The Lawrence Hall of Science

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

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A young scientist experiments with the Hall's Tesla Coil in front of a crowd.
March 20, 2017

The Hall recognized as 2017 IMLS National Medal Finalist

A young scientist experiments with the Hall’s Tesla Coil at the Lafayette Library in Lafayette, CA. Lawrence Hall of Science…

Sunstones at The Lawrence
March 7, 2017

Reading & Science: A Winning Combination

07 Mar2017 Can first graders read to learn as they learn to read? That was the intriguing question that drove…

The BEETLES team
March 6, 2017

Hall Program Recognized for Excellence in Environmental Education

The BEETLES Team. Clockwise from top-right: Kevin Beals, Lynn Barakos, Emilie Lygren, Craig Strang, and Jedda Foreman Lawrence Hall of…

Children playing on the DNA sculpture at the Lawrence
February 28, 2017

Installing a Giant Maze at the Hall

If you paid us a visit recently, you may have noticed a new way to explore science at the Hall….

Two children and a staff member are working together during a science activity.
February 3, 2017

Innovations & Inspirations

On January 24th, the Lawrence Hall of Science Advisory Council hosted a benefit event called “Innovations & Inspirations.” The event…

The Lawrence Hall of Science
January 20, 2017

Our Oath on Inauguration Day

Today, on Inauguration Day, I am certain—more certain than ever—that the work we do at the Lawrence Hall of Science…