The Lawrence Hall of Science

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

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The Lawrence supernova graphic with a collage of images from The Lawrence
December 21, 2023

Look Back at an Exciting Year of Discovery, Exploration, and Science Fun!

Take a look at the top stories of the year, and get ready to make 2024 another thrilling year of science fun!

View from The Lawrence where two visitors are looking out over the bay
December 21, 2023

2023 Highlights Reel

Dear friends, As the year draws to a close, and as I reflect back on all we have accomplished this…

Two scientists from UC Berkeley presenting their research to an audience in Spanish
December 14, 2023

Ciencia en Español: Sharing Science With Oakland’s Spanish-speaking Community

Next summer, Science at Cal is expanding its Caminos events to make them even more accessible, engaging, and relatable to the Spanish-speaking patrons of the Oakland Public Library.

A child explores the Virtually Human AI exhibit
November 29, 2023

Virtually Human Explores What it Means for AI to Act Like a Human

A new exhibit at The Lawrence aims to demystify the latest technology and engage visitors’ curiosity about how AI works.

Products from our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide arrayed on a shelf in the Discovery Store
November 15, 2023

Holiday Gift Guide: Toys, Books, and More From Our Discovery Store!

Because we know what engages children, we’ve put together a list of science kits, books, crafts, and more that make excellent gifts or stocking stuffers.

A child observes a turtle in the Animal Discovery Zone.
November 1, 2023

Reptile Revelry: Celebrating the Reopened Animal Discovery Zone

On Saturday, October 21, visitors and members were among the first to experience the new Animal Discovery Zone!