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Science Starts Here. Soar through outer space. Climb a giant whale. Meet a chinchilla.
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From the giant DNA sculpture on our plaza, to designing rockets like an engineer and meeting a legless lizard, you'll have a whale of a time! Our science center at UC Berkeley is designed to inspire tomorrow’s scientists, where their imaginations can run wild. The Lawrence is where hands-on discovery, inspiration, and fun combine—where “ha ha” moments turn into “aha!” moments. If you learned scien

ce in school, there’s a good chance you may have learned it from the Lawrence Hall of Science. While we’re known for our science center, we’re also innovators in science education, creating curricula that build wonder and fascination while reaching millions of students each year.

05/29/2026

"We no longer existed, according to the books or the smart people. They didn’t know what they were talking about. When I was younger, I never saw our culture represented in places like this. This is the first time for me, and I’m 95! My name is Dolores Lameira. I'm an elder, retired Ohlone Tribal leader. Now that I’m retired, I don't play a role in my community unless they come to me and want to know something. It’s surprising to me that a lot of people are interested in our history, but it’s wonderful. Bring your family and your friends. Please come. Let them enjoy the beauty that's in here. If you truly love the Bay Area, you should learn about us. We’re not all dead, we’re in this new generation like everybody else!" — Auntie Dottie (Dolores Lameira), elder, retired Ohlone Tribal leader, matriarch of the East Bay Ohlone community

05/14/2026

Summer 2026 is officially looking bright! ☀️

We are so excited to announce our Together @ The Lawrence lineup. From exploring the "Place of Acorns" to star-gazing at our Perseid Meteor Shower party, there is something for every curious mind.

Don’t miss our Summer Kick-off!
🗓 May 17: $5 Community Science Celebration
Join us for a full day of people-powered science for just $5.

Starting May 30:
✨Alegremente: Happy Brain
🌏 Wild Asia 3D
🦖 Dinosaur Lookout & Paleoplayground

📍 Open Daily starting May 30 | 10 AM – 5 PM

05/08/2026

Join us for a celebration of people and science in our community, including the opening of our brand-new lobby! ✨

Discover the work of community science champions, explore Ohlone science and culture, and engage with activities from programs and projects across The Lawrence. We can’t wait to explore and discover Together at The Lawrence!

Buy you tickets! Link in our bio 🔗

05/07/2026

The Lawrence Lobby is Getting a Makeover—and it Starts With an Oak Tree 🌳

“The lobby redesign is about making it a multi-use space that really functions for everybody — and telling a clearer story about what science is and what it should be.” - Michelle Rodriguez, Director of Content Strategy

Walk into the Lawrence Hall of Science on May 16, and you might feel like you’ve stepped into something new. Our lobby is being reimagined from the ground up as a welcoming, story-driven space that reflects what The Lawrence has always believed: that science belongs to everyone, and that it’s most powerful when it’s rooted in community.

Read the full story: https://lawrencehallofscience.org/news/the-lawrence-lobby-is-getting-a-makeover-and-it-starts-with-an-oak-tree/

05/04/2026

"Do. Or do not. There is no try"

Use the force of your brain waves to win a battle against your opponent. Mindball pits two players against each other by measuring brain activity and computing a score based on those signals. A ball moves across the table depending on who has the higher score.

Calm your mind and focus on the game to come out on top! And be with you.

04/23/2026

Celebrate Earth Month by nature journaling! 🌿

This we're highlighting weekly activities in our our Outdoor Nature Lab! Visit our Outdoor Nature Lab connect with all of the living things that call our outdoor space home! Practice nature journaling your favorite example of biodiversity in our backyard, then share your art and observations on our Bioblitz Wall!

PLUS! Join us on April 26th for our annual Earth Day Celebration! Click the link in our bio for the full event details! 🌍 🔗

04/07/2026

Spring into a new adventure! Visit The Lawrence each week during Earth Month for a new featured activity as you prepare to celebrate the environment with us on April 26!

🎲 Stick Dice Pilot and Counting in Chochenyo Cards, March 29–April 4
Come learn how to play the traditional Ohlone game of Stick Dice (ṭallik), which has stood the test of time as a way to preserve culture, build community, and have fun! Plus, learn to count in Chochenyo, the first language spoken in the East Bay.

☀️ Native Plant Sensory Scavenger Hunt, April 4–April 11
Explore the Outdoor Nature Lab with our brand new sensory scavenger hunt- native plants! Using our ID sheet and Meet Ohlone plant cards, observe, touch, and smell our wonderful native East Bay foliage!

🌱 Plant Posts and Meet Ohlone Plant Cards, April 11–April 18
Come find our new Plant posts around the Outdoor Nature Lab and use your phone to learn how these native plants benefit the ecosystem and the Ohlone community that call the East Bay home.

🐛 Biodiversity Nature Journaling, April 18–April 24
Gear up at our Outdoor Nature Lab Field Station or Observation Caches and head into the lab to observe and draw local organisms! Add your nature journal image to our shareback wall to inspire and inform others!

Plan your visit! lawrencehallofscience.org/events/earth-month-at-the-lawrence/

04/03/2026

The countdown to our third Annual Earth Day Celebration begins! 🌱 🌏

On Sunday, April 26th, experience a special live performance from Oakland’s own, Grammy Award-winning Alphabet Rockers, sponsored by East Bay Municipal Utility District, including the premiere of the Spanish-language version of their song, “H2Flow en Español.”

Join community partners and UC Berkeley student organizations! Observe crawly critters, explore climate science, step into the shoes of a paleontologist, and more! 🐛

Can't make it April 26th? Celebrate Earth Month with us! 👇

We’re celebrating the environment all month long leading up to Earth Day! Join us in the Outdoor Nature Lab where we’re highlighting different ways to explore and discover in our back yard each week, culminating in our Earth Day Celebration!

More details: lawrencehallofscience.org/events/earth-day-celebration-2026/

03/21/2026

Spring break is approaching! Don't miss the Flaming Lotus Girls March 28 through April 5, Daily, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 🔥

'ammatka Cafe will be open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visit the post link in our bio to plan your visit! 🔗

03/12/2026

Still thinking about your child’s summer plans? ☀️Why not sign up for two weeks of science fun at our science center!

Register your child grades 1-6 in our Summer Camp!
Whether you have an aspiring astronaut or inventor, we have camps that will spark their ingenuity and bring home fun conversations!

💸 Financial aid scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.

Apply Now! Spots are filling up fast and some are SOLD OUT! Visit the link in our bio to learn more. 🔗

Are you a teacher or educator? Please share with your students and families! Spark their passion in science, hands-on learning, enrich their summer!

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Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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(510) 642-5132

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http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/

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