The Lawrence Hall of Science

The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.

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BIG GIVE 3-10-22 Make a donation to our Children's Scholarship Fund
March 9, 2022

Big Give 2022

A Big Thanks to all of you who responded when we asked you to make a difference in a young…

Two students are outdoors examining nature using a magnifying glass and a microscope
February 8, 2022

Lingering Concerns & Signs of Hope for Nation’s Outdoor Science Programs

February 8, 2022, Berkeley, California– Millions of children have missed out on enriching outdoor science education experiences since the start…

Middle school students work in pairs, observing simulations on a laptop, in their classroom using Amplify Science curriculum
January 28, 2022

Independent Study: Amplify Science for Middle School Has Significant Positive Impact on Student Learning

Curriculum materials designed for Next Generation Science Standards show promise A gold-standard independent study led by the nonprofit research, development,…

Masked student seated outdoors on a lawn raises hand
December 1, 2021

The Lawrence Shares Best Practices for Outdoor Learning with Schools and Districts

The Lawrence Hall of Science has created a set of sample menus for best practices in outdoor learning, thanks to…

Visitors exploring exhibits at The Lawrence
October 29, 2021

Back to “Normal”?

As The Lawrence prepares to reopen our indoor space to the public for the first time in 20 months, and…

A butterfly lands on a child's finger
October 1, 2021

Remembering Elizabeth Karplus

Betty dedicated her life to science and learning and was committed to engaging young people of all abilities in both.