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.
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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Discover something new, spark your imagination, and get hands-on, feet-on, and brain-on when you visit our exhibits for all ages.
General Admission: $20Learn More >
We encourage you to reserve tickets in advance.
While masks are not required indoors, we encourage visitors to wear a mask to help us keep our youngest future scientists healthy!
For free passes, reciprocal discounts, Museums for All, and Blue Star Museums, instead of reserving tickets, simply come to the museum with the pass or appropriate proof of discount status.
Our 50-year-old building does not have air conditioning, so some exhibit spaces, including the Animal Discovery Zone, may be closed due to heat. Check the current weather at The Lawrence and learn more.
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Winter Visitor Guide 2025
Adults & children ages 3+: $20Children 2 & under: FREEMembers: FREE (Learn more)
UC Berkeley students & staff: FREEMuseums for All: FREE (Learn more)Active-Duty Military: FREE (Learn more)
Planetarium: $5 + Admission3D Theater: $5 + Admission
In addition to snacks and drinks, The Discovery Store partners with Cal Catering to offer lunches daily. Enjoy your freshly made sandwich, salad or bowl in our lunchroom or at the picnic tables in Forces That Shape the Bay and the Outdoor Nature Lab.
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Open during regular museum hours.
Stop by the store during your visit to shop for toys, science kits, and more! Plus, enjoy a selection of snacks and drinks.
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We have plenty of paid parking available. The parking lots are administered by UC Berkeley Parking and Transportation.
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All of our facilities are accessible to visitors with disabilities. If there is anything we can do to make your visit easier, please let us know.
At The Lawrence, everyone is welcome. We offer several programs and opportunities for science enthusiasts—and future science enthusiasts—to explore, discover, and invent when they might not have the resources to participate.
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