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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. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

Brewsology Beer Fest - Review - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

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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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Manuel Ibarra

Google

Great place to bring your kids. It's Free to the public on the majority of the Museum. The only attraction that you will have to pay is the IMAX or a Temporary exhibit. It's well laid out and there were rarely any lines. It's a fantastic place if you want your kids to get an introduction to science and biology. Just be aware they do have an exhibit of reproduction. They make it fun but if you're not ready to have the conversation of the birds and the bees, just be aware.

Yuvaraj Parameswaran

Google

A Must-Visit Attraction in Los Angeles! Our family had an absolute blast at this incredible destination! The museum's interactive exhibits, particularly the space museum, captivated our kids. They loved the hands-on activities and informative displays. The facility was immaculately clean, easy to navigate, and offered spacious restrooms and a food court. We also appreciated the mini kids' activity area, designed for children under 8, which resembled a mini city. Highlights: - Interactive and informative exhibits - Clean and well-maintained facilities - Spacious restrooms and food court - Free admission! - Ample parking ($20) This attraction is perfect for a fun-filled day trip. We highly recommend it!

A Grace

Google

Fun place! A lot is geared towards kids, which is really great. Always love the aquarium section. Leonardo's exhibit was cool! IMAX is always awesome. Nice family day.

Natalya B

Google

No entrance fee. Parking increased to $20/car in July 2024. When you pull in to park, look for spots on your left, which is closer to the entrance (versus turning right). Highly recommend coming with a stroller if you have younger children bc the walking distances from exhibit to exhibit are far, and some require going to second floor to access a different elevator on the opposite side of the floor (parts of first floor are disconnected and not accessible directly). Now have two discovery rooms, which are great for younger children with books, toys, and activities. There are several outdoor areas as well as hands on activities. There's also a room with a video on a loop about the ecosystem that our toddler son loved (despite saying that it was too loud). A really nice gift shop with affordable items. Eating is only allowed in cafeteria area, but your own food is allowed there.

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!

Nathalie Luna lopez

Google

This was my first time going, and spending time looking around was kinda entertaining. All the different games that they've made and everything about the science center made me smile :) The science center itself was free, their was also people stationed outside telling you where to go. They were indeed helpful and helped us navigate our ways throughout the whole building. I'd 100% recommend visiting any of these weekends, maybe with family or friends who get entertained easily with anything ♡

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

Saramay Benavides

Google

I had a wonderful day at the California Science Center museum ! They have lots of amazing exhibits notably the Lockheed A-12 Blackbird: This is the precursor to the SR-71 Blackbird and was used by the CIA for reconnaissance missions. It’s known for its sleek design and incredible speed, reaching over 2,000 miles per hour. The Tess Exhibit every 30 minutes is designed to be informative for adults and young children ! So much to see for the whole family ! There is no charge for entry there is a 20 dollar parking fee !

Manuel Ibarra

Google

Great place to bring your kids. It's Free to the public on the majority of the Museum. The only attraction that you will have to pay is the IMAX or a Temporary exhibit. It's well laid out and there were rarely any lines. It's a fantastic place if you want your kids to get an introduction to science and biology. Just be aware they do have an exhibit of reproduction. They make it fun but if you're not ready to have the conversation of the birds and the bees, just be aware.

Yuvaraj Parameswaran

Google

A Must-Visit Attraction in Los Angeles! Our family had an absolute blast at this incredible destination! The museum's interactive exhibits, particularly the space museum, captivated our kids. They loved the hands-on activities and informative displays. The facility was immaculately clean, easy to navigate, and offered spacious restrooms and a food court. We also appreciated the mini kids' activity area, designed for children under 8, which resembled a mini city. Highlights: - Interactive and informative exhibits - Clean and well-maintained facilities - Spacious restrooms and food court - Free admission! - Ample parking ($20) This attraction is perfect for a fun-filled day trip. We highly recommend it!

A Grace

Google

Fun place! A lot is geared towards kids, which is really great. Always love the aquarium section. Leonardo's exhibit was cool! IMAX is always awesome. Nice family day.

Natalya B

Google

No entrance fee. Parking increased to $20/car in July 2024. When you pull in to park, look for spots on your left, which is closer to the entrance (versus turning right). Highly recommend coming with a stroller if you have younger children bc the walking distances from exhibit to exhibit are far, and some require going to second floor to access a different elevator on the opposite side of the floor (parts of first floor are disconnected and not accessible directly). Now have two discovery rooms, which are great for younger children with books, toys, and activities. There are several outdoor areas as well as hands on activities. There's also a room with a video on a loop about the ecosystem that our toddler son loved (despite saying that it was too loud). A really nice gift shop with affordable items. Eating is only allowed in cafeteria area, but your own food is allowed there.

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!

Nathalie Luna lopez

Google

This was my first time going, and spending time looking around was kinda entertaining. All the different games that they've made and everything about the science center made me smile :) The science center itself was free, their was also people stationed outside telling you where to go. They were indeed helpful and helped us navigate our ways throughout the whole building. I'd 100% recommend visiting any of these weekends, maybe with family or friends who get entertained easily with anything ♡

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

Saramay Benavides

Google

I had a wonderful day at the California Science Center museum ! They have lots of amazing exhibits notably the Lockheed A-12 Blackbird: This is the precursor to the SR-71 Blackbird and was used by the CIA for reconnaissance missions. It’s known for its sleek design and incredible speed, reaching over 2,000 miles per hour. The Tess Exhibit every 30 minutes is designed to be informative for adults and young children ! So much to see for the whole family ! There is no charge for entry there is a 20 dollar parking fee !

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