The Bay Area and Beyond
Here we are, in a place created by earthquakes, erosion, wind, and weather. Experience small-scale versions of the geologic forces that shape and reshape landmasses like those in the Bay Area, with the spectacular panoramic view of the entire bay as a dramatic backdrop.
The Bay Area and Beyond
Forces That Shape the Bay
Ride an earthquake simulator, or roll up your sleeves at our hands-on erosion tables. At this outdoor exhibit you can control the water flow from the simulated Sierra Nevada, compare rock types, and explore our native plant collection.
The View
Take in our panoramic view of the San Francisco Bay, in person or in real time.
Ernest O. Lawrence
The Hall and two national laboratories are named after him. Find out more about Ernest O. Lawrence and his contributions to modern science.
Get Inspired
Ride an earthquake. See a real Nobel prize. Soak in the view.
Be a Scientist
Divert rivers and model how erosion changes a landscape. Control faultline simulators and observe the impact of the motion of the Earth. Find out more about Ernest O. Lawrence and the powerful scientific tool he created, the cyclotron.
Build a Better World
The Bay Area landscape is continually shaped and reshaped by a unique combination of geologic, hydrologic, and human forces. Ernest O. Lawrence put the Bay Area on the map in science, technology, and innovation. Knowledge of this area’s geologic and scientific history helps us understand and appreciate where we are today.
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