
California Science Center
Los Angeles, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(20,614 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
General admission to the permanent exhibits is free, which reviewers rate highly with a family. Hands-on displays, touch tanks, the space shuttle and a play area for under-sevens. Special films are ticketed separately. Budget a few hours. One reviewer was unimpressed by the food in the dining hall.
Hands-on science museum home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour and a kids' Discovery Center.
Good for
- Ages 10+
- Stroller-friendly
- Shade
- Nap-schedule friendly
- Restrooms
- Food on-site
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700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
Free (Endeavour ticket extra)
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What visitors say
- Bbricklin Pepito★★★★★
This place is absolutely amazing and perfect for a day out with the family! Getting to see the actual Space Shuttle Endeavour up close is a mind-blowing experience and worth the visit all on its own. The permanent exhibits are completely free to enter, which is a fantastic bonus. They have tons of interactive, hands-on science displays for kids, plus a really cool aquarium section with a walk-through tunnel. Everything is super clean, well organized, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Definitely budget a few hours to see everything. Highly recommend!
a month ago
- Tin Hianko★★★★★
California Science Center is honestly one of the most interesting museums in Los Angeles, especially if you enjoy science, space, and interactive exhibits. There’s a huge variety of things to explore, from aerospace displays to hands-on exhibits that make the experience feel engaging instead of just walking past information boards. The highlight for me was definitely seeing the Space Shuttle Space Shuttle Endeavour. Seeing it in person is genuinely impressive because you don’t realize how massive it is until you’re standing next to it. I also liked that the museum feels enjoyable for both adults and kids. The space is large, well organized, and easy to spend several hours exploring without getting bored. Definitely one of the best educational attractions in LA
3 months ago
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