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  • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

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A Spectacular Setting for Your Special Event

Whether it’s the most important day of your life or the business meeting that seals the deal, Lawrence Hall of Science offers you an unforgettable venue for your special event.

Our panoramic Bay view, dynamic science exhibits, and personal attention will allow you to focus on what matters most—enjoying your important day.

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Beautiful rental event at LHS

Join us for your next:

  • Wedding or rehearsal dinner
  • Business meeting or retreat
  • Conference
  • Holiday office party
  • Milestone or special occasion
  • Bat or Bar Mitzvah
  • Reunion

Events Coordinator Emma Duran-Forbes will work with you to create the event you’ve imagined. Give her a call at 510-642-2275 or fill in the event inquiry form to start planning.

 

Exhibits

  • Girl watching Science On a Sphere's blue marble turn.

    Science On a Sphere (SOS)®

    See the Earth from space— without ever leaving the ground!
  • Sunstones

    Sunstones

    This 18-foot granite sculpture on the Hall’s back lawn can function as an astronomical tool.

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  • Phila Rogers

    The Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count

    This year the Oakland count day fell on Sunday, December 20. The weather was pleasant allowing the 200 participants a good day in the field.

  • Nano Gecko

    Lights, Camera, Geckos!

    The episode is one of several on nanotechnology produced in collaboration with leading science museums across the country.

Open Daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.  //  Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive, Berkeley, CA, 94720-5200  //  510-642-5132  //  Email Us  //  UC Berkeley