We went here a couple of times while living in the LA area and it was fantastic! It does get extremely crowded but the exhibits are well laid out and it never felt like it was as crowded as it was. The gift shop was amazing only because if you have a child that is into science like mine is,...
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California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 724-3623
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Ranked #9 of 334 attractions in Los Angeles
Type: Science Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
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Explore over 100 permanent interactive science exhibits spanning several galleries. Admission to permanent exhibit galleries is FREE!Visit Ecosystems...
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Explore over 100 permanent interactive science exhibits spanning several galleries. Admission to permanent exhibit galleries is FREE!Visit Ecosystems -- a hands-on exhibit home to nearly 400 plant and animal species. Come discover amazing environments from the familiar to the fantastic, and find out how the physical and living worlds affect each other. The Science Center is honored to have been selected by NASA to be the permanent home of Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour. The orbiter’s ultimate mission will be to inspire current and future generations of innovators and explorers as the centerpiece of a new Air and Space Center, an approximately 200,000-square-foot expansion to the Science Center’s main building. More info about Endeavour's arrival can be found on our website.
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I happen to pick a day that half the areas schools were there so there was loads of people. Although this seems pretty common. The actual science centre is free but its costs $2 to see the Endeavour which is why we went. We also saw one of the IMAX films. My 5yo son was occupied the whole time. I...
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San Francisco, California
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If you like science, and learning about our earth, this is the place to go. An added plus is the space shuttle Endeavor, which is on permanent display for an additional (nominal) charge.
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When visiting Los Angeles, California, please visit the California Science Center to see the Endeavour. If you have never seen a space shuttle, you can get so close and personal and to see this exhibiit is so exciting and fun. The California Science Center is a wonderful place to attend with other outstanding space related items. California was so happy...
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The museum is great parking was meter .The price was 2$ a person but this was priceless .Great resturant Chipole,Chick fa le and others
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Very busy, packed, long lines, not much to keep smaller children, age two, busy. Bathrooms dirty, do not take the elevator takes FOREVER, all in all its free something to do on an off day for the family, but bring a lunch food is VERY EXPENSIVE N LONG LINES
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WOW, seeing the space shuttle was amazing. The kids loved it. Lots to see in this place and lots for the kids to do including hands on stuff. Dont miss this place on your holiday. Lots of floors with differently themed destinations. They are going to build even more on which includes aircraft.
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I grew up as a child of the shuttle era, so this was a thrill to get to see a shuttle so up close and personal. We popped by here mid-day on a Thursday and there were no lines and no waiting and we got right to the shuttle exhibits. The lead up to the shuttle itself is chock full...
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Dunwoody, Georgia
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I am a huge space enthusist and the California Science Center was a must see stop. I wanted to see Endeavour and got a great chance. They also have a nice Blackbird outside as well. Many different exhibits and a great way to spend the day. Not just fun but educational.
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The retired space shuttle Endeavor is housed here. We saw a brief video that showed its arrival at the airport and its trip thru the area to the Science Center hangar where it is now.
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