Lawrence Hall of Science Planetarium

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Explore the skies in our interactive planetarium, where questions and activities are part of the show!
A brand new geodesic dome has been installed with a state-of-the-art projection system. The 45-seat planetarium is wheelchair accessible.

Planetarium Public Programs

Every Saturday and Sunday, plus holidays. Daily during summer and special holiday weeks (see schedule below). Programs are approximately 40 minutes, and are presented live with activities. Questions are encouraged!

October 10, 2009–January 2010

12:45 p.m. A Sky Full of Stars (ages 4-8 with adult)
1:45 p.m. A Sky Full of Stars (ages 4-8 with adult)
2:45 p.m. Red Planet Mars (ages 8 to adult)
3:45 p.m. Red Planet Mars (ages 8 to adult)

Planetarium Tickets

Tickets are $4 per person, and are sold at the Front Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone must have their own ticket. Planetarium Passes must be exchanged at the Front Information Desk for tickets.

Please note the age restrictions for each program. Children under 6 will not be admitted, except for programs listed for ages 4-8.

Saturday Night Stargazing

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, year-round. Click here for more information.
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