The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
The Lawrence is OPEN for Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Monday 10/12 Open Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ‘ammatka Cafe is temporarily closed View Additional Hours >
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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?
We’re open for Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 12, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission
General
Age 3+: $27
Kids under 2: FREE
Members: FREE
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