The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
The Lawrence Hall of Science will be closed to the public from Monday, August 18th to Friday, August 29th.
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Get an astronaut’s-eye-view of Earth’s surface on this giant six-foot globe!
Science On a Sphere is temporarily closed.
Have you ever wondered about global weather patterns or where earthquakes happen around the world? Science On a Sphere® creates stunning visual animations from real planetary data and displays them dynamically on a six-foot-diameter globe. Step up to the control panel and discover data about our solar system’s climate, seismic activity, and other planets. Explore independently, or join us for a free guided interactive show!
15-minute sphere show
Explore the Sun’s dynamic magnetic field and how it produces sunspots and solar storms. This interactive program–with props–reveals how the Sun changes over time in a predictable cycle!
Note: times & availability subject to change
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Explore Science On a Sphere at the The Lawrence, and visit sos.noaa.gov for more information.
Admission
General
Age 3+: $25
Kids under 2: FREE
Members: FREE
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3D Theater
$5 + Admission
Planetarium
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Explaining Eclipses – 12:00 & 4:00 p.m.Occasionally the Sun disappears from Earth’s daytime sky when its light is blocked by the Moon. This 15-minute Science On a Sphere demonstration, including kid-powered props, explores how solar eclipses occur and where and when you can see them.
Get ready for a partial solar eclipse on April 8! Learn about the science behind eclipses and why they happen in this interactive show.
