On March 1, 2007 a member of the Lawrence Hall of Science Exhibits staff reported that the Nobel Prize medal was missing from its locked display case.

[6] The planetarium presents live, interactive shows (approximately 25 minutes long), following the hands-on philosophy of science education.

The Lawrence has an extensive education division, offering year-round youth and family classes and day camps on-site.

Classes focus on a wide range of subjects, including biology, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, robotics and art.

In the 1970s and 1980s, the Lawrence offered gifted teenagers free computer systems access through a program called The Friday Project,[7] or FRID.

Computer systems available included Hewlett-Packard's 2000B, Data General's Nova and Eclipse, and Control Data Corporation's PLATO internet-like system that pioneered key on-line concepts such as forums, message boards, online testing, e-mail, chat rooms, picture languages, instant messaging, remote screen sharing, and multi-player games.

Popular items include science kits, educational posters, plush toys and astronaut ice cream.

Staff collaborate with University faculty from many fields to develop exhibits such as Big Dinos Return, Forces That Shape the Bay and Nanozone, as well as educational materials for teachers and families.