Lawrence Hall of Science

07/25/2026

It's one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year and you're invited!

Bring your friends and family to watch the meteor shower at The Lawrence Hall of Science. You can expect:

🔭 Telescopes to watch meteors streak across the sky (weather permitting).
🦋 Talks with scientists to learn about the cosmos and nighttime moths.
✨ Talks with ottoy Initiative leaders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino, who will share a glimpse of Ohlone knowledge of ‘oššekma—the stars above us.
🌟 A craft station to design your own star for our growing Lawrence Galaxy.
..and more! Dress warmly and bring a blanket for a magical night under the stars. 💫

When? August 12, 2026, 8:00-11:00 p.m | $27 admission

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4vHxWDz

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¡Es uno de los eventos celestiales más espectaculares del año y estás invitado!

Trae a tus amigos y familia para ver la lluvia de estrellas en The Lawrence Hall of Science. Puedes esperar:

🔭 Telescopios para ver las estrellas cruzar el cielo (si el clima lo permite).
🦋 Charlas con científicos para aprender sobre el cosmos y las polillas nocturnas.
✨ Charlas con los líderes de la Iniciativa 'ottoy, Vincent Medina y Louis Trevino, quienes compartirán una mirada al conocimiento Ohlone de ‘oššekma—las estrellas sobre nosotros.
🌟 Una estación de manualidades para diseñar tu propia estrella para nuestra creciente Galaxia Lawrence.
..¡y más! Vístete abrigado y trae una cobija para una noche mágica bajo las estrellas. 💫

Cuando? 12 de Agosto, 2026, 8:00-11:00 p.m | Entrada de $27

🎟️ ¡Consigue tus boletos ahora! https://bit.ly/4vHxWDz

Celebrate the stars and witness one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year!

07/14/2026

Ready to talk science? 🚀 Join us Oct 22 for Champagne Supernova, a unique night of science. We need storytellers to talk climate, AI, biotech, and global science. Want to hit the stage?

Learn more and sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAuMciMv6xtzrK_TWvjR5YHB1Q8dkbjB1Nqa_M7eFwb_WkDQ/viewform

06/19/2026

We are star studded! We had Oakland’s own, Grammy Award-winning Alphabet Rockers performed at our Earth Day Celebration this year. A huge thank you to East Bay Municipal Utility District, who made this possible!

The performance brought Alphabet Rockers together with Oakland rapper Gina Madrid to debut “H2Flow en Español.” The original English version of “H2Flow” was developed in 2025 for World Water Day in collaboration with EBMUD and students from Piedmont Avenue Elementary School in Oakland.

“H2Flow” highlights the journey of each drop from the Mokelumne River to the tap and reinforces the message that water is for everyone, encouraging listeners to skip bottled water and “drink the clean water flow—just like that.”

Go Listen to their new release debut “H2Flow en Español.” / "Agua es de Todos" on Youtube! ✨🌊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpbMerQrPGA

05/29/2026

"We no longer existed, according to the books or the smart people. They didn’t know what they were talking about. When I was younger, I never saw our culture represented in places like this. This is the first time for me, and I’m 95! My name is Dolores Lameira. I'm an elder, retired Ohlone Tribal leader. Now that I’m retired, I don't play a role in my community unless they come to me and want to know something. It’s surprising to me that a lot of people are interested in our history, but it’s wonderful. Bring your family and your friends. Please come. Let them enjoy the beauty that's in here. If you truly love the Bay Area, you should learn about us. We’re not all dead, we’re in this new generation like everybody else!" — Auntie Dottie (Dolores Lameira), elder, retired Ohlone Tribal leader, matriarch of the East Bay Ohlone community

05/14/2026

Summer 2026 is officially looking bright! ☀️

We are so excited to announce our Together @ The Lawrence lineup. From exploring the "Place of Acorns" to star-gazing at our Perseid Meteor Shower party, there is something for every curious mind.

Don’t miss our Summer Kick-off!
🗓 May 17: $5 Community Science Celebration
Join us for a full day of people-powered science for just $5.

Starting May 30:
✨Alegremente: Happy Brain
🌏 Wild Asia 3D
🦖 Dinosaur Lookout & Paleoplayground

📍 Open Daily starting May 30 | 10 AM – 5 PM

05/08/2026

Join us for a celebration of people and science in our community, including the opening of our brand-new lobby! ✨

Discover the work of community science champions, explore Ohlone science and culture, and engage with activities from programs and projects across The Lawrence. We can’t wait to explore and discover Together at The Lawrence!

Buy you tickets! Link in our bio 🔗

05/07/2026

The Lawrence Lobby is Getting a Makeover—and it Starts With an Oak Tree 🌳

“The lobby redesign is about making it a multi-use space that really functions for everybody — and telling a clearer story about what science is and what it should be.” - Michelle Rodriguez, Director of Content Strategy

Walk into the Lawrence Hall of Science on May 16, and you might feel like you’ve stepped into something new. Our lobby is being reimagined from the ground up as a welcoming, story-driven space that reflects what The Lawrence has always believed: that science belongs to everyone, and that it’s most powerful when it’s rooted in community.

Read the full story: https://lawrencehallofscience.org/news/the-lawrence-lobby-is-getting-a-makeover-and-it-starts-with-an-oak-tree/

05/04/2026

"Do. Or do not. There is no try"

Use the force of your brain waves to win a battle against your opponent. Mindball pits two players against each other by measuring brain activity and computing a score based on those signals. A ball moves across the table depending on who has the higher score.

Calm your mind and focus on the game to come out on top! And be with you.

04/23/2026

Celebrate Earth Month by nature journaling! 🌿

This we're highlighting weekly activities in our our Outdoor Nature Lab! Visit our Outdoor Nature Lab connect with all of the living things that call our outdoor space home! Practice nature journaling your favorite example of biodiversity in our backyard, then share your art and observations on our Bioblitz Wall!

PLUS! Join us on April 26th for our annual Earth Day Celebration! Click the link in our bio for the full event details! 🌍 🔗

04/07/2026

Spring into a new adventure! Visit The Lawrence each week during Earth Month for a new featured activity as you prepare to celebrate the environment with us on April 26!

🎲 Stick Dice Pilot and Counting in Chochenyo Cards, March 29–April 4
Come learn how to play the traditional Ohlone game of Stick Dice (ṭallik), which has stood the test of time as a way to preserve culture, build community, and have fun! Plus, learn to count in Chochenyo, the first language spoken in the East Bay.

☀️ Native Plant Sensory Scavenger Hunt, April 4–April 11
Explore the Outdoor Nature Lab with our brand new sensory scavenger hunt- native plants! Using our ID sheet and Meet Ohlone plant cards, observe, touch, and smell our wonderful native East Bay foliage!

🌱 Plant Posts and Meet Ohlone Plant Cards, April 11–April 18
Come find our new Plant posts around the Outdoor Nature Lab and use your phone to learn how these native plants benefit the ecosystem and the Ohlone community that call the East Bay home.

🐛 Biodiversity Nature Journaling, April 18–April 24
Gear up at our Outdoor Nature Lab Field Station or Observation Caches and head into the lab to observe and draw local organisms! Add your nature journal image to our shareback wall to inspire and inform others!

Plan your visit! lawrencehallofscience.org/events/earth-month-at-the-lawrence/