The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed December 24 & 25 Open New Year’s Day View Additional Hours >
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The Lawrence has exciting special events planned for Winter, and we hope you’ll join us! From one of our signature Five Dollar Days offering discounted admission to our annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, there are so many opportunities to explore and discover. Check out our upcoming events!
Five Dollar DaySunday, December 810:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.$5 reduced admission
Visit The Lawrence and enjoy all the hands-on science we offer for just $5 per person. Learn cutting-edge science in Hands-on Biotech and Virtually Human, meet prehistoric beasts in Dinosaur Lookout, and more! $5 Days are part of our efforts to increase access to our programs for all.
Members: Curiosity Corner/Esquina Curiosa PreviewFriday, December 2010:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We’re revamping our offerings for little scientists ages 0–6! Members of The Lawrence are invited to join us for a sneak preview of one the new experiences, Curiosity Corner / Esquina Curiosa, featuring Dance Into the Light, a playful exploration of color, light, and shadow.
Winter WeeksSaturday, December 21–Sunday, January 510:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Closed December 24–25
Join us for our annual celebration of the Winter season, featuring additional open days, new activities, special events, and more! Discover new exhibits for little scientists, experience an all-new Planetarium show, explore the museum with a special dinosaur scavenger hunt, and more!
2024 Grand FinaleDecember 3110:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Can’t keep the kids awake till midnight? Join us for our annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve party! Bid farewell to 2024 and ring in 2025 with colorful confetti blasted from a confetti cannon. We can’t wait to celebrate together—with science!
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