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Lawrence Hall of Science


Lawrence Hall of Science
Centennial Dr
Berkeley, CA 94720
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“Lawrence Hall of Science” Wcities.com
“California: Oakland-Berkeley East Bay” Foster Travel Publications
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 47 attractions in Berkeley
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Traveler Description: Full of "hands on" activities and displays that explore scientific principles.
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Attraction type: Science museum
Address: Centennial Dr Berkeley, CA 94720
Tel: 510 642 5132

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“Nice place to take the kids.”
4 of 5 stars
hpyfish
West Coast
Nov 14, 2008

We are new to the area and wanted a place to take the kids for a day out. Something not too crowded like I heard about the Academy of Sciences in SF. So we opted to go to the Lawrence Hall of Science and we were quite pleased. We have a 2 and 6 year old. Both had things to... more

“For Little Kids Only”
2 of 5 stars
farmers52friend
litchfield
Apr 15, 2007

This museum is for children only. They had a circus exhibit which consisted of costumes for little kids to dress in and a tight rope walking experience. The circus was extra so I only observed from the main museum. The rest of the exhibits were ok for children, playing mazes, stacking blocks, using paddles to see how lizards climb. The... more

“enjoy the view, but don't pay to go in.”
1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Hayward, CA
Jul 27, 2003
3/3 found this review helpful

What has become of the Lawrence Hall of Science? Many years ago, the lobby and halls were filled with rich displays of scientific knowledge and understanding. Dinosaur exhibits, earth sciences, space sciences, filled with information and fascination.But now what? Our family paid $40 to see almost NO science. Scientific exhibits have been replaced by legos and playpens for little children.... more

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Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720
Tel: 510 642 5132