The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Wed-Sun 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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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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Walk the red carpet and enjoy a special preview of our latest 3D film, Blue Whales: Return of the Giants!
Indoor air quality—the air quality within and around homes, buildings, and other structures—affects our health and comfort just as outdoor…
Join UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science for part 1 of our District Leaders as Science Champions series! Learn why…
Don’t miss part 2 of our District Leaders as Science Champions series with UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science! We’ll…
Have you ever wondered about the indigenous traditions of Berkeley and the East Bay? Join us on Thursday, November 16…
Our annual Halloween party is back! Visitors wearing a costume can get free tickets to 3D films or Planetarium shows.…
Join us at The Lawrence for an immersive evening for hungry minds exploring the future of food. This celebratory benefit…
Join us to celebrate Mexican music and culture featuring Los Cenzontles, a Bay Area-based arts academy and band that amplifies…
Science is a critical subject in elementary school because it helps to develop students’ critical thinking skills, encourages curiosity and…
The 2023 Network for Network Leaders: Justice, Community, & Outdoor Learning piloted the creation of a “backbone support network” for…
For two years, 20 organizations and over a 150 individuals came together with the The Center for Environmental Learning at…
Twenty organizations nationwide are working toward racial equity with Lawrence Hall of Science and Justice Outside. They formed Organization Systems…
Engage in hands-on learning as we consider the assets of our diverse students and how to leverage their funds of…
Phenomena-based teaching and learning in science authentically lends itself to integration with other subject areas, and yet each is often…
The convergence of language, literacy, and science lands squarely in the science and engineering practices. Engage in hands-on learning as…
Join us to uncover the transformative potential of systems thinking for improving K-12 science! Engage in practical exercises and gain…
Presenters will discuss how assessments developed with the Crosscutting Concepts have the potential to enhance your science teaching and learning.…
Learn how multimodal instruction and embedded language scaffolds, such as language frames, vocabulary routines and writing supports create a learning…
Elementary students deserve science! Experience a research-based approach to teaching science that leverages the mutually supportive aspects of phenomena-based science…
High quality instructional materials are essential for equitable access to science, but materials are only the start of the instructional…
Phenomena-based teaching and learning in science authentically lends itself to integration with literacy, language development, and other subject areas and…
Refresh your senses as you explore innovative ideas for setting up science centers indoors and outdoors. Investigate natural materials with…
This presentation will draw on a National Science Foundation-funded study, led by a group of program designers and researchers, to…
Scientists can help integrate cutting-edge science into our learning experiences. However, given their different backgrounds and priorities, it can be…
Understanding Youth Experiences in a Solar-technology-based Summer Program Through Culturally Responsive Research Practices: Culturally relevant pedagogy in STEM learning environments…
Session 4 in our “Navigating the Instructional Materials Journey” series. This session focuses on consistently implementing high-quality instructional materials when…
Renovations on our beloved Animal Discovery Zone are nearly complete!
On October 14, an annular solar eclipse will be visible across the United States. The Lawrence will have eclipse glasses…
Join us for an exclusive Members-only preview of our newly refurbished Animal Discovery Zone (ADZ)!
This talk will guide you through the origins and journey of the Solar Wind from the Sun to the Earth,…
Attend this webinar to explore how phenomena-based learning and the right science content can cultivate curiosity and shift student mindsets,…
Join our Professional Learning and Curriculum Specialists to earn continuing education credits by elevating writing in the science classroom with…
Catch Lawrence On-the-Go at Scientific Adventures for Girls’ STEAM night: Planet Protectors. Build a terrarium, learn about pollinators, become a…
El trabajo de Héctor consiste en secuestrar el ribosoma, haciéndolo capaz de ensamblar bloques de construcción que no son aminoácidos…
Explore everyday science at Science@Stockmen’s Park, a free monthly outdoor event for children ages three and up, teens, and adults.…
Visit The Lawrence and enjoy all the hands-on science we offer for just $5 per person. $5 Days are part…
August’s virtual lecture is all about earthquakes! Join Dr. Sarina Patel from UC Berkeley’s Seismology Lab and Dr. Floriana Petrone…
Do you want to use microbiology to engage your visitors, but aren’t sure where to start? Join us as we…
Join Lawrence On-the-Go for a fun Saturday STEM Fair with Kits Cubed, an organization based in Oakland dedicated to igniting…
FOSS Science and DELD for new teachers.
Bring your lunch and picnic outside next to our Sun Stones II exhibit, a sculpture offering unique viewing opportunities of…
Join Sea Otter Savvy’s Heather Barrett and Cafe Ohlone co-founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino in our Outdoor Nature Lab…
Association of Nature Center Administrators – Join this session to get hands-on experience with 8 model activities and discuss how…
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Oakland First Fridays with Science at Cal and The Lawrence On The Go! Explore the…
Local band The Dans of Steel will delight guests with a performance that will break down the music of Steely…
A visitor favorite, Bug Bonanza is a celebration of bugs! SaveNature will bring their awesome insect zoo to The Lawrence…
Celebrate the human body and what it can do when put to music! Les Aerielles will return this summer with…
Lithium is an essential element in energy-dense batteries and is a key ingredient for a low carbon future, but we…
Kick off our series of Summer Science Fundays with a celebration of our sun and other stars. Search for sunspots,…
Explore building in two and three dimensions and discover the engineering properties of sturdy structures including bridges, roller coasters, and…
Rock out with science and celebrate the opening of our brand-new exhibition, Making Music: Math and Science Out Loud!
What does a boat need to float and sail? Join us in our Forces That Shape the Bay exhibit, where…
Investigate and experiment with the forces that govern our world, with activities from our hands-on Phenomenal Physics festival and GSK…
On National Ice Cream Day, we celebrate the sweetest of the seven basic tastes, the one made possible by sugars.…
Join us for two activities exploring the surprising properties of light and investigating the chemical structure of matter. Compared to…
This five-day, summer workshop covers the Complete Series of the ABE curriculum, including an introduction to micropipettes and gel electrophoresis,…
Experience the rhythm of traditional taiko drumming in a performance by UC Berkeley’s Taiko band. Berkeley students will play massive…
High school teachers are invited to a free online interactive Teacher Workshop: Scientific Thinking Toolkit for All as a part…
High school robot makers and their Cal undergraduate mentors, Pioneers in Engineering (PiE) Robotics, face off this weekend in a…
Drawing upon AERA’s 2023 call for research proposals that “revisit consequential research with a focus upon equity, justice and opportunity”…
Stringent climate change targets, including lowering the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, will require both a decline…
Las ranas venenosas de la fresa son anfibios diminutos que podrían caber en la uña de tu pulgar. En Centroamérica,…
Learn more about how electrical charges can impact the world around us in this explosive interactive science show during Spring…
Together, these papers signal the growing interest in taking critical stances on how multi-method mixed methods researchers work with marginalized…
Want to learn more about the sun and use engineering to solve problems? Join us for a free Hands-on Solar…
Do you think you could live on another planet? In this program you will blast off into cutting-edge science as…
While the NGSS emphasizes the science and engineering practice of computational thinking, there is less familiarity and support for implementing…
High-quality instructional materials are essential for equitable access to science, but materials are only the start of the instructional journey!…
How can a phenomena-based NGSS curriculum promote sensemaking in science and also support language development? See how embedded supports in…
How do we center students in NGSS units designed for a national audience? Join us to explore how a team…
Phenomena-based teaching and learning in science authentically lends itself to integration with other subject areas, yet each is often taught…
Investigate phenomena and experience how students collect data, engage in sensemaking discussions, and construct explanations in FOSS lessons. Experience strategies…
Join us for a hands-on experience and discussion as we consider the assets of our diverse students and how to…
Engage in activities using lasers and optical fibers and concepts of refraction and reflection in the FOSS Next Generation Waves…
Students need to experience and make sense of relevant science phenomena that connect to and define standards—a challenging task for…
The convergence of language, literacy, and science lands squarely in science and engineering practices. Engage in a hands-on learning experience…
Learn about free, research-based, effective resources to help your district build, tap, and deploy teacher leaders as a key strategy…
Experience a research-based approach to teaching science that leverages the mutually supportive aspects of science and literacy. Explore how this…
The NGSS Connections to Nature of Science emphasize that “science is a human endeavor.” This session will describe how this…
This workshop will engage teachers with sample assessments designed to assess 3D learning related to several middle school life, earth,…
What does it take to integrate content using science as the anchor? Teachers and educational leaders in Washington state are…
A free online resource titled “Science as a Human Endeavor” provides an avenue to address diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn…
This August, California announced groundbreaking plans to phase out the production of traditional gas-powered cars by 2035. Reports show that,…
Celebrate the school and work holiday at The Lawrence with only $5 admission. In addition to our biotech lab, design…
Join The Lawrence On-The-Go at the annual North Bay Science Discovery Day in Santa Rosa! Children, teens, and families are…
Join this STEM for All Multiplex panel as they explore how youth can be actively engaged as STEM change makers,…
Learn strategies for collaborative exhibit design through the Learning and Engagement Design (LED) framework featuring artifacts and design activities.
Connections to Jewish thought and religious traditionsIn partnership with Congregation Netivot Shalom Join us on Sunday in the brand-new planetarium…
This two-day, weekend workshop for high school teachers covers the Abridged Series of the ABE curriculum, including an introduction to…
Explore the properties of the three states of matter—solids, liquids, and gasses—in this phase-changing, mind-bending science show! You’ll hear lots…
Come explore the forces of physics—the basic principles that govern our physical world. Explore electricity and magnetism, optics and sound,…
Join Science at Cal, The Lawrence On-The-Go, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory at the Fruitvale Posada Community Event.
Join our partner Justice Outside for a cosmic journey and a lecture by artist, astrophysicist, and professor of astronomy, Dr.…
Join us for our annual Halloween celebration, featuring creepy crawly critters, flying pumpkins, and more!
Experience hands-on science in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood with Science at Cal and The Lawrence On-The-Go team in celebration of Dia de…
Con más de 1400 especies, los murciélagos poseen adaptaciones únicas entre los mamíferos, como una longevidad inusual, una respuesta inmune…
Humans have a lot to learn from the other animals who share the Earth—some have innate abilities and senses that…