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Phenomenal Physics

  • Lawrence Hall of Science 1 Centennial Drive Berkeley, CA, 94720 United States (map)

Discover the physical forces and phenomena that make our universe tick. Set your young scientist loose in our pop-up exhibit hall chock full of electrifying hands-on tabletop activities. This science festival is sure to spark your curiosity!

You will discover:

How can different air pressures help objects to fly?
Can you keep a compass from pointing north?
How do figure skaters spin so fast?
What happens when a mirror reflects a mirror?

Come play with the forces of physics—the basic principles that govern our physical world. Observe, ask questions, and experiment with light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and fluid dynamics. What will you discover about these forces?

The festival has 6 categories of physics to explore with a couple of activities per category.

Earlier Event: December 17
Fort Point Candlelight Tour