Lawrence Hall of Science

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Lawrence Hall of Science

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🎨 Museum · Berkeley

3 hours · $$ · No reservation needed

age fit
0–1 yr
★ 2.0
1–3 yrs
★ 4.0
3–5 yrs
★ 4.0
5–10 yrs
★ 5.0
  • 🚗
    About 55 min drive
    From Sunnyvale · Parking: Garage at the entrance, $2/hour
  • 🍼
    Stroller-friendly
    Flat surfaces — bring the stroller
  • 🌳
    Lots of shade
    Rain-OK · Handles heat
  • ⏱️
    Typical visit: 3 hours
    Best seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter

A science center up in the Berkeley hills with a whale sculpture out front and the best three-bridge bay panorama around; inside, the water table, animal corner, and engineering zone work for ages 2 to 12.

💡 Tips
The outdoor viewing plaza is free; on foggy days there's no view, so check the weather first; pairs well with Tilden for a full day.

What this place offers

✓science center
✓indoor
✓dinosaurs
✓water table
✓bay panorama
✓restrooms

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This weekend's weather in Berkeley

Forecast at the destination itself (coast and hills often differ from home)

☀️
Sat 10/17
Sunny · 60–81°F · 0% rain
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Sun 10/18
Partly cloudy · 53–60°F · 0% rain

Location

Berkeley, California

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