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. View Additional Hours >
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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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As summer turns to fall, The Lawrence has big plans to keep the science fun going. Join us throughout this…
In the year since it opened, thousands of visitors have explored nature in our backyard, searching for birds, learning about pollinators, and so much more. This week we’re looking back at what’s changed and what we’ve learned together, and looking forward to new experiences and ways to discover the wonders of the outdoors in the future.
Thanks to a generous donation and a new museum exhibition, a piece of The Lawrence has made it all the…
The Lawrence will conduct a first-of-its-kind landscape study to assess the state of environmental instruction and education across California.
The ADZ team works hard to care for the many mammals, reptiles, and other critters in our animal colony. Soon, both staff and visitors alike will have more room to work with thanks to exciting renovations happening right now!
Have you ever wondered what it takes to develop the educational content and the dazzling visuals of a Planetarium show? Like all of our exhibits and learning experiences, it takes hard work and the collaboration of experts across The Lawrence to create engaging experiences that keep our members and visitors returning for more space exploration.
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