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California Science Center

700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 724-3623
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Ranked #8 of 338 attractions in Los Angeles
Type: Science Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Explore over 100 permanent interactive science exhibits spanning several galleries. Admission to permanent exhibit galleries is FREE!Visit Ecosystems... more » Owner description: Explore over 100 permanent interactive science exhibits spanning several galleries. Admission to permanent exhibit galleries is FREE!Visit Ecosystems -- a hands-on exhibit home to nearly 400 plant and animal species. Come discover amazing environments from the familiar to the fantastic, and find out how the physical and living worlds affect each other. The Science Center is honored to have been selected by NASA to be the permanent home of Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour. The orbiter’s ultimate mission will be to inspire current and future generations of innovators and explorers as the centerpiece of a new Air and Space Center, an approximately 200,000-square-foot expansion to the Science Center’s main building. More info about Endeavour's arrival can be found on our website. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We came to the science center to see the deep sea exhibiti with James Cameron's sub. There were a lot of great exhibits and the space shuttle is here! Its not in its final position yet but it was really cool to see.

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Folsom, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

We spent an entire day at the California Science Center and still feel like we could have spent an additional hour or two there. We have 3 children, ages 13, 10 and 7 and regularly visit different museums in different cities. Our children especially love going too science museums and can spend hours at a time in one. Several months... More

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los angeles, california
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

They have a lot of kid friendly activities. There are playrooms for toddlers in two sections of the center, and the best part is this place is free! I've also taken class field trips with third graders and they loved the hands on science activities. I also like that they have scientists explaining things to kids and adults, so if... More

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Westminster, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Great exhibits and IMAX theater. Parking was easy. Easy access off freeway. Its gets very crowded, but you you can pre purchase tickets online and for the big exhibits you have assigned entrance times.

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Perth, Australia
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

We missed this on our trip to US last year when it was in Washington DC so it was a must on this trip. Well worth the visit, book online for priority access its really busy with kids on school excursions so if you have the chance to visit on a non school day it would be better. Amazing to... More

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Bath
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013 via mobile

We stumbled upon the science centre on a trip to exposition park, we got to the natural history museum and figured we didn't really wanna pay for something similar to what we had seen in London.. We strolled further and found the science centre! All of the exhibits are really interactive and are perfect for kids! We weren't so interested... More

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johannesburg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

The Endeavour was breathtaking. I'm from Africa and the chances of us ever seeing a Shuttle there are non existent. But thats only part of the experience - the whole science presentation and exhibits were so interesting. A wonderful place for children, I wouldn't be surprised to hear of many budding scientists starting their careers after a visit here

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california
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

We saw the space shuttle, and it was presented in the best possible way with pictures, and mission breakdowns surrounding her. There was a video playing that everyone was gripped to in silence, and the feeling of patriotism I experienced made me want to cry. Surreal. Bravo!

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

This museum has alot of fun things to do, and is more of a hands on type of museum, and there is alot to see, so be sure to allow adequate time. They also offer an Imax show for a fee. However, entrance to the Museum is free. A do not miss is the Endeavour Space Shuttle...... which is now... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

this is an excellent adventure for kids with an interest in technology and space. its also free to get in. plenty of hands on exhibits and also they now have the space shuttle on display which is really amazing

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