The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
We’ll bring our science programs to you.
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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The Lawrence opens.
Planetarium
Traditions of the Summer Sky >
A-level, 30 minutes
Join us for our live and interactive planetarium programs!
$5
3D Film
T.REX >
3D Theater, 20-minute film
Anchored by a science expedition with a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, T. Rex 3D celebrates the celebrity status of this perennially popular A-list dinosaur.
Exhibit
Animal Discovery Zone Opens >
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. C-level
Learn about animal behavior and habitats! Our knowledgeable staff will introduce you to our wonderful creatures.
Activity
Critter Connection >
20 minutes, Animal Discovery Zone, C-Level
Come learn about animals with the help of one of our very special animal ambassadors that live in the Animal Discovery Zone!
Science on a Sphere®
Journey to Jupiter >
Note: times & availability subject to change; 15-minute sphere show
Join us for a facilitated program with stunning animations from real planetary data displayed on a six-foot-diameter globe!
Wings Over Water
Wings Over Water tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird families – the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler and the Mallard Duck.
Diving into the Blue Planet >
Planetarium Pilots >
1:45-2:45 A-level
Blast off and choose your own space adventure in Planetarium Pilots! Take the controls in our Planetarium dome and decide where you’ll explore.
Wings Over Water >
Discover the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses in our own backyards!
Journey to Jupiter;
The Lawrence closes. See you tomorrow!
In addition to hands-on exhibits, The Lawrence regularly hosts events featuring special activities for young scientists. Check our events calendar to see what’s happening!
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