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@travelleisure

"Located in Los Angeles, the California Science Center is a world-class science museum offering free admission to its permanent galleries. It features the Space Shuttle Endeavor simulator and is known for its hands-on approach to stimulating curiosity." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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@infatuation

"Does your dream night entail getting kind of drunk while walking around a science museum? If so, snag tickets to Brewsology Beer Fest. The one-night-only event is being held on Saturday, November 13th at the California Science Center from 7-11pm. There will be close to 50 different brewers present and guests will have special access to museum exhibits and science demonstrations." - brant cox

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@goop

"The Space Shuttle Endeavor is parked on-site, there’s an IMAX theater, and you can ride a high-wire bicycle perched 43-feet above the ground. Those are just some of the flashiest thrills: Little ones can experience the ice walls of the arctic, the aridity of the desert, and a view of the ocean floor. Plan to spend multiple hours."

The Los Angeles Kids Guide

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Jason Chen

Google

Visit date: Sep 13, 2024, entered at 11 a.m. Parking fee: $20/day, must leave before 5 p.m. This is the best science museum I’ve ever seen! There’s no admission fee, and inside there’s a food court and a gift shop. It’s incredibly educational – the exhibits aren’t just sitting there waiting for people to learn; many are interactive and designed to actively engage kids’ interest. Not to mention, there’s a children’s play area, an aquarium, and a fascinating section with live animals! The California Science Center has a huge section dedicated to space exploration, and they’re even building a new space shuttle gallery, which is super exciting for the future! You can’t explore everything in just one day if you’re visiting with kids. I highly recommend this place for people of all ages. The exhibits are fun and educational!

TPOT TPOT

Google

Out of all the places I went on my trip this had to be the best. It was free, the exhibits were not minimal, but rather interactive. Even it was it was closing there were plenty of people around, but I really just enjoyed my time until the last 10 minutes and nobody made it an issue. I would love to come back, I would actually come every day if I could. I even liked that they had kids skateboarding outside on one of the ledges and nobody Yelled at them, they let the kids skate! Yay

marielarocksable

Google

Been going here since a kid. It had been a few years and it has only gotten better with all the Endeavor and space edition. Very interactive place even for adults. Admission is free but parking is 20 bucks.

Jen :p

Google

Loved it! We all learned a lot n got to see so many different diverse things. Definitely recommend it for family trips. Took us the whole day to explore. Oh best part is its free! Just paid $20 for parking. They have other museums next to it.

V

Google

There is always fasinating reasons to visit the California Science Center. Great learning experiences, always hands on things to do too! The i-max theater is a great extra. Can't wait for the new home to the space shuttle Endeavor opens up, nice area shows what it will look like when it's complete.

Janet MDC

Google

I hadn’t come back and years and it was a little underwhelming after all those years a. The exhibits were a bit small, many were in repair, and the special exhibit while cool, we thought it’d be more interactive which it wasn’t. A little disappointed in that but it still has some good qualities which I’d recommend for parents and their kiddos. Don’t expect too much and you’ll be fine.

Paul

Google

Took my family here and we absolutely loved it. Everything was clean and open, staff amazingly friendly and helpful and definitely enough to keep kids and adults entertained. The DaVinci Exhibit was mind blowing and the Cinema was so fun. Definitely would come here again soon

Sun Steven

Google

No need to break an arm or legs for here. Entry is free for everyone(parking is $20😂). There are rides here there cost under $10. However the fun is every penny worth and beyond. There are separate exhibitions and imax need to pay separately. Least you could choose. My kids had tons of fun watching fishes and playing kids zone which are all free. Isn't that lovely?

Jason Chen

Google

Visit date: Sep 13, 2024, entered at 11 a.m. Parking fee: $20/day, must leave before 5 p.m. This is the best science museum I’ve ever seen! There’s no admission fee, and inside there’s a food court and a gift shop. It’s incredibly educational – the exhibits aren’t just sitting there waiting for people to learn; many are interactive and designed to actively engage kids’ interest. Not to mention, there’s a children’s play area, an aquarium, and a fascinating section with live animals! The California Science Center has a huge section dedicated to space exploration, and they’re even building a new space shuttle gallery, which is super exciting for the future! You can’t explore everything in just one day if you’re visiting with kids. I highly recommend this place for people of all ages. The exhibits are fun and educational!

TPOT TPOT

Google

Out of all the places I went on my trip this had to be the best. It was free, the exhibits were not minimal, but rather interactive. Even it was it was closing there were plenty of people around, but I really just enjoyed my time until the last 10 minutes and nobody made it an issue. I would love to come back, I would actually come every day if I could. I even liked that they had kids skateboarding outside on one of the ledges and nobody Yelled at them, they let the kids skate! Yay

marielarocksable

Google

Been going here since a kid. It had been a few years and it has only gotten better with all the Endeavor and space edition. Very interactive place even for adults. Admission is free but parking is 20 bucks.

Jen :p

Google

Loved it! We all learned a lot n got to see so many different diverse things. Definitely recommend it for family trips. Took us the whole day to explore. Oh best part is its free! Just paid $20 for parking. They have other museums next to it.

V

Google

There is always fasinating reasons to visit the California Science Center. Great learning experiences, always hands on things to do too! The i-max theater is a great extra. Can't wait for the new home to the space shuttle Endeavor opens up, nice area shows what it will look like when it's complete.

Janet MDC

Google

I hadn’t come back and years and it was a little underwhelming after all those years a. The exhibits were a bit small, many were in repair, and the special exhibit while cool, we thought it’d be more interactive which it wasn’t. A little disappointed in that but it still has some good qualities which I’d recommend for parents and their kiddos. Don’t expect too much and you’ll be fine.

Paul

Google

Took my family here and we absolutely loved it. Everything was clean and open, staff amazingly friendly and helpful and definitely enough to keep kids and adults entertained. The DaVinci Exhibit was mind blowing and the Cinema was so fun. Definitely would come here again soon

Sun Steven

Google

No need to break an arm or legs for here. Entry is free for everyone(parking is $20😂). There are rides here there cost under $10. However the fun is every penny worth and beyond. There are separate exhibitions and imax need to pay separately. Least you could choose. My kids had tons of fun watching fishes and playing kids zone which are all free. Isn't that lovely?

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