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700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037, United States

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Vertrence Terrell

It was great to see the space shuttle up close. Free after 3pm. Very educational displays. Love the variety of the exhibits The journey of the shuttle from the airport to the museum is amazing to see. Great movie and there is a virtual ride that last 7 minutes for a fee. There are 3 levels grab a map a start your adventure!!!

Alex Lopes

The big attraction here is the shuttle, for obvious reasons. It is truly amazing to see it so close and have a sense of its massive dimensions. The rest of the museum is fine, but nothing spectacular. Still, it is worth visiting if your group has some young kids and you can expect to spend about 90 minutes visiting the museum (maybe some additional 30 minutes if you decide to stop by every exhibit). Parking is easily available in front of the museum.

Katherine Umaña

It is free to enter unless you want to pay tickets for the "special exhibit" on the 3rd floor. There is a small food court within the science center and clean restrooms located on all 3 floors. There is also a gift shop near the entrance. There were live animals in some of the ecosystem exhibits and even a portion to touch a starfish. Very fun and interactive activities in each exhibit. It was really cool to see the NASA exhibit as well with the real shuttle on display. You'll need to park in the expo parking garage ($15 to park for the day) but finding the science center is an easy walk from there.

Leslie Herrera

Took my son and nephew, both 6yo, to the science center and it was such a nice experience! They absolutely loved it but we didn’t get to see everything this time, I was more excited about seeing the endeavor. We let them try the flight simulator and although the wait was approx 45 min it was worth the wait! I got on it as well and was definitely sore after but it was worth it. They do have a lot under construction which I can’t wait to see the final product.

Mahmood Ibrahim

This is one of the highlights of Los Angeles downtown area. Great exhibits, some temporary and others permanent. Good for couples, families and friends. I went to see the Angkor Wat exhibit with many artifacts being seen for the first time here! Absolutely amazing. The exhibit was expertly and superbly curated. I recommend it highly and the Center should be visited regularly!

Drea A

Fun place, great place to bring your kids, lots of interactive displays, very educational & the Endeavour Space shuttle exhibit is amazing! Minus one star because the majority of it hasn't been updated much since I was a kid 15yrs ago. I've heard they're working on remodeling a few things so I hope it'll improve it. Regardless, you & your family will have a good time.

Анастасия Фёдорова

Excellent museum and exhibition. I was thrilled to see my favourite aircraft at the entrance and witness the Endeavour Space Shuttle. Admission is free and the amount of exhibits you can see is astonishing. By the way, there are great knowledgeable volunteers that share with the visitors information about the exhibits. I had a great time talked to one of them at the Space Shuttle hangar and I’m very glad there are such people who seek out ways to enlighten others on these topics.

GH C

Admission is free but there is $3 service fee when you get a ticket via on-line. And parking fee is $15. Hard to get into the park when football game is scheduled. Definitely good for kids. At the 1st floor, lobby and cafeteria occupy large area. Few exhibitions are there. Main exhibitions are at the 2nd floor. You can see the history of spaceships. And other exhibitions are there. Endeavour is outside of the building. It just looks great👍👍👍 Also there is a huge fuel tank. It’s just huge. It is very impressive experience.

Miriam Lopes

The main exhibits are free and quite expansive! Spent about 3 hours here and found some cool exhibits I hadn’t seen before in other science museums. For instance, they walk you through the stages of pregnancy and show sizes/figures for each stage. They also have sections about puberty and development which could be good conversation starters for kids!

Carolina T.

Great place for children and adults too. I forgot how much fun this place is. Took my 5-year old and 7-year old grandchildren here because they wanted to see the space shuttle. They did more than just see the shuttle. There are so many things to see and do that it kept them engaged for quite some time. Best thing is, it was free. You do have to pay $15 for parking. There's also the IMax and special exhibit which is an extra cost, but just the free part was already awesome!

V B

3/28/2022 reservations are required as well as vaccination record and your mask! It is clearly stated on their website so I won’t get into more details. This place has the actual space shuttle that took on many missions and alone that was worth the trip. The exhibitions are good for K-12 but catered more for smaller children. We overall enjoyed it.

Dalia Angelica Rea Naranjo

This is an awesome place to go if it’s raining and you don’t have anything to do. Or a simple get away for the kids! Has many places and areas to check out. My favorite is the galleries. But I remember as a kid I used to love the small aquarium and touch the sea stars.

Dmytro Lytvynenko

I recommend to visit. Just remember about masks, and book online your visit, because it's limited! I thought it just usual Science Center for kinds, you know, like most of them in general. But when came there, I change my mind. For me I open many interesting and useful things. I learned how does work some things that surround us! You can see there history about aerospace , aquarium tunnel and some aquarium that you can seat and watch the fish. Also thanks about fire safety. And the most exciting thing for me was "Endeavour". I just barely heard about it, but didn't pay attention. And there in center, you'll be able to learn more about this space shuttle that was Unbelievable 25 times!!! Also you can see all history of missions, crews and useful things that they did. Just imagine this shuttle was in space in total 299 days, traveled around Earth orbit 4,671 times. Traveled in total almost 123 thousand miles!!!

Terry O'Sullivan

Great set of interactive exhibits which held my grandchildren (4-7) spellbound. The only problem was that the place is so popular that there wasn’t room to see everything properly. Still that’s probably a good problem to have! Endeavour exhibit very impressive but I could have done with a clearer intro setting the political and cultural context about space shuttles.

Vero Gutierrez

Entrance is free but donations are highly appreciated. There are many hands on activities for all ages. There are now several VR rides. The new Endeavor exhibit is underway, but the old one is still available. There is food indoors. Just outside you can visit the Rose Garden. It is a great way to spend the day.

ML Walton

There are so many fantastic interactive exhibits here, it will absolutely spoil you compared to other similar museums! I think you can easily budget four hours to spend here. The bathrooms were plenty big, the whole facility was clean, you could easily bring a stroller if you wanted, and bringing along snacks, sandwiches and waters was no problem. Trigger warning: realizing that about 1 in 4 pregnancies end in a loss, it's worth sharing that the exhibit about pregnancy, babies, genetics, etc. has on display real decreased babies of various sizes in order to see and understand the stages of pregnancy. Seeing right there on display before you a baby at the gestation when you lost a child can bring up unexpected emotions depending on where you are in the grieving process, so be gentle with yourself and maybe just skip that area. I highly recommend visiting the California Science Center. Maybe you're drawn in by the rockets or the sea creatures, but take the time to check out all the areas and discover great things. For example, we loved the fire safety exhibit, and had never seen that here before. It was creatively done and educational for the whole family.

David Rasmussen

Nice FREE* science museum with the space shuttle Endeavor and lots of other exhibits to see. *Note that it is only currently free because they are rebuilding some parts of the museum. The only reason why the only get 4 stars is because a lot of the things to try out are not working, but for 0$ it’s hard to complain.

Oliver Federer

Very nice exhibition with many real exhibits of the Saturn missions, prototypes and also the mars rover ( a prototype) And the real Space shuttle Endeavour!! A place you must have seen when you're visiting Los Angeles! And there is much more to see in the museum like a very nice and big aqarium and much more. The entry is free and there are also some restaurants with fair prices.

Swapna Madhan

I never get bored with this place. The entrance is free, they charge only for the special exhibit, IMAX shows and parking . The highlight of this place is the space shuttle, Endeavour. The cafeteria food is pretty good. Perfect place for the families and people of all ages. It is surrounded by other museums like California African American Museum , Natural History Museum, Coliseum, expo center, stadium and last but not the least the beautiful Rose garden.

Swee Chye Loh

Interactive science centre and would recommend to go since it is free. It is family friendly as well. Parking requires 15usd. The area has other museums/park such as the African American museum and Exposition Rose Garden. You can easily spend up to half a day there.

Patrick D

This place can easily one of the place in LA that anyone should check out! When I visited, parking wasn’t an issue as there was abundant space for parking. The General Admission is free although iMax and a few of the extra attractions come with a fee. They would ask for donations instead which is at your discretion. The place boasts numerous exhibits but the main attraction at this science centre is the Endeavour Space Shuttle which really was a sight to see!

Bob Brennaman(REALTOR)

We checked this place out when we were in town. Some nice exhibits but this place was much smaller than I was anticipating. Cool to see space shuttle up close. We are big science museum people and have been to ones all over the world I still think the best one is in Vancouver

Pratik Gupta

Great place to visit if you are interested in science and how the world works. If you are here don’t forget to visit endeavour NASA last space shuttle to launch in space. It is gigantic and marvellous piece of engineering and have definitely inspired me to learn more about the space. There are also multiple satellite model on display here. I think that people of all ages interested in science will have wonderful time here

Katelynn Pugmire

Fun free museum. Lots of space artifacts, including space shuttles. A fun outdoor science section with touch pools for starfish. Walkthrough a birthing canal, and see conception to birth. There is quite a bit of construction going on, so some parts you cannot see. I’d love to go back when it’s completed.

Oleg Bogdesco

Great place to visit with kids or curious adults. The shuttle exhibition is a must see. The level of engineering involved in the construction of this thing is just mind blowing. 3d theater is also a great attraction.

josem138

This museum can be visited for free and they earn from purchases and donations. It is full of experiments so people can learn about something. That's so cool. Seems like the pandemic stroke heavily the donations since many of those experiments were either broken or shut down, a shame. Once everything is fixed and back into place, this is a 5-star

Lucas Keeran

Stopped here while in town and used my membership card from my local sconce center for admission. Excellent exhibits. And getting to see the space shuttle was very cool. Also loved the kelp farm.

J.

My kids and I really enjoyed this science center. They have a mini aquarium, an actual space ship, nasa suits, meteorites, they have a little bit of everything that has to do with life, biology, astronomy & more. Best part, it's free and you only pay for parking.

Marta Barejko

Great place to spend time. Cane to see space shuttle Endeavor. Pictures and videos showing its journey from Florida to California are amazing. I recommend to buy ticket with entrance to imax movie about space travels. Lots of interactive exhibits for kids. There is also a place to eat, restaurant and shop.

Paul Manley

Great place to visit with a diverse range of free exhibits ranging from environmental through to the amazing Endeavour space shuttle exhibit. Nice gift shop too. Just to be aware though, if visiting by taxi be mindful of other events on the site it shares with things like LAFC if an event is on you wont be able to get picked up immediately outside. (Very important for international travellers who may be having issues with cell service and are reliant on WiFi.)

Kim Hoppe

This is a wonderful place to explore and experience the natural world. I like that so many interesting museums are on the campus. I was so excited to see the ice wall in the poles room! My favorite room is the desert room, I love seeing all the animals. Many places to sit, plenty of things to see to gain your interest, and if your dad gets separated from the group and is missing for an hour, mine came back just fine.

Alice Troy

Had a lovely day out with my fiancé here while on holiday. Exhibitions were very interactive, feel this would be a great day out with kids but we enjoyed ourselves. Wasn't expecting to see animals!

Ondrej Trecha

Fresh place with lots of stuff to explore. Fun staff. Many exhibitions to choose from :) Well made bioms with different own aspects (many interactions, flash floods, VRs). As I am traveling a lot. This was the nicest presentation of this kind I have seen so far :) Space shuttle...just epic. Always makes my heart jump to see this beauty. Thank you for the nice experience

Lovein Thomas

The science center is a good 2 hours worth of visit but I guess with kids it might take more. The highlight was the IMAX movie and the Endeavour Space Shuttle. Everything else seemed like any other science center/museum. There is no entry fee but you can donate. The IMAX movies cost around 10 to 20 but that depends on the movie you watch. Parking lot is just next to it and costs $15. If you plan well, then you could include the natural historical museum in your visit which is right next to it.

Jasmin

Super awesome exhibit on Angkor wat going on right now !! $20. The 3D IMAX movie is a cool experience too for $8 more. It's 40 minutes long. Check the times as it only runs 4 times a day. Space shuttle Endeavor and huge kelp aquarium are free to see! Masks were no longer required when we went in June.

Jim Kara

Probably the easiest museum to access! The front entrance seemed to be the usual way to get in, as I found out, tho I walked in from the cafe, by the Rose garden side and before I knew it, I was together with a mass of visitors passing by exhibits! Some were scale model mock-ups, others were for real. It was an eye opening experience that was good for learning, stoking the interest of kids and the memories of adults! Step in to the Extreme Zone for a better understanding. Look into the tanks for a fish tail to tattle. Know of the motion that goes with the flow! Appeal to the senses, by riding the simulators and seeing an I-Max view! There were items use by astronauts in the vacuum of space, including those cumbersome spacesuits. There’s an up close look at planes, capsules and craft, with size comparisons I could only sense in person. The Space Shuttle was the largest of displays I’ve ever seen, the same shuttle I saw it fly over LA on the 747 SCA and then seeing it paraded thru streets of Inglewood and LA! It never looked that big in pictures! And for a looking out of this world, there’s was some interesting insight into the evolvement of space telescopes. As mentioned, there’s a cafe around the backside, with plenty of tables and chairs inside and outside next to the Rose Garden. A snack shop and gift shops are also available. Restrooms are located throughout the Science Center. New Science Center construction takes place on the east side of the building, with the addition to be even more enlightening for the experience! So for an interesting experience, I’d say it’s one of the better free museums to visit!

Marilyn Buenrostro

If you’re looking for somewhere to go in LA that’s free and fun, you can come here to the science center! Tickets are free and you do have to show proof of vaccinations upon entrance. You do have to pay for certain exhibitions but they’re pretty inexpensive. I recommend eating first before coming here since the food court prices are reasonable but relatively high. There’s lots of fun things to do here.

Ana Duran, RDN

Free entrance. Parking is $15. Clean bathrooms. They have a food court where you can eat your lunch or buy some. There is also good vendors by the rose garden. & Tables under the trees.

Sabrina Wildermuth

A great experience with my 4 year old! I wish that the discovery rooms were open but closed due to Covid. Will come back in the future for those + a special exhibit we're interested in. The fish and aquariums were a hit! Amazing opportunity at no cost!

Van Leon

I didn't get to explore the whole museum thoroughly and was there for the Angkor exhibition. As I was exploring, I got lost a bit and couldn't find my way out; I had to ask the staffs there. The museum needs some clear exit to the main entrance signs. When I was at the Space Shuttle Endeavour exhibit, I felt it was incomplete. I mean I saw the Shuttle; it was huge. I also saw a sample of what it looks like inside the Endeavour through a window, but I felt I need to be in the space to feel what it's like, touch and wear the suite of an astronaut, feel the materials and cramped space of what it's like inside the cabin of the Endeavour, etc. All in all, with my short time there at the museum, I feel it lack a bit of focus or the understanding and satisfactions of our five senses. It didn't pull my interests and I left with a sense of unsatisfied curiosities.

Patreek Gomez

Glad that I went to visit this place. The beautiful exhibits in science really makes you awe. The new Amazonia exhibit was also nice. When visiting, make sure to always check out the Space Shuttle Endeavor they have.

Zsófia S. Kolozsvári

This is a very interesting and interactive exhibition for kids. We liked the ecosystems and the fire safety sections. And of course for me the most amazing exhibition was the space one, with Endeavour in a huge separate building. I can just recommend it.

Betsy Olsson-Mackowski

I loved seeing the Space Shuttle Endeavor. I love the architecture of the building, the beautiful aquarium with its hypnotic waves, and the desert flash flood demonstration. The gift shop is big and fun too.

Davy K

Coolest experience out here. Not only could children have fun and learn something new, but also adults could recall classic amazing moments about space mission and real spaceship here. First, lots of aircrafts outside and inside to get know more about their details and history. On 2nd floor, many space capsules exhibited, including Apollo-Soyuz and Gemini 11. You could scrutinize and imagine how their mission went and what they've experienced, so thrilling. Besides, space equipment, satellites, telescopes, even Viking lander and an used space suit displayed around that area. Some cool facilities let you experience how astronauts flied spacecrafts. On the other corner, bunch of photos show the day when Endeavour arrived this science center. On the same floor, you could explore ecosystem and DNA exhibitions, they are all interesting and explain complex concept with easy way. In the building next to it, the real ENDEAVOUR is out right there!! Too large to fit in just one image and so many details. You could see serial number on every component and scratches on outer coverings. Several billboards around to let you learn more about this gigantic shuttle. Outside of this building showed the lightweight tank. Third floor, there would be seasonal exhibitions but tickets are needed. This is not a spot that you could finish up visiting all the stuff in just one day. Highly recommended everybody to pay a visit, especially families. Totally worth it.

Miha

I loved it very much. It's my 2nd time. The best part is that its free and fun oy thing what costs are IMAX shows! The endeavour exhibit is free now. spase capsules from Gemini and Saturn missions are also there . A small aquarium with a walkthrough tunnel is pretty awesome. In 2023 shuttle will be moved to new building and it will stand upright with that huge orange tank and 2 booster rockets. I wonder how it will be. In the current exhibition one can come really close to it. I thought it was very impressive! And the rest of the museum is pretty neat too IMHO. They have alot of fun activities.

brenda zuniga-garcia

My toddler and husband loved this place, so many interactive activities for kids to do with parents. Definitely worth a visit especially if you can spare a day during the week. Admission is free for the museum, if you do the rides it's a $5 fee per ridet 3 yrs and under are free with paying adult. There is an additional cost if you want to see the special exhibits or visit the Imax theater.

Chad Morrison

Great day with the family. Saw some amazing artifacts and only caught snaps of maybe a quarter of them. There is also a 3D IMAX theater just on the other side of the Science center. Theres lots of parking, a food court, they also have beer for those that need an adult beverage. The beer is relatively cheap compared to a bar and the food was pretty decent. Burgers and pizza and some healthy stuff I didnt bother to look at. Parking was $15 but you can get it validated if you make any sort of purchase inside. I usually ask very politely and then give a tip if they were so kind to give me free validation. I recommend going to the CSC if you have never been. Its an easy to get to location, wont break the bank purchasing items or food, and maybe you'll learn something new.

gomarketingsuccess dotcom

Came here 1st time for the Angkor exhibit. It's limited time only. Booking was easy, pre-pay parking before you leave. The Imax 3D Angkor movie was popping out, I felt the pressure and views like I was there. The dessert spot was humid, very dessert like. We ended up exploring every sections. Awesome.

Trey

Great place to learn some new things about Science and to see some neat exhibits. Main reason we came here was to see the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the Art of Brick exhibit. Very cool to see Lego pieces being built to mimic art sculptures and paintings. Parking wasn’t bad but it does fill up pretty quickly, so come early to avoid waiting for spots. The food at the cafe was also pretty good and the prices were decent considering museums usually charge a hefty price.

Vincent Lopez

Lots of fun, free and informative. A handful of exhibits/hands on learning tools were out of order, but once fixed it will provide a lot a better experience. Highly recommend

Jac Mika MEng

The California Science Center has many environments including the desert, oceanic, insects, creatures and the science that flew to space. The staff is very polite and informative, told us many stories about the space craft that went up to space 25 times. With the best being the coca cola testing in space. A lot of fun for children as well.

Amber

Just threw a party here and it was great! The space shuttle and the CA Science Center events team is amazing!! Looking forward to seeing the Endeavour in its new home at some point in the future. I want to see how they move it from one side of the center to the other?!?

Tara

Spent the better part of the day at the California Science Center. The permanent displays were enjoyable. I was mostly there for the Space displays (the Endeavor was my favorite exhibit!) but, I also really enjoyed the Ecosystem segment (particularly the aquarium/ocean section-- there's a swction where you can pet different aquatic creatures). You have to reserve tickets in advance due to entry time requirements per COVID protocols. To reserve a ticket online is $3. If you want to do IMAX (for one adult) it was $8.95 and then on-premise parking was $15-- this is why I marked it "$21-$30" when Google asked what the cost of entry was (even though cost of entry is technically free). I didn't realize that the parking lot was shared by a couple different museums so if you plan your day accordingly, you could hit multiple museums and only pay for parking once. I saw the IMAX presentation on Space (narrated by Patrick Stewart). It was definitely worth seeing, in my opinion! This is great for/geared toward kids as most of the displays are interactive/educational.

Carmela Greco

My Grandson loved this museum. There is so much to see & learn. Truly amazing exhibits that are mostly free. The special IMAX shows are exceptional. They're not expensive, $5 or $6. We saw the Imax Movie, Life Under rhe Sea and loved it. So realistic. It was fun to see The Challenger space craft. My Grandson also enjoyed the room that show cased astronauts in space, from the food they eat, etc. This is truly something to see. My Grandson's only comment was that he didn't want to be an astronaut. Go to this museum & enjoy a great time with your family. General admission is free & you can take your own lunch. Be sure and try the chocolate cookie with ice cream. So good. Parking was $15. Have fun everyone.

Shanelle S

Free admission science museum in DTLA. Came here on a Sunday afternoon and spent a couple of hours exploring the exhibits. It’s much larger than you’d think, and you can easily spend a whole day. Garage parking is $15 (cash and card accepted). No food or drinks allowed inside the museum, but we were able to carry our water bottles. It’s a kid-friendly space. I love the ecosystem exhibits, especially the aquariums. Head outside for the touch tank! There are paid exhibits as well, and you get the timed entry tickets at the front kiosk. There’s the rose garden right outside and there’s plenty of food vendors (some will take Zelle/Venmo) if you’re feeling hungry.

ZANDER BUG

This place is amazing!!! The best part is that its free and fun for all ages!!. The endeavour exhibit is free now. They have alot of fun activities. They even have a small aquarium with a walkthrough tunnel prity awsome if you ask me.

M Mina

Took our 5 and 8 year old they somewhat enjoyed it...did couple of the rides and saw different exhibitions..got to see the Endeavor...cool...the discovery room and couple of other things were closed probably cuz of covid ...will take the kids back when they get older and the rest of the things open up...made reservations online because everything had lines...

Bunny Aug

Great free museum that kid oriented. Lots of space stuff if you're into that. Runs on donations. Great alternative to other mushrooms if you like fish, space, and other things science related.

Kevin “Success Builder” M

I really enjoyed the Angor Wat exhibit and IMAX show. The rest of the center was also great. It's much bigger then you would expect with lots to see and do. Definitely worth the stop if you want a good family activity.

Sharon Adams

Haven't visited since childhood. It was informative and fun for my niece and nephew and I enjoyed watching their enthusiasm and wonderment. Will definitely return for the IMAX experience.

2 6

Science center is free, donations are welcome. The natural history museum is free after 3pm for LA County residents, must show I.D. Parking is 15-20$ can't remember exact. Lots of things to see, they have a few activities for kids coloring, Jenga, puzzles etc. Masks are required.

Roger

A fun place to visit with some interesting exhibits. We spent a lot of time checking out the various space related exhibits but there are other types of exhibits that are not space related to explore. Plan to spend at least 3 or 4 hours at a minimum to get the most out of it.

Tina Christina

A three story museum! It was well put together and very informative about important things going on around the world and in the U.S. I could spend most of my day here since there was an Aquarium, space exhibit, ecosystem exhibit, Imax theather, VR exhibits and food courts. They did have some areas that were under construction but it didn't get in the way.

Robert Young

Spacious with something for everyone who has a thirst for gaining new knowledge and experiences. We checked out the Ankor exhibit because I had studied the ancient Cambodian kingdom in the past and we were not disappointed!

Dawn

An absolute treasure! This experience is fun for children and adults alike. Educational in a way that harmoniously works alongside the brain's memory recall system. (Interactive, fun, new & exciting). Ocean education with jaw dropping visual depth to experience BIG ocean fish in a natural habitat that highlights the material of textbooks in a way that provokes interest and curiosity. Sensory stimulation alongside visual, with informative cards for parents to educate their children with fun factoids. Lots of interactive stations, children self guide following personal intrigue. There is a soothing room of tranquility for settling any overstimulation, and exciting "extras" like the Tornado experience and the Virtual Reality machine. (The boys screamed at one point, and exited with faces of "mind-blown" awe, and big smiles-- but it was a group of 5 male 5th grade classmates and no parents or teachers in their private VR experience in a rocket/space simulation. Haha) The gift shops are LOADED with something for everyone. Extra cash can make the experience even more fun, and you could have keepsakes to remind you of your special day. Set aside plenty of time to enjoy your selves and don't forget to take pictures of various jaw dropping and joyful moments! I made us a compilation of pictures and short video clips in a slideshow using a default program on my smartphone to relive the memories. You won't be disappointed.

Jeremie Roberts

The California Science Center was great. It's awesome inspiring seeing one of the the space shuttles I grew up watching launch into space. In will be amazing when they have the shuttle, external fuel tank, and solid rocket boosters all assembled like when it was ready to launch.

Sky Thai

Worth making a day trip to here to enjoy some history and learn something new. They have some free exhibits that are great for kids and also just fun for anyone to go and check out. The metro station stops at here at USC so you can take public transit as well if you don't want to deal with traffic. The current special exhibit on Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia was nicely done. It's an additional cost for both the IMAX and exhibit itself, but the rich history was worth it for me. I recommend catching the IMAX and then doing the exhibit after. Unfortunately, the last day for it is September 5th so catch it if you can!

Steven Hicks

Great center and good souvenir store and basic eatery. The original A12 is worth seeing its a 2 seater. Had Cover charge.

Martin Georgiev

Great attraction, particularly for kids. Many ways to explore nature, science and of course, space. The entry is free, so visiting is an easy choice!

Ja. Ll

Loved this place. The Endeavor exhibition is free so yay! Once inside you will be lost with cool geeky things to look at. The staff is awesome and even have some VR games...you will enjoy those; they are separate and cost 8 dollars for each but the experience is nice. The place is clean and cozy. And honestly, the kid in the fam that is facinated with space will be in love with this spot. Be aware, parking is $15 and its the same for the Imax theater which you will also enjoy if you get tickets for that.

Ohkwari Tatu

10/10 would recommend for families and people who enjoy interacting with instalations. There is so many things to be involved in and each section of the building has a different feeling. Playing with all of the demonstrations is a great way to teach people in a different way. It's right in the middle of a bunch of other museums and cultural buildings so make a day out of it. Entrance is free but you just need to pay for parking.

Brett Matsuura

This is one of the coolest places in SoCal. It has the Space shuttle endeavor on display in addition to many other space crafts. There is no cost for admission so there’s no reason not to check this place out.

Kristine Keller

I went here a lot as a kid, and I still enjoy it. It keeps getting better, and the temporary exhibits are always amazing.

Jessica Mc Coy

I’m a native Angeleno, and I’ve been coming here since I was a little kid. I came for a visit in 2018 for the Final king tut exhibit. The new grand Egyptian museum was under construction at the time and was allowing his personal effects to travel the world. If you’re looking to save some cash and you live in the nearby area,take the expo line to save on parking and traffic around USC.

Joshua Carrillo

I’ve been coming here as a child and now I bring my kids. I moved to Texas and let me tell you, you don’t appreciate it until you’re gone. The amount of funding this place has and rotating exhibits are wonderful. We just got to see the ankor exhibit and 3D movie at the imax theater and it made me feel like a kid again. I will say this however, I see tons of advertising for ankor on the west side of LA but do not see it along the Cambodian communities. The Pueblo projects are full of Cambodian people and there is no advertising near that. My wife is from those projects and it’s a shame if they do not get to know of this exhibit.

Stephanie S

This is a wonderful and FREE science museum. There are speciality exhibits and add one you can purchase, but there is plenty to do that is included in the free admission. The center is very organized into different exhibits so you could spend and hour or two just going to a few or spend the entire day. There are also interactive exhibits. The center is on multiple levels and though there were elevators, there are a lot of ups and downs to get to different things. Definitely keep this in mind if you have a wheelchair, stroller, or are planning a fieldtrip. It definitely can be done ( I've planned 5 fieldtrips here and never had an issue) but you want to plan extra time for moving between the exhibits, especially if you can't utilize stairs. There are great area for young kids and the whole place is very family friendly. There is a large dining area ( food is decent but overpriced) and gift shop. Outside there is a large rose garden which makes a great space for hide and seek, tag, or just some fresh air! Parking is $15 a vehicle.

Bryan “odibo” H옹

Reservation required. General admission is for free and additional ticket needed for special events. Parking fee is $15 flat fee. You can park Blue Visitor parking structure and there is 1 EV charge point.

Weiqin Z

Not many stuffs there, just the 3D film you need pay 8.95$ per film is quite ok, others are fair! Oh I am impressed by the Endeavor flights on 2012 sep, very amazing!

L DING

I thought my 10-year-old would spend 5 mins checking out the Endeavor, but it turned out that it took us 2 hours to explore the wonderful and well-maintained exhibit. There is so much to look at and get hands-on with. If your children love interactive content, this is a must-visit place for your trip to LA.

Matze Kuntz

very interesting expos and being so close to the spaceshuttle is absolutely amazing 🤩 I went during the week and right when it opens at 10am and it was not crowded at all during my 2 hour visit.

Katia Ruiz

What a nice experience my daughter loves science and this place to take them. They can experience a little bit of everything in the world of science, the sea, life, energy, you name it.

Dead Mouse 4783 Red Dead

Very cool and educational for the whole family, and its free! But they do ask for monetary donation anything you want to give. There is fee for parking its 15$ but the place is worth going to.

Slindi Mhlongo

I had a wonderful time at the California Science Center! I was there shortly after they opened so there were a few people there and I didn't have to wait to access any of the exhibition areas. My highlight was seeing Endeavour!

Chandra Prevost

We left the Natural History Museum, which wasn't quite right for my very hands on son and walked over to the CSC, my son was sleep before we hit the front door. This place is massive and I can't believe it's free to get in. Because I was exploring for the both of us, I went to as much as I could. Loved this museum. Even the gift shop was affordable, which seems to never be the case. This was perfect for a kid who needs to touch and get up close to learn. I will come back the first chance I get

Isaac Gould

Awesome museum. Enjoy seeing the space shuttle and the different exhibits they bring to here. Come here a lot, mostly on rainy days. Would recommend to anyone stopping in or near L.A.

Marla M.

If you are in Los Angeles, the Science Center is a good place for children to explore. The center is requiring patrons to make reservations for entry ($3 per person). Highly recommend doing it ahead of time. The store has great gifts/souvenirs 👍.

Manuel Girisch

Visit the Space Shuttle Endeavor! Admission is free, parking costs 15 Dollar. There are also a couple of interesting 3D rides and an IMAX there.

Jean-Christophe Sirois

Lot of stuff to see! The whole Endeavor section was really interesting! We had a great time there! It was a bit crowded, but we could still see what we wanted to. A good place to visit in LA!

ledgm108

Great value for the price of admission. Would highly recommend one of the 3D IMAX movies, watched Born to be wild, great 3D all throughout the movie, very kid friendly and educational. Purchase of a movie ticket also grants admission to the science center. So much to check out for the cheap ticket costs, if you have people visiting LA would definitely recommend stopping by, the Rose Garden right behind, the Natural History Museum is next door, and more. 👍🏻

HipHopDance Eliana

My favorite exhibit would have to be the marine animals. There's this beautiful arched walkway and you can see fish above you and at your sides in the dome shaped aquarium. The marine biologist knows what she was talking about and she answered all my questions about cleaning the fish aquarium pipes and how all the pipes connect to the science center basement. She said that she would've let me go to the basement only due to covid rules she can't. The employee talking to me about how flash flooding occurs by the fox exhibition was very knowledgeable too. I really want to praise employee, Erin who answered my questions about DNA, genes, and space. Some disappointing things were: the freeze dried ice cream astronauts eat that is sold in the science center store tasted bad, the Tess robot body exhibit is under renovation, the chicken exhibit of chickens hatching is in the staff area and isn't available, and the smoking exhibit is being changed up. Due to covid nineteen the science center cannot have many interactive exhibits open such as the high bike exhibit on the third floor. There is a new exhibit educating people on covid nineteen and how everyone can help however and there is an exhibit sea animals which you can still touch.

Jeff Arthur

This place is so amazing and its free. That might be why a lot if the attractions were broken, but still well worth it. For those who want an enhanced experience purchase tickets to the iMax and the additional attractions was worth it.

Ella Abe

Fun family outing! fun for all ages! They have lots of mini games within the building. brought out my competitive side and made this experience so fun! they have games like Je-paw-rdy, and a game where you dance like an animals mating dance and get scored on whether you would have gotten your mate.

Jenn Wright Quazza

Visited the IMAX theater and watched, "Under the Sea". I'm amazed how 3D technology has come a long way from those red & blue gelled paper glasses to holographic 3D shades and out of this world under water photography. The music was fun and kept perfectly with the film. Informative on our current and future ecosystems. After IMAX experience, we explored other exhibits here. I love to learn more about these exciting educational rooms, some with real live animals from land and ocean, even the creepy insects have a place to be awed at in amazement! Found my way to the space shuttle, the Explorer. So much to see, I'll definitely be back.

Bonnie Merrick

Fun place, cool exhibits. Disappointed that many interactive exhibits were not working and/or in need of maintenance.

Kathryn Outman

I liked all exhibits, many interactive which made it fun. The highlights for me were the Endeavor, Kelp Forest and the Rose Garden out the back door 🌹⛲. Facility is older. Definitely family friendly.

Esmeralda R. Ruano

Kids always love going here. And the best part that it's free. Just pay for parking 🙄

Dorothy Wms- Kohlmeyer

I have been going here since I was a child. I really like it here and the Imax movies are all great. When we went this time, there were a good amount of exhibits closed. But there was enough open to keep us busy. The dog exhibit moved and is now free. The Endeavor is also free. The Lego exhibit is the only costly exhibit and it's almost 20$ a person. Prices are pretty high now than before but they need to make their money too. I went on a Monday and parking was easy in and out but two weeks ago on a Saturday it took an 1 hour and a half to get out partly because their machines were broken. (We went to natural history museum and had to park at science center lot because natural history parking was full). Parking is automated which on that Saturday was a bad idea, but any other day it should have been fine. Parking was $15. My suggestion park on bottom level as close to the exit, because everyone tries to get out through the top exit.j

Joshua T

Great place. There is a Northrop F-20.. the last one in the world! P.S. Parking fee $15

Sarah Lorraine

I love the touring exhibits they have, but the main part of the museum stays pretty consistently the same, so it can get boring if you visit a lot. IMax movies on site and gift shop.

George Chalhoub

Beautiful and amazing science center, free entry. Endeavor is a must visit, I highly recommend it.

Monica Hunter

Alma Fuerta public school from Pasadena TK/K loved the California science center. My small group of boys really liked the City of Los Angeles room.....the TV recording table/ screens

Vic Hernandez

Did anyone say - Free? This place is a great place for family or anyone who enjoys science and Space. They have the Shuttle Endeavor and all for free admission. It's located in a peaceful relaxing USC Coliseum park that also has a beautiful rose garden park. You can spent the whole day here and just relax . Parking is for 15 dollars all day before 3 pm.

jeffrey okon

Beautiful learning experience. Glad to have the family time. Great exposition for ages. Free entry (arrive early). But if you wanna do some special events you will have some price attached. Like the Art of the Brick and IMAX. Fun stuff to see like, aquatic, desert, so much natural and scientific learning, space exploration, etc. Parking fees was $12. Was definitely worth the visit.

Brian Wheeler

Great place to visit kids will love it. Lots of interactive displays for them.

Steve Zamek

Amazing place for all ages. Exhibits on space, ecosystems and a lot more - mostly all free! Parking for $15. Imax show on the Amazonas totally worth it!!

Jared Ransom

If you are in to science, this is a wonderful place to visit. Lots of things to see and do for children and adults. They always seem to have some kind of special exhibit going on as well. These do cost extra, but are very fun. I recommend highly. This time it was a lego exhibit!

Nichole Ramirez

This is such a fun and educational way to spend the day. We started off with the Lego exhibit that was amazing! I never would have thought to build anything like that with Legos. There was a section that talked about viruses and how we can help slow the spread of covid. My kids especially loved seeing the different ecosystems. We will definitely be back soon.

Nate Hernandez-Estrada

Sunday was not so busy during 12-2pm! My family and I had to reserve tickets online though, which is completely confusing because the museum mentioned it was “free”. It was a 3 dollar fee for each person but I believe if you go in person it’ll be free. Keep in mind it’s not always guaranteed to go in though! Endeavor was free. The only closed exhibits were the discovery room and an indoor playground for children. Lots of hands on activities for children!! Parking was not difficult at all, only 15 dollars and we parked around A7! It was not difficult at all to exit. Prices were worth it :) (Rose garden was open too)

Satseuc Astromech

This place is totally worth stopping for. Parking was 15$ and the admission was 20$. My ticket included the Brick exhibit. The place is packed with exhibits, information, history. There is a beautiful aquarium full of amazing different species of fish. You get to walk around the machinery that creates the tide pool. There is small tanks to pet the sea anemone and starfish. Every room has different ecosystems to explore. The best exhibit on display is the shuttle which is an amazing part of US history.

MINGSEN XU

Lots of things to explore for kids, from aquarium to museum to space shuttle. Considering it's free to Public, it has been kept and maintained pretty well. Endeavor space shuttle is the real reason I visit here, impressive to see it unfolded in front of you. Nice place to spend a day. It's closed at 5pm, so plan your trip accordingly.

Corey T

Parking is easy and it's the only thing you have to pay for. Free museum full of fun science displays for kids and interesting for adults too. Plus the old space shuttle is there, which is very cool to see. Good family trip, highly recommended.

Sunil Keshava

Fantastic place to spend a day with young kids. There are a lot of things to see and do. Really enjoyed the space technology section and the icing on the cake was the great space shuttle Endeavor! Highly recommend buying tickets for the Hubble 3D IMAX movie, it is amazing and it off this whole! The Body works part was the center is also great, it did not seem very popular but I liked the huge human body simulation. I thought it was great way to teach kids about human anatomy. Did not try the food in the cafeteria, recommend getting food from home since the cafeteria seemed pricy.

Marcus Davis

Mainly went for the Art of the Brick exhibit and was not disappointed. The majority of the center is focused on kids, which is totally fine, just a heads up to those travelling without kids.

Mattia Poggiani

Beautiful Museum! Endeavour's history is really well explained. Recommended

Michael Hargiss

The kids loved it here. So much hands on learning. I enjoyed it too! Especially enjoyed the touch tank of starfish and the space shuttle Endeavor. The LEGO exhibit was neat but not the kind I like. It was mostly recreations of existing art using plain brick, no unusual parts usage. Impressive but not very creative in my opinion.

Michael Lerro

This place is fantastic! It's really large and there's plenty to see. Seeing the Endeavour space shuttle up close and reading all about it was a true highlight for me. I spent so long in the hanger with the shuttle enamoured with it all. Entrance is free so be sure to support with donations or purchase some awesome memorabilia from the gift shop!

Morning Glory

About noon time. Not so crowded, parking was easy, pay 15$$ for parking. I enjoyed Lego exhibit(not free admission)with family. Kids and family friendly place. Wear mask mendetory. Social distancing.

Alex Bueso

Much fun for young kids and even adults and entry is free

Vicki Ayala

We went for a beer tasting and that wasn't great. And although the museum remained open, we didn't feel that the museum was as exciting and cutting edge like we used to think. But where else are you going to see the Space Shuttle?! And that took my 3 stars to 4 stars! The staff were friendly. There are three levels of exhibitions and dinner looked worth going back for another try when it's not so crowded.

Mahathi Singh

We went to see the Angkor Vat exhibit. If there's no chance of visiting the actual place, this exhibit is a good way to get an idea of that ancient civilization.

Josue Benavidez

We went to both the NHM and the science center in the same day and got to say we were more impressed with the NHM. The science center does have a better food court and snack area. The icream cookie sandwiches are really good. The overall layout and exhibits don't seem as well organized. The flow of the whole place is terrible, we kept having to back track and weren't sure where everything was. We almost left without even seeing the shuttle and had to go back to find it. Even then it was hard to find and we got caught in several dead ends. The exhibits seem a little empty, not a lot of content there. Most of the interactive exhibits were closed. The sea area and touch pool was fun. Overall it's ok, just feels really hap hazardly assembled and arranged. We went during the Lego art exhibit and that was a bit of a disappointment. First of all most of the science center is geared towards hands on kid friendly exhibits but then the LEGO exhibit is all hands off, so it's not surprise it's hard to keep the kids from touching the Lego art. I'd pass on the Lego gallery.

Cedric De Clercq

Amazing museum with a lot of space related items e.g. capsules, space suits and as main attraction the Endeavour Space shuttle. The 3D shows in the IMAX cinema are worth it! We did 2 different movies in a row

Dewain Reyna

Went here for a brew fest at night it was super fun with no kids around the space shuttle is worth the trip all on its own it is quite the spectacle fun times were had by all

Yin Yin Lin

A good place for kids and adults to learn and explore. Just need to pay parking and the admission is free for most exhibition. The space shuttle is a must-see.

Omara'y Piña

I love going to this place. Went on a field trip the first time and then my dad took the family. Every time we come down to L.A we try going. And now we get to bring the kiddos. Couldn't really take pictures but they did have a lot of different things from when I came the last time.

Elliott Percival

Pretty good museum, more focused on children than older visitors. Very tactile and interactive, especially the ecosystems exhibit. But the best bit (in my opinion) is the space shuttle - seeing a real-life spaceship is pretty epic!

Adam Dixon

A wonderful visit for kids and adults alike. Truly enjoyed the diversity of what they had to offer and while many exhibits were down for reconstruction or repair, never felt lacking.

Brian Conway

Awesome experience. The price was great for what was offered. My daughter and I had a blast. There was so much to see and so much to do. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend stopping in and visiting.

Debbie Johnson

It's free. Yippee ! Great when you have young kids or grandkids. There are some simulators there you do have to pay to ride. And the Space Shuttle Endeavor is also on display. Take advantage while you can. They are building a new display outside for the Endeavor and you won't have a full up close view as you do now.

Andrew Z

It’s free and the real space shuttle endeavor is housed here. That alone gives it 5 stars, but besides that there are a decent amount of other themed educational exhibits throughout the museum showing different ecosystems, as well as a rotating exhibit (which is paid) that is often very nice. Good for kids maybe ~3 and up

Greg Owens

Great place to visit...lots to see and do for all ages.

Linda Huynh

It's a very interested place. You need more than an hour to walk through the exhibit. Lots of information & artifacts

Oscar Motta Quintana

This is a MUST do plan with the family when you are in the area! The shuttle is amazing!!

Tina H

Los Angeles California Science center is awesome. It never gets old. So many awesome displays and exhibits. They also hold a bunch of cool outside exhibits too. Like the butterfly event, and the spider event. Both are super fun and educational. Especially if you or anyone in your family like butterflies and spiders.

Derilyn Atkinson

We had a great time here! I didnt know there was so much to see. We originally came here to see the shuttle Endeavor but we had so much fun looking through all of the exhibits and the aquarium. Such a great place to spend the day with the family. There are so many things nearby to see as well, such as the coliseum and the rose gardens.

Katherine Fitzwater

I enjoyed this place not just for seeing the space shuttle, which was awe inspiring. They had a dynamite Lego exhibit. I thought it was amazing that they could duplicate works of art or organic shapes that seemed so real. It must have taken a lot of time and patience to put together. There was something wonderful and maybe a little sad about the space shuttle. It had so much promise that did not come to fruition.i remember seeing the shuttle on tv ,new ,crisp, clean, and very cool. When you see the space shuttle endeavor, you can tell this was a vessel that was used. It had been in space and back. There was a strange kind of honesty, respectability about it. They are very hospitable at the science center. They let you sit undisturbed, so you can really look at something. I sat and looked at the space shuttle, and marveled at it. This i really appreciated. Visit this place you won't be disappointed. There is a lot to see. Have fun!

Glen Sato

Great place for kids and adults. Free entry but certain special exhibitions cost extra as well as the IMAX experience. Parking is $15 I believe. I have been taking my kids about once a year and they seem to be learning something new each time we visit. It can be busy during summer break due to camps but overall, a great gem to have in Los Angeles.

katty Haley

The displays and exhibits here have been laid out very well and compliment the layout of the building! What’s so refreshing is the science subject matter has not been dumbed down! The highlight for aviation fans has to be the space shuttle Endeavour where you can get up close and personal!

Celina

I love this museum so much! This is truly a place for everyone no matter how old or young there is something for everyone to do and see. Every time I go there I love seeing the adults play with the interactive learning stations and hands on areas right along with the kids. This is a perfect place for a family trip or a date with your partner. The L.A. rose garden is also right in their backyard and it's free to walk around in. They have elevators and wheelchair ramps which come in handy for taking strollers. I went 2 days ago with my daughter and we took her stroller and it was very easy to get around (even in the rose garden) there's an aquarium there and also a walk through tunnel with baby sharks and HUGE fish. I loved the touch tank where I was able to touch star fish and a sea anemone. I was surprised to see how much stuff is open right now and there was alot of hands on learning areas. And also many handwashing stations. I was so happy to see things seem very normal there and it was such a blessing to go and spend the day with my family there. This is one of the best museums in LA county.

Eunjoo Song

It was really good. You need to pay only for parking. One thing I don't like it there is no lost and found place. My daughter left her plush toy last visit. So we liked to check if it is still there. But no lost and found place and the staff was not even kind to kid.

Aaron Bright

An interactive museum for kids of all ages. We took a group of 12 year olds and loved all of the exhibits. It’s hard to do everything in one day but the main draw is the Endeavor. It really is a sight! You feel so small standing underneath it. The next big draw is the aquarium and the touch pool. The touch pool usually has a line but it moves quickly. There is one main food hall with seating insides and outside. Although you pay for parking ($15) the entrance is free.

Jennifer Miller

I loved the Angkor Wat Exhibit! Thank you for sharing it with the public.

Abhi Saxena

Incredible place loved every minute of it. Kids had a great time . Must stop place.

Angie Sol

I have been coming here for years, it was my favorite museum as a child and that belief still holds true to me after all these years. If you're visiting LA, this spot is definitely a must to visit. It's great for all ages alike, I have never been to a museum more interactive than this one.

Mariah Whiteman

10/10 recommend! Loved this place, would visit again. Main entry is free but special exhibits will have separate fee. The Angkor IMAX show didn't need 3D experience, but the preview for the asteroid. One looked like would be amazing 3D. Also, buyer beware. We bought a ticket for the shuttle simulator thing but when we got it it played the video for a haunted mine ride. We were very confused.

Danielle Carrillo Whitmore

Had such a great time with my family. My daughter loved the Art of the brick area along with the aquarium. Would like to come back because we were not able to see everything. The longest line was for the aquarium and touch tanks. Regardless, we had a great time and I felt the employees did a good job with the line management.

John Hoskins

Always such a fun experience! I went as a teacher for a field trip this time, but I've been here a couple of times personally. Always such cool things to do and explore. A bit too quiet on a weekday, but good when having a bunch of teenagers around.

rosalinda flores

Free entry and lots to see and do. From 3+ and adults had a good time. There are some activities that cost $. Simulator for $8, hurricane tube for $3, etc. Stick to the free stuff. Upstairs and out you can pet starfish. Pretend to be a barnacle and try to catch “food” ping pong balls. See the space shuttle endeavor in the adjacent building- enter through the science center. The space shuttle alone is worth the visit. Parking can be pricey but you can occasionally find a street spot on the main streets but those are kind of far away. To get to the parking lot, you have to be traveling south on Figueroa. $15/ car but with it considering free admission. Bring snacks and you can have a lovely picnic in the huge grounds or pick up a bacon wrapped hot dog with grilled onions and peppers from a street vendor.

Ana Silvia Gonzalez

Ok me and my husband went here as part of our mini local vacation and so much fun! We saw the Under the Sea 3D at the IMAX across from the science center and it was amazing. The detail in the 3D mode wow!! I will definitely be going back to watch their other shows!! We also did two simulations. One was the endeavor ride and the other one I did was the hurricane one!! 80 mph winds!!! Omg!!! The ecosystem part of the science center was great too!! Seeing a flash flood in the desert! Omg I felt like a 10 year old! Yes that excited 😂

Becky Salas

A lot of the stuff you can't play with for your kids because it's broken. But! The aquarium neat and the ice wall to. I recommend going on a week day like Tuesday or Wednesday when no one around

Esther Chung

Very cool place. A little small but pretty cool

Amy C

We went as a class fieldtrip and the kids had an absolute blast. Lots to do, see and experience. The entire building is extremely clean and well maintained. Their coffee shop made an surprisingly great iced latte, which kept us adults happy. The employees were very accommodating. The space shuttle was of course breath taking and the Imax movie was really fun for the kids. We will definitely be back.

Sunil Sodah

Amazing museum. Endeavor exhibit is the best.

Tony Medina

A great place where Kids can learn about science and nature though exciting visual and interactive displays. Highly recommend taking your children here for a fun day of learning and play.

Maurice D. Tanner

The aquarium exhibit is pretty cool. And the photography of the Amazonia and it's tribe were beautiful.

Natapon Jongsuwan

Really knowledgeable and free. Good plan to spend time with family here.

Melystikal

Got to check out the The Art of the Brick exhibit at the Science Center, and it did not disappoint. 100 lego sculptures by Nathan Sawaya just blow your mind away. Worth the $20 per ticket.

An C

Amazing place (that's free for the most part). Plan for a good 4 or 5 hour stay. There's plenty of opportunities to see animals, the spectacular Endeavour, and learn about the environment. It's enjoyable for people of all ages.

Erin K

Fun science museum with lots to see and experience! We especially enjoyed the VR and space shuttle experience (paid). We visited in June 2021 and reserved tickets in advance for the timed entry. Admissions free but you pay $3 service fee per ticket.

Cheryl anne Popescu

We enjoy taking our kid to the science center and it's normally a good experience. It's generally busier during the holidays when kids are out. The food hall is good and different options available. My only caveat, I wish they would fix some of the interactive areas and finish the areas that have been closed for a while (quake zone/life begins) for a fuller experience.

ankitesh shanu

Very nice place to go to irrespective of whether you love science or not. They also have imax in same premises which have very cool 3D shows for all ages. It's definitely a whole day attraction specially with the Endeavor shuttle makes it the best

Φίλιππος Φιλίππου

Joyful experience for the whole family. Kids loved the several interaction spots that are all around and everyone had a great time. Endeavor is really fascinating and walking through its history is even more.

Alexis Garcia

Love the California Science Center, I come here at least 2 times a month with my nephew. The exhibits are great and we enjoy how interactive everything is, the touch tanks and ice wall are our favorites. But the highlight of going to the CSC is getting to see the the Endeavor. You should also check out their 4D movies.

cheng dalila

Tons of fun for kiddos ！ Learning from playing. VR games are amazing!

Robert Plummer

Very impressive place a few planes and the space scuttle!

Maria TM

Space, The final frontier :) A great little museum to visit.

Ryan bauman

I can't believe this place is free to visit. What s great way to escape the heat and spend time learning. You get to visit a real space shuttle. There are additional charges for the IMAX or any special exhibits they have at the time. The entire experience was amazing and my family learned so much. You do have to pay for parking but that's nothing for free admission to a multi story museum.

Karelia Jauregui

Great experience. This is a nice place to spend a day with your kids, family or friends. You can learn a lot about the space and e joy of fun rides and a 3D movie.

Saira Khan

Went on a field trip with my school. This place is clean, the staff is very helpful and it has lots of science/space stuff. They have a huge dining area and pizza and sandwiches.The pizza is huge!!! Take your kids they will love!!!!

Heiko Rettinger

It's incredible how this location is not even more crowded on a Sunday and uncertain weather. It is a great place for kids with all the experiments they can run. And the special exhibits also makes it interesting for adults.

Kay Pee chai

Great place for family tour or by yourself. I really enjoyed the 3d movie, that being new experience and joy.

Stephanie Corona Leblond

This is a fantastic museum for little ones and I love that it is free. There's a diversity of exhibits and my kids love visiting (ages 6 and 4). Would recommend for families with little ones!

Joseph M

Went here with my 4-year-old daughter, my wife, and my mom. We all had a good time. Plenty of activities for both young and old. Can't really beat free admission too. But parking is $15 though.

Tony “Toeknee” Rodriguez

The only place in the world where you'll be able to see the Endeavor up so close that you're under it, just barely out of reach. The other exhibits are also very entertaining and educational. A good first for a family with young children.

Anya Meksin

The IDEAL place to bring a toddler when you need to get out of the heat. Our child got way more out of this experience than the Natural History Museum next door. This is much more interactive and stimulating for a very small child. And it’s free!

Wilmer Valencia

Came for an event. It was beer and science night inside the science center and let me tell you, I had a blast! The place is awesome and you should def visit any time you're in the area or plan a weekend trip. There's lots of places to eat nearby.

Rodica Luca (REALTOR)

A gem in LA! Very informative, and you get a lot for your money. Different experiences in different parts of the museum.; culminating with the display of the "Endeavour" shuttle. A good place to bring your kids as well.

Tim Trerise

Great place to see so much! Today we went and saw the world's largest Lego display! Definitely go! Nathan Sawaya is the man! An artist, a builder, a man with a vision. Very cool stuff. Recommended at the top!

Megan O'Connell

Great place to visit. Exhibits are interactive, the Endeavor is amazing, and the Rose Garden is beautiful. There are waffle cones made onsite, the smell will lure you in. Great snack break.

Ana Salazar

It's a good place to share with the family, educational and history related place

Ragheed Al Ameen

Fun, knowledge and interesting facts are available under this roof. This place is suitable for all ages. We are lucky to have the Art of the Brick as a special exhibition. It's a lot of art work in lego pieces! Just FYI, 3 hours wasn't enough to go through the entire center so plan accordingly if you want to go through every section.

DinoKidGoRawr

Coming from cross country this was definitely a cool museum, it wasnt packed and is huge, had a great time

Henry

Great exhibition of the endeavour space shuttle and other space equipment.

Amber M.A

WOW You get a lot for $3. Took our 3 year old and he had a blast. Theirs a lot to see, a bit overwhelming lol loved the aquarium area and touching the starfish. They have some food vendors outside which is nice! Selling hot food off a grill, fruit cups and toys. We will be back to check out the Lego area :)

satsujihanin

There is alot to see but most of the same thing basically, I didn't get to see everything but what I saw was fun enough. It has an imax theater and the asteroid video was good. They have a food court and a souvenir shop. Of course on the high side of pricing. Restrooms on both levels. And nice views in the open field outside.

Kate Knight

Such an amazing place to visit. We saw the "Art of the Brick" Lego exhibit and the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Had to make reservations and pay online in advance. Parking was $10

Renai Davis

Very busy place and nice decor. Enjoyed my event.

David Phillips

Good for all ages, just when you think you've seen it all, there's another exhibit around the corner. Plan to spend a couple hours with all the hands-on, interactive, engaging, and informative displays.

Hasnain Khaku

Seeing the Shuttle Orbiter was amazing. I actually was one of engineers who worked on the NASA Space Shuttle. I was over overwhelmed at setting the whole spacecraft that had actually been in space. The flight simulator was great also. Going to go back and spend the whole day.

Ben Fisk

We had a blast visiting the museum. The shuttle is always a treat and it is free.

Muhammad Adnan (Aadi khan)

I like this place very much but unfortunately I can't come there because I don't have enough money and you guys don't support me either.

Karine Ling

First of all, it was free. Second, it had a good variety of things to look at like sea animals, environmental science, and the endeavour space shuttle. There was so much to see that we were worried we would get locked out of the other museum’s parkade! We stumbled upon this after visiting the museum of natural history, and we suggest everyone to walk over to this afterwards.

Kevin Hanson

One of my favorite places! So much to do. Rotating exhibits.

Renn Arterius (Lauren)

I went here on a first date and I absolutely loved it! There was about 6 or 7 parts of the ecosystem to go through and they were all their own exibits. There were even living creatures in some of them! There was a whole ocean ecosystem with a very large aquarium and it was an amazing experience. I also went to see an imax movie called under the sea and that wasn't too expensive and very enjoyable. There were some exhibits that were closed (especially one of my favorite ones) but I'm not complaining, I still had a great experience!

Jaekwan Lee

🧚‍♀️Family outing to spring break..🐾🎶 🔻There are many different and beautiful blocks. 🧱 ✈There were many interesting and artistic works.⌛ 🛰There are many good sources of interest in the past,🚀🌝 present, and future space of the lunar probe.🛸✡ 🛶It will be a learning material for children who dream of the future.🌠

Howard Mejia

Science center is one of the most amazing spots you will visit for free. Lots of fun for the fam, Interactive and exciting! The Endeavuor is the cherry on the top. Can't believe it's in la! Make sure to drop a donation appreciating this fun spot.

Heather

Lots of fun! Including at imax movie, we spent 4 hours here. The exhibits are really cool, the gift shop stuff isn't that badly priced (compared to universal studios). The Endeavor exhibit is amazing. Also the taco vendors outside are AMAZING! save money (don't eat inside, so pricey)

Zara

The General admission is free, but the parking is $15. The 3D IMAX movies are great, and worth to see! They’re not too expensive, $6-10.

Lisa B

The California Science Center is a great day trip, especially if you're interested in space. Admission is free, and you can get up close to the space shuttle Endeavour on display The IMAX theater (ticket purchase required) is really great, too.

Vinay Yakkundi

Great place to learn and kids will like it a lot. Parking is nearby and reasonable ($12 for the entire day). They were open even with COVID restrictions and maintained social distancing. Only negative was some exhibits had long lines so we didn’t get to see Kelp World. Seeing the real space shuttle was amazing and awesome. The Hubble IMAX movie was also awesome and worth seeing if you can.

Yunong Xiao

This place is awesome. Free to enter. Come take your kids or yourself and check out the space shuttle endeavour in all its glory up close. Friendly staff. Parking is $15

Jonathan Kasten

Free to the public and it contains the space shuttle endeavour, one of the greatest achievements of mankind. You really can't go wrong here as there's a lot to see and do, even inside the local walking area.

Gerry Borts

The Angkor exhibit was amazing! That said, the rest of the experience was not as amazing. The California Science Center needs to work with appropriate governmental or private agencies to improve the traffic flow into the Museum parking lot. I entered the line of cars southbound on Figueroa from Exposition Boulevard, and it took me 42 MINUTES to get into the museum parking lot. No, there wasn't a football game, it was apparently just museum traffic. Other cars were cutting in line, which didn't help at all. That 42 minutes, plus time to find a space to park and walk in, meant I missed the IMAX movie I paid for. I wasn't willing to go in and just not see the first 15 or so minutes of the 40 minute movie. When I asked what I should do, the employee at the IMAX Theater just said, rather callously, "There are no refunds or exchanges, sir." Luckily, the box office people accommodated me with another screening of the film. But because most other screenings were sold out, I wasn't able to get in until 5:00 p.m. So in summary, I got there what should have been plenty early enough but wasn't. I had to wait until my exhibit time of 1:00 p.m., and then wait all the way until 5:00 p.m. for the film. This was all because of a ridiculous traffic entry setup and process. That really didn't start the day very well. They need to fix this!

Alexis Beyer

Amazing experiences and had an absolute blast exploring with my 9 and 2 year olds. For a free museum, rose garden, and ideal location in Expo USC park. Next to the Natural History Museum and many more. Definite gem in the heart of Los Angeles.

Angel of the Most High

Really cool place..especially for kids

Lary O

Brewsology!!!! Great time at the science center. It's really a different experience when you're jumping from brewery to brewery while checking out the exhibits. The science center is awesome on its own. Brewsology is a another level of fun! They also have yummy food trucks!!!!

Nathaniel Raya

This place is great its free parking isn't so heads up, but you can see a lot of cool stuff including a space shuttle and other nasa relics also the fish aquarium is great my kids love this place .. and did I mention it's free ...lol

Megan Williams

Just absolutely amazing. Constantly free and makes a great trip out with friends on a budget. Also has a fricken spaceship. Like what's not to like? Free? Spaceship? And aquarium?

O L

Entry is a donation, and absolutely worth the trip. Favourite was the aquarium, so breathtaking. It was really interesting to see a staff member scuba dive during an excursion of kids, and communicate and answer their questions while within the aquarium, and you'd see them through the glass. The overall Center is a bit old, that's true, but for a donation entry it's very worth the money. Great place to go on a budget. The USS Endeavour was awe-inspiring and very insightful.

Catrina Gordon

I love this place it feels like home.

David Wisbey

Amazing! This place is huge, so much to see. Definitely worth going. From seeing the space shuttle Endeavor, to learning about oceans and deserts there is something for everyone. The exhibits about earthquakes are fascinating, and the math area teaches kids through hands on experiences. Kid friendly and lots of delicious food. Admission and parking are free. Food is about $10-$15 per person.

Chance Horton

We came late but there still a bunch of stuff to do. Was pretty educational and fun.

Richard Hicks

What a fun time this was! Kids had fun riding all the simulation rides, food was affordable, theater shows were good the space was much more entertaining than the sea life..

praneeth baratam

Great experience for buying space and science enthusiasts!!! The space shuttle Endeavor is a sight to see. Will visit again in a few years as the kids grow up.

Akshay

Great learning experience for kids Lots of fun loving activities to enjoy. Space shuttle is massive and most beautiful thing there.

J Lynn

I love this place. Great for kids. Educational. 3 stories of interactive science exhibits! Plenty of fun for all ages. I'd say up to like 0 years to 9 - 11 max years old would enjoy it here. They have a food court inside. Admission is free** Parking is $12 cash only** Some exhibits cost between $3-$10 but there's so much to do that's free it kinda feels unnecessary, honestly. They have a gift shop. This place is huge! We loved the aquarium the best. Absolutely beautiful. And they have a touch tank with starfish and what not. Lots of fun. It was kept really clean. They have elevators and escalators and stairs. Small kids play areas. Live plants exhibits. Certainly worth a visit. Open until 5 on Sundays.

carlos herrera

Great placed to take the family , if your going on a group it's better to called and make reservations for imax theater, entrance to science center it's free all day from 10am to 5pm parking it's $15

Jesse James Allen

If you are a space fan this is an amazing place. I had seen in a couple documentary films that the California Science Center was the final home of the Space Shuttle Endeavor but I didn't know it was also home to the engineering replica of the Cassini Huygens spacecraft, Pioneer 10, Mariner, Viking and 3 space capsules Mercury-redstone 2, Gemini 11, and apollo-soyuz. Among the many other things on display is the A-12 Blackbird trainer that is worth the visit in and of itself. Overall an excellent museum, must see!

Raul Mejia

Whether you live in LA or you are visiting, if The California Science Center is not on your to do list you're absolutely missing out.

Joe G

Free to enter, $3 to see the shuttle (parking $12). Great exhibits to inspire any kid or adult. This museum is a gem and a resource for the kids of Los Angeles and beyond. The space craft exhibit has scale models of space probes and space capsules. These exhibits are well done and lit very well so you can see a lot of the detail these modern artifacts have. I have always loved this place since I was a boy, and it still impresses me as an adult. Go, take your kids and enjoy this wonderful museum and Exposition Park.

Jessica J Bodel

Always a fun and educational place to visit, some of the exhibits need a bit of work (the interactive ones inside) as they are a bit worn, but still a great place

Ben V

I did the combo showing, art exhibit & IMAX theater.

Stephanie Castaneda

We had such a good time with family here. We only payed 3 dollars per person but only because we reserved tickets online. But what I heard is that this science Center is free. My 7 year old loved it. Only negative: Due to COVID a lot of the exhibits were closed, and we had to make a ginormous line to see some of the exhibits 😑. Hopefully after June 14th or 15th we will have more freedom from these covid restrictions 🙄. Ooh and dont forget the Rose garden outside of the science center, BEAUTIFUL 😍😍

Eugene Russell

This is nice place for people of all ages. It is a resource center for informal science education, featuring interactive exhibits and displays, as well as the California Aerospace Museum and the IMAX Theater. The Science Center is home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour, which is on permanent display. The museum is located in Exposition Park, which also houses several other cultural institutions, including the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California African American Museum.

Aleksandar Jovanovic (Alek J)

Great to see the Space Shuttle. Nice aquarium too with some interactive section. IMAX cinema is always a treat.

Kenny Lau

There is so much to see and experience for people of all ages! Learn about space and aeronautics, life on our planet, the environment, and the human psyche. AND...you get to see the Space Shuttle Endeavor up close!! Admission is free. Parking is reasonable and needs to be paid in cash (have a $20 bill ready and you will get change back). Once inside, there is plenty to interact with that doesn't cost anything, but there are paid exclusive exhibits as well. They also have a nice gift shot and a pretty decent food court area. What a great place to spend a day! :)

Deb Clif

Very fun and interactive. The kids had a blast. The one thing I was disappointed with was how old some of the exhibits were. They had 1990’s computers and even though they worked the graphics were horrible to today’s standards. We enjoyed seeing seeing the Endeavor and there was a dog exhibit when were were there that my 8 year old daughter really liked. Overall a good experience.

Gayatri Bongarala

Parking was priced at 12$, we took imax tickets for watching the movie " A touch of stars" It was amazing the 3d and effects. My son enjoyed it a lot and it was very informative. We were around 5 people it costed 35$ and came with a free admission for endeavor space shuttle. It was really so big and surreal to watch an actual space thing. The space merchandise was available near space shuttle and we brought few souvenirs. The other exhibits were also good, this is a place that kids will enjoy learning while playing.

Jen

I’ve been here a couple times in my life and I loved it! I got to explore new exhibits and visit the gift shops they have.

Chris Edwards

Great science center and best of all it’s free! Seeing the shuttle was absolutely amazing. There are many other exhibits that are great for the children and many hands on activities. The food isn’t too bad but is just a little on the pricey side. You can easily spend a good 5-7 hours here.

Mayank Tyagi

Absolutely wonderful place to visit for all ages. Must checkout one of the imax shows. All the exhibits are super intriguing and really make you think about our existence.

Nick Edwards

I had a great time as I always do but I really thought there was more interactive exhibits for kids in the past. So it's not a great place for kids

Katie Venable

What a wonderful place! My students were enthralled with all of it! Loved all the touch exhibits! Great places to sit and eat. Also yummy food. Only one major complaint was the lack of communication to where we should line up and wait. Tiny complaint was all the exhibits and fun stuff that requires extra money. Would have raised more money had I known.

Kirrisa Stueve

Absolutely worth the money! Our kids had so much fun here for hours. We had to pull them away! ALSO the people selling mexican drinks and food outside was the BOMB. We had the watermelon juice and Horchata....heavenly to say the least! Lastly do NOT leave this area without going to Grand Central Market and trying all the goodies. It's my favorite place!

Lord Sidecomb

First time visiting and absolutely loved it! Went to see King Tut exhibit while still on tour. The artifacts are gorgeous and they don't mind pictures (with no flash) being taken. My daughter enjoyed the rest of the museum because she could touch/interact with things.

jennifer b

Super cool place to go with kids. So many things to learn about and see. You can't do it all in one visit. We loved the bonus exhibit of King Tut's artifacts. The movie about the exhibit was great and worth going to.

Justine

I absolutely enjoyed my first visit here with family!! Admission is free although there are a few attractions that have a fee to participate in, everything is reasonably priced. ($3 to enter endeavour, $8 VR Flight Simulator, ect.) Parking is $12, if you plan to come on the weekends, plan to come early to have more time to explore all the exhibits and many other museums and attractions at the surrounding park. Also make sure that you visit endeavour space shuttle, it's absolutely breathtaking and so cool to see in person, especially knowing it has traveled in space!! They also show an awesome video of how the endeavour shuttle was transported to it's current home. Definitely something to see in person!!!

Dawn Breski

Art of the Brick (Lego) was amazing. And have been waiting to see Endeavor for almost 10 years. What an incredible experience. CoVid protocols were in place so felt very safe.

Sara Nitikman

Had a wonderful time at the CSC today! The exhibits were easy to read, the exhibits weren't overly crowded and we were able to get into the special exhibit with our pre-ordered tickets with ease. They were taking great caution with preventing the spread of Covid and everyone was really friendly too! I'll definitely come back soon!

Randy Chandra

This museum/science center is not that big, and located near the LA Memorial Coliseum. The most exciting item on display here is the Endeavour Space Shuttle. It is a dream come true for me to finally see the space shuttle in person. The other displays are also quite nice, but not nearly that special as the space shuttle. They have a good museum store as well.

Catalina Nguyen

My family and I love it here! There's interactive exhibits & it's fun enough to be educational but not boring for the younger ones. You can pay extra to check out the space center but you can still have a fun time without. Be prepared to walk a lot because this place is HUGE, with each exhibit taking up a good amount of room in the center. There's a food court here too since you can't bring outside food or drinks in but it's either tacos or pizza. Overall, it's a good way to spend a couple of hours if you want to learn something new.

Colby Wakeman

There is so much to do and see! We came for the King Tut exhibit and ended up spending several hours exploring the rest of the museum. The King Tut exhibit was great. The way they space out the groups going though made the experience better. There were enough people in the exhibit but we were not all fighting for space. The rest of the museum is great! If you haven’t already seen the space shuttle exhibit you need to go! I never realized just how big it really was! They have a great history of the shuttle program from when they were created to launch day to how it ended up in Los Angles.

Patricia Ueng

I went for the King Tut exhibit and it was beautifully coordinated. The ticket also included entry to the Endeavor exhibit, which was just amazing to see in person. I think everyone's excited and awed expression walking through the entry door is telling how amazing it is to be standing there in the gallery. Wonderful museum with plenty activities doe the little ones. There are good choices for food, plenty sitting area inside and outside. The museum also connects to the rose garden outside.

Mark Anthony Cooper

This place is fabulous. A visual and audio delight for children and adults of all ages. Home of the space shuttle "Endeavour" the center has a rich display of NASA space capsules, suits and photographs. I was fortunate enough to be there during the King Tut exhibit (which was the last time any King Tut artifacts will be allowed outside of Egypt). The treasures displayed were simply breathtaking. When observing the craftsmanship and beauty of the pieces on display one can easily forget that all of these treasures were never meant to be seen by the eyes of man once they were entombed with the King.

Tobias Brodin

Not to my taste. Alot of things to do for children but it seems to lack a bit of information. I was only there for the space stuff and that was good. Since it's free entry I guess it's not so bad

Danny Star

One of the most educational kids activities in entire Los Angeles. We have been coming to Science Center for past 7 years, with both of our kids. It's so much to see and learn for any age of kids, how things work in life and on our planet as well as bunch of stuff about our galaxies. I highly recommend to visit this place. Be advised of their is LADC soccer game going on, you will still be able to park for science center, letting everyone know since they do share parking lot. Check it out and have fun. Must see place for Family in or visiting Los Angeles.

HOR YIN CHIN 1954

A great experience in the Califonia Science Centre. All the space ships display is awesome. I fully enjoy my trip there.

J L

Amazing place for everyone who love exploring about science. Suitable for family and kid. Ticket is free but if you want to see the Endeavour, ticket is $3... pretty cheap. Their small aquarium is awesome. Sometimes they have exhibitions and events, which you can update about them on their website. overall this is one of my favorite place in LA!!

Devin Diaz

The California Science Center is a FREE museum with lots to learn about. From the body to space, water to air, this museum has it all. The exhibits are laid out nicely and everything has a good flow to it. An amazing place to take young children and grown adults alike. There is so much to do and experience that it takes hours to see it all. The staff are very knowledgeable and kind. The museum stores are lacking, but that's what can be expected. 100% worth a trip.

Stefano Moro

Best Science Museum in LA. Endeavour is marvelous but also other space vessels is nice to see. And it is totally free

Katt !

This is a great place to bring your kids! Young children will love the dog exhibit! We also saw the imax theater dog movie and enjoyed that very much. I am not sure if young children would like the movie as much for be able to follow all the things they talked about in the movie, but I am sure that young children will Like that the movie is in 3-D and they will enjoy seeing the dogs jump and the thrilling parts of the movie visually. You can even upload your dog's picture to the display in the children's exhibit. We also got to go see the endeavor! It is included with our price to see the dog exhibit. I really enjoyed seeing that endeavor and learning more about its tasks and all the things it accomplished for our space Program.

Jon S.

My family and I had so much fun here! Friendly staff and really cool, engaging exhibits. Will definitely return.

Soquel Rice

The first thing I did after being fully vaccinated was to buy tickets for The Art Of The Brick at C.S.C! It was fantastic! It's a wonderful exhibit for people who love Lego and Art, and a wonderful "gateway" museum experience for kids. Yay! Museums are back! ♥♥♥

Alex Woo

It's all about the Endeavour, the closest thing that has been in space without being shown behind a glass box. Space exhibits are fascinating.

Rob Gillespie

Had a wonderful time at the Science Center. Loved seeing the Endeavor and the Lego art exhibit. Can't wait to go back

Matt

We're back for a second visit of the King Tut exhibit. It definitely is well worth the time spent. I recommend doing the imax as well as it's a great additional experience for a few extra dollars. I love that most everything here is donation. I dislike high prices of most museums coupled with high parking prices. The food and drinks are also quite reasonable and tasty as well. Be sure to walk the entire grounds as there are a lot of random items around: sr-71, fa-18 hornet, fuel tank for the shuttle, Rose garden etc. Highly recommended

Jessica-ann Sar

I haven't been here in a long time, but it's such a great space. Went specifically for the imax Angkor show.

Jason Hoffer

Great place to bring kids, lots of cool things to see and do. Very educational and hands on. We saw one of the IMAX shows and it was very cool and 3 dimensional. We didn't get to see all of the exhibits so we will definitely be back.

One Lo

Excellent learning experience for children

Adrian Mahlstede

I grew up coming here, they always have great exhibits and aquariums. It's an affordable family-friendly place to hang out, take photos, and learn about science and the world around us! I included some photos I took there.

Leandra Davis

Never ceases to amaze me, this place! Took the kids on a field trip here. Bring cash for parking, around $12. Entry is just a simple donation which helps fund the cost of running it or free. You pick. There's a food court you can buy from or you can pack your own lunch and have a picnic on the benches inside or outside or on the grass. There's multi levels of things to do, see, feel, explore and learn! We got in the hurricane machine and it was 'a blast' ...see what I did there lol? Ultimately you leave the place feeling full, like you gained a ton of hands-on knowledge. Oh just a side note: They always have an expo going on. King Tut is usually featured. However, a few years back they had the Dead Sea Scrolls. You have to pay extra to get into an expo, but boy I'll tell you what, it was worth every penny! As we entered the calm, dark, cool room, an overwhelming emotion of connection between us and a piece of biblical ancient history, took over our bodies. Every hair stood as we silently gazed in awe of the Scrolls. Slowly walking the floor to see each ripped piece of scripture felt thunderous in our hearts. Like we was being forced to breathe deep as our lungs were rejecting the air out of pure emotional overload. Trust me. Worth it. So if you get a chance to attend an expo, it'll be pretty cool.

Mae Salt

Very cool space for kids and adults, we had a ton of fun in the very engaging exhibits, rides & 3D movies! My favorite was the newsroom. Great variety in the food court too.

Deb Mac

We went to the new dogs exhibit. It was fascinating, hands on, educational, and super cute! If your kids like animals (or not) they will love this exhibit. There are real dogs during the educational seminars but the one we went to was super crowded. You have to pay a few bucks for this exhibit but the rest of the museum is free. The new IMAX film about rescue dogs around the world is amazing! that’s a little extra cash too but totally worth it!

Todd Harrison

Five stars is not enough always a great place to visit. Not just the traveling exhibitions that visit, (we saw king tut) but the IMAX movies the, permanent displays, the space shuttle standing up, all of it you simply have to go there. Spend the day! Good disabled access, good parking, it was all good.

Rachelle Davenport

Absolutely amazing place to come visit if you love space and the sea. The amount of interesting and stimulating things to see in this center is beyond what I thought there would be. I didnt read too much before going as I wanted most of it to be a surprise. Seeing the space shuttle that close and the jellyfish tank in the same day was one of a kind. I brought my toddler and she was not even close to bored with how much we had to look at! There was tons to see in the space section including how flight evolved over the years and a replica of the Wright Brothers aircraft along with different modules that have been used for exploration. The sea area had touch pools, a desert esque area where you could see lizards and fennec foxes, and jellyfish under UV. I would love to come back one day when my daughter is older and can understand even more than what she can now, and be able to tell her 'look, you saw this before!' Even though it'd be more like a first true experience. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area and not sure what to do for the day.

Luca

It's a very interactive museum, everything you see, you can use it. It's not that big, you can visit it in an hour. The cool part is obviously the Endeavor that is situated on the first floor. There is the IMAX theater where you can watch some short movies, I saw Apollo 11, it was interesting. The staff is kinda absent.

Eric C

This place is actually awesome. And I was just informed by my smoking hot friend that they have a rock climbing wall as well

Chuck Miller

Ankor Wat exhibit is definitely worth. Not sure if I will get to Cambodia to visit in person. We bought combo to Imax theater.

Karen A

Mr. Man and I are nerds so the Science Center is a favorite place for us especially when they're sponsoring an exhibit. We went to the Angkor Wat exhibit and it was awesome. The artifacts were incredible. The IMax movie was informative and breathtaking.

jimmy colestock

Very entertaining science center. Lots of exhibits, along with traveling ones that vary. Parking is 12$, admission is free. To see the space shuttle it costs 3$ or is included with the purchase of an IMAX ticket. The shuttle is the best thing to see here by far!

Benson Tedd

Such an awesome place to come visit, spend about 2 hours here and still didn't get to see everything. Definitely will be back.

Dana Langheid

The California Science Center was amazing. The Endeavor Space Shuttle alone was worth the trip what an amazing piece of American history. Being able to see King Tuts exhibit was beyond anything I could have imagined. This is the one and only stop in the United States. Many of the artifacts have previously never been out of Egypt until now. My only wish is that I would have had more time to see everything else. Even with spending the entire day there we still didn't get to see everything.

Doug Scott

went to the Art of the Block exhibit. It was amazing!The Science center is always fun due to the Interactive areas. Probably my kids favorite museum right now

Vanessa Jones

Great experience taking my kids somewhere that I used to go to as a kid! Recommended for ages 3 and up. My toddlers had a great time exploring. It opens at 10. We got there around 11:30 right before the rush of school field trips. It was mildly crowded but not uncomfortable at all. The website recommends making a reservation prior to coming but I called a few days ahead and they advised just showing up since they don't get much traffic on Mondays and Tuesdays. We walked right in! Free entrance but parking is $15. Not many food options. We brought our own lunch/snacks to eat in the food court. We were there about 5-6 hours and were able to see all the free exhibits.

Scott Gentile

It’s ok to geek out here. Why? Because if you aren’t than you are not human! Lol! A fantastic experience and a great place to enrich the learning of kids and adults. Museum does not cost any money, but some of the attractions do. Parking is about$15. We will definitely be back. Awesome place for a long LAX layover. Leave time to get back to the airport for traffic!

Luciano Espinoza

Ankor exhibition was very nice. Everyone still must wear a mask and follow Covid protocols.

Inez Alvarado

Very interesting, we love the IMAX, down side the employees are so rude at the store, the cafe anywhere you ask a question they are just mean, is sad how to explain that to my little kids

Momo Royale

Cool place lots of exhibits, free to enter except the special exhibits about $10 and the endeavour space shuttle exhibit which only costs 3 dollars. Really amazing and mind blowing experience for a free to enter museum

Nancy Sotelo

Great place to visit w your kids, alot of science information, alot of hands on for kids to do…

Greg Brennan

This place is absolutely huge and the displays are gorgeous and informative. It's too big to give everything the attention it deserves in a single day, but worth spending multiple days at. The rose garden in front is beautiful, and so are the buildings. The docents are informative and easy to talk to. I spent most of my time in the space exploration exhibits, and getting to be that close to the space craft was incredible. You let it go yourself to go and learn.

Jessica Watson (Psychomelon)

We were had a blast at the science center as usual! That's a great place to take kids and it's a lot of fun for adults. There was a lot of new interactive things but a lot of the fun interactive things that I enjoyed when my older kids were young were either blocked off or closed for renovations so I can't wait to see those opened again. We saw the endeavor which was awesome and we watched the IMAX movie which was also awesome. When you're there the gift shop is a lot of fun as an adult I definitely found more things than I thought I was going to. I had to limit us all to two things. It's an easy way to spend most of a day. $15 to park on the day we went and parking want bad. It wasn't very busy either. Staff was great and everything was very clean. Make sure to see the Jeep forest when you're there.

Ana Marissa Carlin

The staff were so helpful and interacted with our classmates on our field trip. I was very impressed how wonderful and well kept the Science Center was. I look forward to going again.

Chili Pedi

Free entry. Thoroughly enjoyed enjoyed the tide-cycling aquarium, as well as the open sea creature display and touch pool with starfish, snails, abalone and sea urchin. There numerous interactive displays, and it's a great way to spend an afternoon. The space craft Endeavour and one of it's unused fuel tanks are also on display currently. #localguides

Rebecca C

We spent the day at the Science museum mostly on the second floor. Picnicked at the benches outside. Ran through the Rose Garden, then went to the 3rd floor of the museum. AND it was only $12 for parking! So price effective and so much fun!! I'm definitely going back for the Natural History Museum next!!

Yao Xiao

A lot of cool stuff here, all for the cheap cheap price of $0! Seeing the space shuttle was really cool, and a lot of nice science toys to play with, I can see this being fun for the whole family.

Petr Divis

You must see. Home to the Endeavor space shuttle and also the retired Toyota Tundra, which towed it on a legendary journey from the airport through the city to the Scientific Center.

Mitchell Green

Lots of fun exhibits and a nice special exhibit space. The space shuttle was very impressive.

Nicky Sixx

Went for the King Tutankhamun exhibit and it was amazing and beautiful. It is just mind bending to imagine how old the world these items came from was. And then to see how much we have in common leads to some fun speculation. Lots of material to imaging all sorts of stories and tons of information with all the exhibits to put everything in perspective. My advice? Spring for the audio tour, it really takes this exhibit to the next level. Totally worth it!!

Jessica Arroyo Vazquez

Such a cool place to go, if you're an adult who likes to enjoy like a kid this is for you, or if you have children. It's a very interactive and fun museum, we took 4 hours and enjoyed so much.

Kamran Mushtaq

Amazing experience of watching Endeavour, last Space Shuttle preserved here. More captivating was IMAX 3D experience of space movie.

Ben Allchurch

Good place to visit, we went for the King Tut exhibit. That exhibit was good but misleading as they had the advertised the exhibition with his innermost golden coffin but that wasn’t on display!!! We also visited the Space Shuttle Endeavour, an awesome sight. Loads of other things to see and interact with.

Sindi McGovern

Great place. Free to some parts but we did donate to support the museum. The kids had a great time. We are from Florida near the Cape so being able to see Endeavor up close and personal was a big thrill!

Smiling in the Sun

Expansive campus of interesting exhibits indoor and out. The pandemic has reduced some of the activities, and others had fallen into disrepair. Regardless, this is a great way to spend a day with the children!

Cassie E

Visited California Science Center last week. The place is huge my opinion. In order to see everything you need to spend more than 2 hours. Will definitely visit again. Workers are very helpful. Just got a few pictures was enjoying the place forgot to take more. My toddler was having a ball Discovery Room is nice , Tree House for children, Touch Tank. A Forest. Has an Atm also a Food Court. The toilet was clean.

Edel Ramirez

He is where I had such great experience to say hello to Zahi Hawass also had the opportunity to have a book signed by him, the exhibition of King Tut was amazing with lots of original objects, also the Center offers other activities

Kit Mulkerin

It's a free center for all kinds of science education, great for families, couples, or killing some time by yourself. Its Ecosystems area is newer and has lots of cool animals. They also have the space shuttle Endeavor which is a must see if you've never seen a shuttle in person before.

Mew

It was so nice to see historical things and to explore around I loved it and I hope to come again soon.

Alanna Rey

Wonderful place to learn and explore! There are so many exhibits you can easily spend the day!

Tahseena Kahn

Best place to bring your kids to and help them get interested in science! They will see the space shuttle Endeavor and all its parts. Outside is a beautiful rose garden. The best and the cheapest way to go there is to take the Expo Line train to USC/Expo station. You can also walk from the Expo/Vermont station.

Ivette L

W loved this place... A lot cool things to see. My son loved this place. There are activities for the kids, some free, others have a $10 charge. There is also the IMAX that features different movies 3d. Lastly, they do have food court but you can also take your own food and have a picnic in their beautiful rose garden.

Courtney Suchil

Loved seeing all the cool aircraft history and also the Art of the Brick exhibit was amazing!

Carla C Ulloa

I love the place. Really. Went with my family to the King Tut exhibition and it was really awesome. We got the combo: museum plus Imax movie. The store was good but prices a little too high. Next time I hope to see the rest of the center.

Todd

Space Endeavor is glorious to look at and Angkor Wat is a nice addition

Jason B

I loved it my kids loved it. Went to go see the IMAX theater and the shuttle Endeavor was not disappointed they were great. I'd like to go back and see the treasures of King Tut's tomb probably won't have time but nonetheless it was excellent time. My kid loves exploring all the cool stuff there was to do and I nerd it out on all the space stuff. The staff was friendly and helpful the lines weren't too long for anyting really it all went very well.

Eulogio Menacho

Excellent to bring you family and expend the day. Best way to teach the little ones about science. Free admission, only pay for the parking.

Avanthi Rupasinghe

California Science Center is a most attractive place for the science lovers . It describes the scientific basis of many phenomenon. Would like to recommend for such age children who are curious about the happening around us. The parents can explain each using descriptions or get the help from the instructors. There are few food outlets to buy refreshments. There is a planetarium inside with shows.

Mary R

Pretty small facility. Went through the whole thing before lunch. I have been here several times for their special exhibits. Most recently for Body World's which was amazing. Will be returning at the end of the month for King Tut's exhibit.

M Speed

Lots of cool stuff to do and see. General admission is free, other exhibits cost very in range. Lego exhibit is currently there, but is over rated and over priced for the disappointing size.

James D

It was nice. The King Tut exhibit was really cool, but the young people who work there are pretty clueless. It's as if they really dont wanna be there. Paid to see the IMAX film and they literally just stand there like machines a d di nothing. Some seats were available, but they weren't bright enough to ask people to scoot down so people wouldn't have to sit on the steps/floor, which I imagine is a fire hazard. I guess I just expected a higher level of customer service oriented staff.

Julio Duenas

What an awesome museum of history and interactive science for all ages. A must see when visiting LA.

Jack Russell STUDIO

the museum is very beautiful. If you love tech go for it.

Joey Bolohan

The California Science Center and seeing King Tut was amazing my favorite part was seeing the shuttle Endeavor and getting to talk with some of the folks working in the hanger that worked on the heat shield calculations. Bob was full of amazing information we had an amazing time and definitely want to go back to see it again.

Kevin Hansen

I drop by here yesterday because I needed to kill time before the concert at the Grove. I've been meaning to come here to check out the shuttle for a while but I didn't want to come towards beginning because it was so packed. It was easy to turn in from the street and park in the short walk to the entrance. I checked out a good portion of the museum including the Endeavor. There's a lot of interesting things in there and this is good for a visit once in a while. There's enough things to occupy your time and the Endeavor is even better than you think it is. I recommend checking out the IMAX presentation which is every hour. On a side note there's a nice breeze that runs through here outside so on a hot day it's such a relief! If you haven't been here before it's a nice place to visit and spend a couple hours.

Naomi Kimbrell

My kids had so much fun here! We have been twice and still have not seen everything they have to offer. Plus they wanted to see exhibits twice.

Joseph R.

Wonderful place! Go early to see any paid exhibit because you can get mobbed by children lol! Very well designed place with food available although there are plenty of places to eat a nice picnic lunch!

Alex Charles

Free museum, but you pay $15 for parking, which is fair enough. They currently work on timed reservations but you can just rock up and get tickets on the day. Main reason for visiting was to see the Shuttle, which is really well done and you are taken through history and smaller exhibits first before reaching it in it's own hanger. It's amazing to see it up close and even bigger than expected. Very impressive and awe-inspiring, well worth a visit. The rest of the museum features other space and air exhibits, and Earth science, with educational stuff for kids too.

Julien

I am amazed at the fun exhibits, the touch pool, the mini aquarium, the Space Shuttle exhibit. Entrance is free too. Went on a weekday and it wasn't crowded at all. Didn't try the food inside but there are some other food nearby so you won't starve. Would recommend this place for a short visit. #localguides #kidfriendly #sciencestuff

Clarence Schivÿ

Great place to visit, for all ages. Tons of fun and learning.

Honey Bee

We LOVE this place! We drive far to come here ever so often with our kiddos. There is fun for every age, and the place is so interactive and educational it’s hard to believe it’s free. It’s a day trip, and always fun to visit the Rose Garden right outside afterwards and enjoy the street vendors. One of our favorite places!

AbominableYT

The California Science Center is a fun place for multiple ages and a movie theater thats iMax 3d

Emily Peters

Great place to learn! Love that is big, clean and there's food choices for everyone!

Jesse Crowley

I was amazed at how many amazing things there were to do or see here. Great for kids of all ages (we took 3 year olds and they had a blast) but adults will love it too. Beautiful salt and freshwater displays too, which I didn't expect. Staff were lovely, plenty of space, allow about 2 hours at a minimum to see everything.

Fickle Gator

Went there for the special exhibition of Angkor, Cambodia. The general entrance is free but special exhibition is about $20. The general area isn’t that big. But make sure you go to see the endeavor space shuttle. The special exhibition wasn’t quite big either. But they did a good job to show the site of Angkor and it’s history. The food there is a bit expensive. And the gift store is a bit disappointing. I didn’t find many interesting souvenirs.

Alejandra Gallegos

My son enjoy it, the movie was very nice

Selena Mo

Can't beat free admission! This place is so much fun for kids (and adults). You can learn so much about different topics and have a great time while doing so. There is definitely lots to see and everything is interactive, which is perfect for children, since they like to touch everything they see! There are even live starfish and sea urchins in touch tanks. Add this on your list of places to see/things to do when you're visiting from out of town with kids!

Walter Diaz

The space shuttle was amazing. Only museum in the world that houses the last remaining external fuel tank for the space shuttle

Stacey TaylorKane

We had a wonderful time at the California Science Center! Even with the Discovery Rooms closed, there was still plenty to keep us occupied.

Erica Perez

Very fun educational and free place to take kids and teens. I been taking my daughter for years and every time she finds something new to get excited about!!!

Steve L.

This place is amazing. I loved it. Kids loved it.

L M

My first time here and I loved it! My children loved it and we will probably never forget seeing the space shuttle. We don't live in Los Angeles but when we come back we'll make this a must see place. I'm also a science teacher and the whole time I kept wishing we had this near me.

Chane Mahagony

I took my two kids to see The Art of the Brick by Mr. Sawaya. Thank you Mr. Sawaya for your beautiful contribution to art we really enjoyed ourselves! It was artistically awesome! Everything is realistically built from millions of legos.😍 The things you dreamed of building as a kid but thought impossible has come true. …

Alain Dignard

A must see for aller the Members of the family. Free admission. You can see Endeavour for 3$ only or for free after 1 PM. The staff is just great!

Jedi Canfield

This museum is great for kids! Every exhibit is made for about 4 to 6 year olds to understand. There are facts that will still keeps the adults interested and the endeavor spaceship and huge imax theater are true sights to behold! A really great destination to spend about 2 hours.

Jordan Brinkman

I got to see the Space Shuttle up close and that on itself is worth the trip. While some of exhibits weren't in the best condition (probably because 5 year olds come in and destroy them)...it still has a lot to offer. Definitely give yourself at least an hour or two to see the shuttle alone. The staff all have some background experience with the operation of it and talking to them is a treat. If you have time, it's worth the trip.

Sandro “Sandro Guialosangeles” Guialosangeles

Super cool place with allots os playground for the kids and allots of knowledge, super recommend

Nash Holcomb

Very cool museum! Great for all ages. Plenty to see for everyone, space, nature, science!

Michael Soliman

We went to visit the Angkor exhibit. I was fascinated by the transition from a Hindu based religion to Buddhism.

Mihui Betoushana

So mant things to see!!! So many people it is overwhelming but its free to get in unless you wanna see certain exhibits. Parking is $12. Perfect for kids if you can handle it with hundreds of people around you lol we went specifically tp see the Endeavor and it was mesmerizing!

Daniel Pilz

a real space shuttle. i wished i could take it home with me. what a dream! can absolutely recommend this. a glimpse onto human peak engineering. no idea about the countless other exhibitons - i was already overwhelmed.

Neko Mimi

Meh... I guess I've been ruined by growing up in Chicago but this museum is 99% geared to purely children's content. It is so dumbed down it wasn't very fun or educational for anyone over the age of 8. I give it 3 stars because of the ocean exhibit, touch tank, and being able to learn about the Space Shuttle Endeavour. The Endeavour exhibit was not dumbed down, not geared completely to young children, and the small army of guides were extremely knowledgeable and their excitement for the topic was infections! I will never understand why museums like this decided to gear their exhibits to the level of slow children. Spend the money and go to the Natural History Museum... From what I'm seeing online, it's not specifically geared to only entertain children or adults with IQ's under 60.

Shane C.

Love this place! So many cool things to see for kiddos! Not really "free" per se as parking is 14 dollars and it costs to see some of the exhibits once inside but all in all a really cool day for kids. Recommend highly the space shuttle endeavor exhibit. Cool science things for curious mind's and a fulfilling day for kids and adults as well! Really cool limited time exhibits like King Tut too! Not to mention it's walking distance from natural history museum!!

eugene johnson

So much fun and interesting exhibits!

Michelle Smith

Excellent place for all ages to visit and learn. And didn't have to pay entry

Gary Standke

I have been going here for almost 60 years. Starting as the Museum of Science and Industry and then massively expanding to what is there now. Entrance is free for the museum, special exhibits have a charge. Two floors of exhibits where usually 80% are working, which is good for a science museum. Go through the space exploration area, then reef exhibits, then onto the space shuttle. Lots of physics and mechanical displays. Human body area, auto safety, etc. Food is available down stairs and the gift shop is impressive. Do not forget the IMAX if you need a movie, that is not free. Now I come here for the special exhibits. The last was the Ankor.

Evan Carey

The science center has so many displays for kids and it's free. The Space Shuttle admission is $3 and parking is $12. They had a bunch of stuff on flight, the multiple ecosystems ( with animals) and a food court if you get hungry. Be prepared to be there all day if you have kids.

Joe A

You will really enjoy it if you are science geek. There are lot of activities which the kids would enjoy. They will definitely learn a lot. The main exhibit is the NASA Endeavour. There is an entry fee for that.

Nicky

Free admission but you need to pay for parking ($15). Enjoy the 3-D IMAX. It’s a great experience!

Debbie Mo

quite good for free.. not sure i would want to pay while on vacation to come here. lots of the hands on exhibits were broken or closed. went on a friday in august, and after 12pm, school aged kids/groups everywhere. line ups for the virtual rides that require fees. if you're on vacation and have a little else to do, i would visit here, and it's probably best for kids under 10. not on par with other science centers in other cities, (toronto, chicago etc). parking cost $15

Daniela Gonzalez

It was a great experience to be able to enter this science center and discover amazing things!! Seeing how much of it is in daily life I would 100% take kids to this center and see all of these really exciting things!!

cedric gauthier

Great stuff on space programs and space missions, (not as many space things as the air force museum at wright patt air force base but still awesome) My favorite area would be all of the environmental science highlighted in LA. There is a large map with pinned locations that you can highlight with a virtual beam that will give you information on the pinned location on a little screen. Very interesting learning about the different rivers, garbage dumps, water storage and such in LA and the environmental impacts they have and we have on them.

Rebeka Carr

Have been to visit several times over many years. All the visiting exhibits we have seen have been educational and fun. We have also enjoyed the many 'stationary', although ever changing, displays / exhibits. Exhibits on transportation, architecture, biology, weather, and much more. It is wonderful to watch children enjoy learning new things, especially all the 'hands-on' displays. We have had quick meals from the snack bar, sitting outside at the picnic benches at the 'rear' of the center, then walked through the Rose Garden that separates the museums. If you have never experienced the enjoyment of a 3D IMAX movie, you have been missing something special. Cannot even tell you how many we have seen at this location. There are usually a choice of 3-4 are showing at any given time. Speaking of IMAX at The Science Center, there is always a movie that matches the visiting exhibit, such as 'Body Worlds' , with the movie on Plastination, the King Tut exhibit and movie, and most recently the movie 'Superpower Dogs', along with 'Dogs, A Science Tail' exhibit. Although the basic museum is free admission, the combo price to see a visiting exhibit and an IMAX movie is always reasonable. They have timed tickets so when purchasing on-line, it does not allow you to purchase tickets in which the movie time, and time needed to visit the exhibit would conflict. Besides these exhibits, the Science Center is home to the Space Shuttle Endeavor. That exhibit alone is a wealth of history of the Shuttles from inception to conclusion of the program , a huge education shown in photos and descriptions all around the walls of the building specifically built to house the Endeavor. Have been through that exhibit twice already. The are additional aircraft inside & outside the building, virtual rides, a hurricane booth, plus multiple photo opportunities....or as my generation called them...'Kodak Moments'. Took my first niece a few times over the years to the Center, she is now 25 studying to be a nurse. More currently, I have taken the latest set, twins-boy/girl, nephew/niece, twice already. They are almost 12. The store inside the museum has items, books, cards, toys....you have never heard of, along with souvenirs of the current visiting exhibit; many of these items make great gift ideas ! Everyone will enjoy the many opportunities to learn from & share...both the free or visiting exhibits... all open up lots of conversation topics, too. There is even a free 'earthquake' experience. Parking is $12, cash only. Costs of rides / experiences, such as the hurricane booth are reasonable, $3 and up to about $8. There is a lower level 'garden' at the front area of the Center, too. My husband & I had a pic-nic down there once. You will not be disappointed.

gilbert adame

The California Science Center is amazing. The new exhibits, on the 3rd floor, cost money to enter, tickets for that can be purchased at the ticket booth outside, other than that, the rest is free of charge. The Endeavour is now free to see up close. There is a great large fish take and tunnel to walk through. There are many interactive and walk through learning experiences. Things are always changing and they are always updating and repalcing exhibits. It's like Disneyland! You could spend hours and hours here reading all the information and learning about what they have yo offer. Or, If you juat want an interesting place to take a walk in doors, in air-conditioning, for free, this is the place to do it. Keep in mind, parking cost $15.

Brenda Artiga

We've always gone to the science center but this time we really enjoyed it. They updated the life exhibit finally and we had a great time overall.

deserie Villegas

Well mannered people. Clean restrooms. Reasonable pricing for food. The lines were long for virtual rides and alot of construction going on. Other than that great experience. Hadn't been here since 2017

Jason Eusebi

We came here today to visit the King Tut exhibition and it was amazing! We enjoyed seeing all of the artifacts on display and the descriptions were excellent. They've done a great job of controlling the crowds with the times. Kudos to the management for the system! Glad we saw it before it left LA! The shuttle Endeavor was really awesome to see and grateful that we have it here. The information on space travel in the shuttle was very good and the exhibits were well displayed. The remaining parts of the center were just ok and need some updating. There are ecosystems and some fish and reptiles. There is a lot of potential here to expand this to house some Exploritorium style exhibits and more fun stuff to the overall experience. Bathrooms were not stocked with toilet paper or paper towels. It was confusing to get around as well. Food is actually very good and there is ample seating. Really had a nice day and will be back to bring the kids someday!

Lizbet Arellano

I have always loved the science center, now that I have kids, I love it even more. We visited the Lego Art exhibit and explored the rest of the ecosystem exhibits they had and we had so much fun. Great place to spend the day

Sheylani Bloomfield

I honestly thought I was going to be so bored, but this place was so much fun! There are so many things to see and do and it was a party. The staff was super nice and they did a really good job :) 10/19

Vivian Garcia

Interesting fun place to take your family, friends or date. The parking is $12 and the admission to the science center is free, you do have to pay extra for IMAX theater, space shuttle Endeavour and or any of the special exhibitions but they aren't expensive (I believe there's a membership you could get but I'm not to familiar with that). Best time to go is around noon because in the morning you'll see a few more school fields trips and it will be a little more crowded, they have a food court and restroom are always clean. I like taking my toddler to the Discovery Room she gets a lot of hands on learning which is always fun. Overall a great place to learn about science and space and have a very enjoyable fun time.

Carlos Morales

One of the most interesting places to go at LA. If you have a kid this is a must! The most incredible thing is to see the Endevour with your very eyes. Every space fan should go to admire it. This isn't a top 5 of places to go at LA, if you are in town for limited days then you can miss this museum. BUT if you are a museum enthusiast this is one of the places to go.

Chad Allen

This place is quite the experience!! We walked under a space shuttle, came face-to-face with ancient dinosaurs, explored mazes of precious stones, rare gems, and massive nuggets of be pure gold, peered into Gemini and Apollo Landers, and SO MUCH MORE! I always heard of these amazing moments in Earth's history or seen photos of these rates artifacts, but I never imagined I would experience them in person. I love this place!

Thorsten Deutrich

Super cool with kids. The adults are happy by themselves too.

Minh Vu

Great place for kids to explore. Free entrance, however you have to pay for IMAX theater. Endeavour is free however if you want donate $1.

Sharon Fitzgerald

Best place ever and its FREE to get in (except for special exhibitions). A few highlights, in the Desert Ecco system, check out the flash flood that happens every 10 mins. Pay the $3 bucks and ride the bike across the wire. Also, go check out the aquarium outside in the back 🐟🐋🐳🦈🐙🦀🦐🐚🦑 For special exhibitions, like King Tut, you need to book in advance. Also, I highly recommend booking the combo ticket that includes IMAX + King Tut entrance. See link below to join my museum Meet up group in L.A.

Josh Boggs

We came for the King Tut exhibit and it was great. They also have a space shuttle and all kinds of cool stuff for kids. Small food court. Parking cost $12 cash only.

Devin Meyer

We decided to take a family outing to the California science center with my 2 year old and 9 month old. It's only about 30 minutes from our house in Long Beach. Parking was a bit crazy because there was a FIFA Fanfest happening at the stadium. Once we got inside though, it was great. My kids only have a couple hours of adventure time before they get tired and start having meltdowns, so this was perfect. Admission to the standard exhibits is free, so I didn't feel bad for not staying the whole day. We saw about a third of what there was to see (for free) so we will definitely be back again.

James Langdon

I grew up visiting the Science Center with my mom and younger brother. Now I get to take my daughters here! Awesome and fun educational experience for all ages! p.s. Go see the NASA space shuttle Endeavor!!!

Cawey Ras

Had a lot of fun with the kids though I do wish they open more up and listen to the words of Fauchi and Pres. Biden and end the mask mandates for those who are vaxinated.

Celeste Ruppelt

The California Science Museum is the final home for the Endeavor Space Shuttle. We came here as part of a tour group to see it. There's a lot more to the museum than just this, but this is the star attraction. We also rode the Space Mission Simulator, which was an extra charge, but rather fun. It's tame enough for most people. This is a great activity for children as it makes learning fun, but we were all adults in our group and everyone enjoyed it.

Alondra De La Cruz

It was aight. My little brother would go ham in here bro it's like a bunch of interactive games but they're like specifically targeting smart kids not bored adults. Bring your kids tho 10/10

Ross Arnold

You can visit for free, but parking is $15. Watch out on USC game days, parking will be busy. The Endeavour shuttle gets the headlines, but the aquarium and the other ecosystems are also great.

karlton huss

The hands on exhibits are great. General admission is free, donations encouraged. Special exhibits and IMax for a fee. The space shuttle and external fuel tank are almost close enough to touch.

Human Robot

I always take my grandkids whenever I can, been taking them for the past 10 or 11 years now. Although they are teens now we always enjoy our visit. They always have different hands on displays interesting and fun gadgets to play with even for us grown-ups! They even have dinosaurs! A theater! and so much more! This is a must see! Can't wait to go again!

Frances Goose

My children learn while having fun! Also my favorite part is the ecosystem section because of the aquarium. We enjoy coming back to see the new educational movies as well. 🐠 …

Tesha Williams

The museum is on the construction on some of the parts but the science center and IMAX is open we have such a wonderful time they have a lot of exhibits and water exibits outside the roses are beautiful and it was a wonderful day to explore

Jesse Finley

The Angkor movie and exhibit were excellent (paid entry for each). We wandered the rest of the facility and we're impressed with the new content since our last visit.

Christopher Chung

You could spend the entire day here and not finish all CSC has to show. I would plan to stay at least the entire afternoon if you bring the family so that you can experience everything. We were able to attend the traveling Pixar event and learned about their creative process. We got a behind the scenes look at all the technical challenges they face when making feature films. Great time!

Daniel Ybarra

Awesome place to explore. Attractions are extra but the hands on exhibits are fun. Their well trained staff are knowledgeable. Defiantly a must see.

Derek Bobadilla

Nice place to visit. There are some tips to buy an IMAX ticket and it will allow you to see the space shuttle for free! We saw apollo 11 and the Hubble 3d

isidroundercover

Love this place came here as a kid and now i bring my nephew Also making great memories

Florent Boulet

Really good museum (space shuttle, a lot of interactive exhibits, iMax movies). The big negative point is about the animals in the "ecosystems" exhibit. Everything seems too small for them and very noisy, with all the children surrounding them and shouting (turtles, lizards..). The worst is the fennec fox enclosure that is approximatively 5x3 meters for 2 animals, without natural light. I think this is unacceptable and I hope it will change.

Conrad Serrao

A great place to visit with family and kids. Good science activities, experiences and displays. No too busy on a weekday. A food court in house and some small vendors outside too. Parking is open so car gets hot even though you pay 15$ fee.

N

The science center is one of my favorite things to do in LA and it’s free?! So many things to enjoy at this museum and then walk the rose garden in the back ! Worth going to and explore

Ken Wong

I really enjoy coming here to see the exhibits. King Tut was great to see. The endeavor is always great to see too! If you need a snack, the coffee shop has decent baked cookies.

Renee Jakes

Field trip with my home schooled grandchildren and other school children. It was fun to share what i remember from my field trip in the 1960s. Docent Terry was informative and entertaining.

Vikram Chauhan

This is a must go place for tourists who want to enhance their knowledge as well as educational trip. Endeavour Space shuttle is there. Watch atleast 2 movies in I max...which are about 30 minutes each. There is nice food court at Science center. You can have lunch. The natural history museum is nearby walking distance of 5 minutes and you should also cover it. I recommend going early by 10 am and watch I max movies first as there will rush during the day.

Emily Yu

A great location for family and friends. It has loads information and plenty items to display. Each exhibition hall has its unique and any people with any age could find his/her own thing. Parking is easy, but maybe not suit for holiday season. Food are good with fair price. Highly recommended to everyone.

Jean Chan

So nice going on a Friday. It's usually packed on the weekends but the crowd today was very small. That made it so much more enjoyable.

Klaus Bello

the center is fine and 4 to 5 stars but the King Tut exhibition worth to see but the $29 are way to much for those two levels of exhibition. plus the order of which exhibition should be seen first should be reversed. First they show you the finding not answering any question when where and how discovered and second exhibition finally shows when where and how. IMAX movie can be seen before hand too, suggested.

Elisa Thompson

Interesting exhibits, timed entry works very well. Always impressed with displays. Took my 12yr old niece to see lego exhibit..amazing!!

Meghan Maxwell

Free to enter into the Science Center but you do have to pay for parking & any special showings. My kids loved it here (5 & under)

Julian Johnson

I had a great time here. I definitely will come back once the building for the shuttle is built.

Mario Garcia-Gillespie

This museum is huge. You need more than one day to do everything with the family. We saw the Kind Tut exhibit with the IMAX Egypt film and the space shuttle Endeavour. The child went through it quickly, but there was enough pretty objects to keep them entertained. This is a must see museum for SoCal.

WonHee Jung

Great place to visit, especially if you want to see the actual space shuttle. Entrance is free unless you want to see IMAX or a special exhibition. Also close to other libraries. They charge a parking fee FYI.

C. E.

Fun and amazing place to learn and interact with cool activities. The rose garden outside was an extra bonus.

CJ Hardman

General entrance is free. Xtra for movies and special exhibits. Totally kid friendly with plenty for all! Fabulous Resource courtesy of the Great State of California -- free general entrance. AMAZING!!! See the Space shuttle Endeavor and posted Tributes to ALL space shuttle mission. BUT first see Moon and space exhibits. AND the totally astonishing California Ocean tank complete with sharks, anemones, Girabaldi (state fish), bass, rockfish, morey eels etc... (kelp is the Star😉) often divers feeding eels and fish. Interactive tanks upstairs. Bonus shuttle fuel tank exhibit outside, a rare surviving example. For those with no kids, go right for the Space and then Ocean Marine exhibits. Teachers and parents, plan for awesome interactives in both! Food court about 10-15 per person, decent quantity of food for the price (it's LA). Get there cheap from Union Station, from Amtrak take the Metro Red Line - Transfer--off at 8th and Metro, Transfer to Metro Expo Line (light blue - don't confuse with Metro Blue line - no extra charge but tap your card!), off at Science Center / USC. Walk through the lovely Rose garden to get there. Next to USC, Rose garden, LA Coliseum.

Joe Fukuhara

A museum for children and adults too. Learning about science wasn’t that fun when I was studying. Next to the Coliseum it is now the home of Space Shuttle Endeavor. You can learn a lot about it’s technology, all major facts related to the Space Shuttle program history and how this spaceship was transported through L.A. As other museums it’s free but you can leave a donation to help maintaining the museum. Parking was $12 for the day. There are some extra attractions that you can pay extra like IMAX cinema, small science applications and expositions. This time it was about ancient Egypt. If you have some time in L.A. it’s a great opportunity.

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