Lawrence Hall of Science

Lawrence Hall of Science is a science museum located in the Berkeley Hills with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and outdoor areas spread across multiple levels. The site offers views toward San Francisco Bay and various themed sections to explore.

The museum was founded in 1968 and took its name from Ernest Lawrence, a physicist who won the Nobel Prize. Its creation was connected to the growth of science education at UC Berkeley.

The center is named after a Nobel Prize-winning physicist and embodies his spirit of scientific curiosity. Visitors encounter spaces designed to make science feel alive and welcoming for people of all ages.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with parking facilities and wheelchair accessibility throughout the site. Wear comfortable shoes as exploring multiple levels and outdoor areas requires walking across various terrain.

A walkable DNA spiral lets visitors climb inside a giant model of the molecular structure and experience the complexity of life from an entirely new angle. This particularly hands-on element makes abstract knowledge physically tangible in a memorable way.

Location: Oakland

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +15106425132

Website: https://lawrencehallofscience.org

GPS coordinates: 37.87921,-122.24669

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43