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.
We’ll bring our science programs to you.
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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To help you prepare for your visit, we have prepared this informational page to address frequently asked questions and concerns. If you have additional questions, please contact us.
We encourage visitors and members to reserve tickets online. However, tickets can be purchased upon arrival.
We participate in two reciprocal admissions programs:
1. The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program
2. The Association of Children’s Museum (ACM) Reciprocal Network
If you have a museum membership with ASTC Passport benefits, you can receive free admission for 2 adults and children under18 living in the same household—if your home residence or the science center or museum that you belong to is more than 90 miles linear distance from The Lawrence. Proof of residence is required.
If you have a museum membership with ACM Reciprocal Network benefits, you can receive 50% off general admission to The Lawrence for up to six (6) people. The cardholder must be present for discounted admission.
If you are not feeling well, please stay home. We are glad to exchange your tickets for another day if you have to cancel because of illness.
Exhibits and public spaces are sanitized regularly. We have hand sanitizer widely available and new bathrooms on the upper level where guests can wash their hands. We’ve upgraded our air filtration to hospital-level quality. Please note our air system uses 100% outside air with no recirculation. (This also means if it’s cold outside, it’s cold inside, so dress for the weather!)
While masks are no longer required indoors, we encourage visitors to wear a mask if they are concerned about illness.
Tickets for 3D films and interactive Planetarium shows are available at the Visitor Services Desk for $5. Check to see what’s playing!
No, our previous cafe has been closed since 2020. However, The Discovery Store partners with Cal Catering to offer lunches daily. Enjoy your freshly made sandwich, salad or bowl in our lunchroom or at the picnic tables in Forces That Shape the Bay and the Outdoor Nature Lab. Snacks and drinks are also available in The Discovery Store.
Yes, view our school programs, which include field trips, science shows, and science festivals. Please contact lawrenceinfo@berkeley.edu for more information.
If you need assistance, feel free to approach any staff member or head to the Visitors Service Desk near the front door.
