The Lawrence Hall of Science

If you have kids under 10 years old, they will have so much fun here! They can touch everything and learn about so many scientific related topics. There's 2 outdoor areas for the kids to explore and you can bring your own snacks and lunch to eat outside. The planetarium shows are only $5!!

A good place for kids to explore and learn. Lots of hands on activities that there’s more than enough to fill the day. We usually do a few and then go again another day to attempt the others - makes the membership worthwhile when you can go 3-4 times a year and it pays for itself and more. This time, we checked out the newest exhibit on food. It was cool and much to learn that helps kids to learn what to eat for happier gut bacteria.

We had so much fun here that my son says this is his favorite museum! They have Axolotls!!! We got lucky and happened to be there during their feeding and water tank change all while talking to the animal care worker about Axolotls. This was the highlight of our visit! All the other exhibits and activities were so much fun like the marble drop building station (ending in end of May) and the animation stations. Wow, we were pleasantly surprised. And the view of the SF bay is unparalleled. They also have a waterfall and dinosaurs that move and make noise in the back. We were there for 4 hours but could have spent the entire day if we didn’t have to avoid traffic on the bridge. We will definitely be back! Don’t forget to pack a lunch as the cafe is permanently closed but there is a cafeteria to eat your lunch at downstairs. And parking isn’t free. You have to pay at the pay station.

A great place to bring your kids, and many exhibits are interactive. There are many animatronic dinosaurs outside.

Hidden gem in bay area, that should have been more popular. The exhibits and experiments are engrossing for adults and kids. Specially liked the revelations in the future of food section. Could see many of the stuffs that had read in textbooks, such as air/liquid flow when disturbances are present, visualising sound, bio tech related stuffs and many more.

My kids ages 3 and 5 loved this place. We stayed for 5 hours and I had to drag them out because they wanted to stay. Lots of hands on science and building activities for kids to explore plus an outdoor play/picnic area, robotic dinosaurs, climbing structure, puppet theater, music area, and more. Go on a sunny day with a picnic lunch so you can sit outside and enjoy the view.

The Lawrence Hall of Science This is such a hidden gem up in the Berkeley Hills. I've came here since elementary school so it's never a dull moment. The Dinosaur exhibit was really cool and I love how it's in one area. The additional restroom outside was really clean and convenient. We came here in Monday, November 10th, 2025. The café at the cafeteria was close so make sure to pack some lunch or snacks. There was 2 microwaves there and some Lysol wipes for the tables. The animal rooms are separated in 2 rooms. I always come here to see the hamsters, chinchillas and bunnies. The last time I was here, they had a gaming room which is replaced now for the music room. I would come back again and make more paper airplanes.

A fascinating place for science lovers of all ages! I visited on a weekday — there was no wait at all, which made the experience even better. The museum offers hands-on exhibits that are both fun and educational, especially great for kids. Although it was foggy when I visited, the view from the hilltop location is usually stunning and overlooks the Bay. Parking was easy, and staff were friendly and helpful. I’d recommend making a reservation in advance, especially during holidays or weekends. Great stop for families or anyone curious about science and discovery!