Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Name: Lawrence Hall of Science
Address: 1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, 94720, United States
Telephone: +1 510-642-5132

#5 among attractions in Berkeley

Museum, Top attraction, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The Lawrence Hall of Science is a public science center in Berkeley, California that offers hands-on science exhibits, designs curriculum, aids professional development, and offers after school science resources to students of all ages. The Hall was established in 1968 in honor of physicist Ernest Orlando Lawrence, the University of California's first Nobel laureate. The Hall is located in the hills above the University of California, Berkeley campus, less than a mile uphill from the University's Botanical Garden. ()

Established: 1968 (56 years ago)Coordinates: 37°52'45"N, 122°14'49"W

Address

1 Centennial DrBerkeley (University of California-Berkeley)Berkeley 94720 United States

Contact

+1 510-642-5132

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Day trips

Lawrence Hall of Science – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, California Memorial Stadium, Tilden Park Golf Course, Greek Theatre.

1.1 miSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
27 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Berkeley, California, Telegraph Avenue is a cultural and commercial lifeline that captures the unique spirit of this eclectic city. Stretching south from the edge of the University of California, Berkeley campus, Telegraph Avenue is not...
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
16 min walk • California Memorial Stadium also known as FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium, and simply and commonly known as Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California.
0.7 miN
Golf, Outdoor activities
Tilden Park Golf Course, Berkeley
19 min walk • The Tilden Park Golf Course is a public golf course in the San Francisco Bay Area.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Greek Theatre, Berkeley
14 min walk • The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, known locally as simply the Greek Theatre, is an 8,500-seat amphitheater owned and operated by the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California, USA.
1.3 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley
34 min walk • Berkeley Repertory Theatre is a regional theater company located in Berkeley, California. It runs seven productions each season from its two stages in Downtown Berkeley.
0.7 miE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Grizzly Peak, Oakland
19 min walk • Grizzly Peak is a summit in the Berkeley Hills above Berkeley, California. The peak is located on the border between Alameda and Contra Costa counties, within the boundaries of Tilden Regional Park, and directly behind the University of California, Berkeley campus.
0.6 miSE
Botanical garden, Park
University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, Oakland
16 min walk • The University of California Botanical Garden is a 34-acre botanical garden located on the University of California, Berkeley campus, in Strawberry Canyon.
0.8 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Thorsen House, Berkeley
20 min walk • The William R. Thorsen House, often referred to as the Thorsen House, is a historic residence in Berkeley, California.
1.3 miW
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Brewery
Triple Rock Brewery, Berkeley
33 min walk • Triple Rock is a brewpub in Berkeley, California.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Theater, Art museum
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley
31 min walk • The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are a combined art museum, repertory movie theater, and archive associated with the University of California, Berkeley.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, Berkeley
33 min walk • The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, formerly known as the Judah L. Magnes Museum from 1961 until its reopening in 2012, is a museum of Jewish history, art, and culture in Berkeley, California. The museum, which was founded in 1961 by Seymour and Rebecca Fromer, is named for Jewish activist Rabbi Judah L.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lawrence Hall of Science open?

Lawrence Hall of Science is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Lawrence Hall of Science?

Nearby attractions include The Big "C", Berkeley (10 min walk), Tightwad Hill, Berkeley (13 min walk), Berkeley Hills, Oakland (13 min walk), Bowles Hall, Berkeley (14 min walk).

How to get to Lawrence Hall of Science by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lawrence Hall of Science:

Bus

Lawrence Hall of Science • Lines: 65, H (3 min walk)
Centennial Drive & Parking Lot • Lines: 65 (4 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (34 min walk)