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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Discover a range of STEM programs from The Lawrence! Dive into science, technology, engineering, and math with our exciting options. Bring the excitement to your school or site with a Science Show, Science Festival, or STEM Workshop, where our outreach educators deliver fun, hands-on activities tailored for groups of all sizes.
A field trip to The Lawrence gives your students new and exciting ways to engage with science! Make your field trip experience unique by exploring our hands-on exhibits—only at The Lawrence.
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Our captivating science shows feature impressive large-scale demonstrations and plenty of audience participation. Whether showcasing phase changes or the wonders of electricity, these presentations are designed to wow students. These shows are perfect for groups of up to 300 students in grades K–8.
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Bring dynamic science and engineering experiences to your school or community. Students and adults engage in hands-on exploration, collaboration, and problem-solving with a variety of tabletop exhibits, sparking excitement and a love for science learning. These festivals are ideal for open houses, family nights, and community events, accommodating groups of 40–150 participants, from grades TK–12.
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From circuits to slime our workshops spark curiosity and deepen understanding of science and engineering through hands-on activities and explorations. Students engage in fun, interactive experiences that build core skills and encourage critical thinking. Tailored for groups of up to 32 students, they are ideal for grades PreK-8.
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Programs must be booked and paid at least 6 weeks in advance. For best availability, book as soon as possible.
Programs must be paid within 30 days after booking or 6 weeks in advance of the program (whichever comes first).
You may cancel your program up to 6 weeks in advance of the delivery date with no penalty. For cancellations made less than 6 weeks in advance, no refunds will be issued.
Our festivals require 10-12 adult volunteers to help manage the stations and engage the students. The specific number of volunteers needed is listed with each program description.
We offer a 30% reduced rate for Title 1 schools for festivals, science shows and workshops.
If your district or site requires The Lawrence to your service agreement paperwork or make changes to our agreement, a $200 administrative fee will be charged. This fee will help offset the resources needed to execute these agreements. Use of a District/Site agreement or changes to The Lawrence agreement can take 8-12 weeks to process.
For programs within 80 miles, travel fees are included. A $320 travel fee applies for distances over 80 miles.
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