Open Daily

  • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

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DNA Sculpture

LHS DNA sculpure

Climb through an enormous sculpture of a DNA molecule. The sculpture represents genetic material from an enzyme in human saliva that breaks down starch into sugar, beginning the process of digestion.

 

Exhibits

  • Kids on Pheena

    Pheena the Fin Whale

    Climbing along the back of Pheena the fin whale model is a favorite activity for young visitors.
  • Children exloring the Forces exhibit close to the waterfalls.

    Forces That Shape the Bay

    Earthquakes, erosion, wind, and weather. Experience small-scale versions of the geologic forces that shape and reshape landmasses like those in the Bay Area.

Story

  • Nano Gecko

    Lights, Camera, Geckos!

    The episode is one of several on nanotechnology produced in collaboration with leading science museums across the country.

  • San Diego Science Festival

    San Diego Science Festival

    Many parents also see nanotechnology as a future career field for their children.

Open Daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.  //  Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Drive, Berkeley, CA, 94720-5200  //  510-642-5132  //  Email Us  //  UC Berkeley