offerings are built for you, whether you are an informal educator, a science center director, a classroom teacher, or a school and district leader.
Our services are designed to support you in using data to demonstrate the impact of your STEM learning experiences and make strategic programming decisions. We can partner with you to bring interactive, relevant, and accessible learning experiences to your audience.
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Design, build, and test your own earthquake-safe structures with our Shake & Rattle exhibit.
When earthquakes happen, the ground shakes and buildings shake with it. This shake table is designed to simulate various kinds of ground movement that are observed in actual earthquakes. Architects and engineers use shake tables to test whether their buildings will remain stable during an earthquake.
Can you build a structure that stays standing through different types of shaking?
Admission
General
Age 3+: $25
Kids under 2: FREE
Members: FREE
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3D Theater
$5 + Admission
Planetarium
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