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Discovery Science Center

2500 North Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-542-2823
Ranked #2 of 7 attractions in Santa Ana
4.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Type: Children's Museums, Science Museums, Museums
Owner description: Imaginations twist and fly through more than 100 hands-on exhibits at Discovery Science Center. Play Virtual Volleyball, lie on a Bed of Nails, feel...... more » Owner description: Imaginations twist and fly through more than 100 hands-on exhibits at Discovery Science Center. Play Virtual Volleyball, lie on a Bed of Nails, feel an earthquake in the Shake Shack, explore Dino Quest and check out the Science of Hockey, our newest permanent exhibit sponsored by the Anaheim Ducks and NHL! Annual Spooky Science, BubbleFest, and Science of Gingerbread events spark children’s natural curiosity! « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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cali1
Orange County, CA
Senior Contributor
41 reviews
8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012 NEW

I was disappointed. It's way over priced for what they have to offer. More

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Where2Gowhere2go
Chino Hills, California
Senior Contributor
47 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

A fun time for school aged kids. I have also been to corporate events here. It's a great little museum. Worth the trip. More

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rayu
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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20 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

A great place to take your kids - you'll enjoy it as well More

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B J
North Orange County CA
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44 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

for our Grandchildren and lots of others...They change special exhibits throughout the year. But always have permanent exhibits that include Dino Quest (outdoors) & Science of Hockey & Eco Challenge (both indoors). Ever changing exhibits currently feature "Star Wars" (at an additional charge beyond admission) and worthwhile for those interested in Star Wars. We spend about 3/4 of a day... More

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TamSelz
Brea, California
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14 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

Especially good for elementary school-aged kids. There are so many great exhibits here that you should plan to spend the day. The bottom floor has fun interactive experiments, a earthquake "shake-shack" and a pretty fun 3-D movie. Best to start upstairs, wear yourselves out, then come downstairs to go thru the experiments there on your way out. There is some... More

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Partsman999
Fresno, California
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44 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

This was a treat, for my daughter. This was a father daughter day out. We arrived early..a must since lines can be long and parking lot real busy too. There were numerous special events on so check out their web page first. The admission for an adult is $14 and some change, for Child between 4-16 is $11 and change... More

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Joan465
huntington beach, ca
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15 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

A great place to take your time and discover scientific facts in a way that is easy to understand and absorb. Kids of all ages really love it here More

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Kinuck
New Zealand
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32 reviews
13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

I've been to a few science centres, and this is nothing beyond basic. $60 for the 2 kids and 2 adults (PLUS $7 parking!!). The kids had a blast - it was all hands on and full of stuff they could do for hours and hours over and over and over again. Us adults were a bit bored having checked... More

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ShAp_11
Lakewood, California
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9 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

This was my first time here and I was pleasantly surprised at all the interesting and engaging activities they had for kids. Almost everything is truly hands on and a great way for kids to have fun and learn at the same time. My two nieces said they would like to go back. Our family enjoyed the special Star Wars... More

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Basha0810
Costa Mesa, California
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41 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

This place is simply amazing and changing all of the time. So much fun and educational. More

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