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Lawrence Hall of Science

LearnBerkeley, East Bay4.5/5

About This Place

UC Berkeley's public science center perched in the hills with panoramic Bay views. Hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, outdoor science park, and a giant DNA model. The Forces That Shape the Bay exhibit is spectacular.

Info

Age Range

All Ages

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Price Level

$$

Best Time

Weekday mornings, clear days for views

Parking

Parking lot on Centennial Drive, $5-10. Very limited on weekends.

Tips

Amazing views of the Bay from the plaza - bring a camera. Parking lot is small, consider taking AC Transit bus.

Stroller FriendlyChanging StationDining On SiteReservation Needed--

Tags

scienceplanetariumviewshands-onuniversity
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Location

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