California Science Center

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  • Address: 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037, United States, 90037
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  • Timings: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +1-3237243623
  • Fax: +1-2137442364
  • Time Required: 02:30 Hrs
  • Tags: Family And Kids, Exhibition , Workshop, Social, Arts, Museums
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The California Science Center, which is also at times spelled as California Sciencenter, was first established in 1951 as California Museum of Science and Industry. It was later changed to California Science Center in 1998. Known to be the largest hands-on science museum of West Coast, it is a state agency and a museum, situated in Exposition Park, Los Angeles. This science museum in Los Angeles feeds the curiosity of mind through a number of interactive exhibits. Apart from the museum, there is also California Science Center IMAX theater for entertaining the visitors.

Permanent Exhibits

Ecosystems -

The Ecosystems gallery of CA Science Center Los Angeles gives you a glimpse of the variety of natural systems and how the environments affect every living being. There are a total of eight zones in this gallery, namely the forest zone, the extreme zone, the river zone, the island zone, the rot room, the global zone, and the L.A. zone. Ecosystems is particularly favorite amongst kids since it displays aquariums filled with fish.

Creative World -

The Creative World gallery is full of interactive displays that cover transportation, structure, and energy. Through exhibits like earthquake resistant buildings and solar cars, the Creative World gives you an insight into advanced technology.

World of Life -

The World of Life is one of the most engaging gallery in California Science Center. Here, you get to know how every living thing’s life process is quite similar. The gallery allows you to examine how a single-celled amoeba as well as a trillion-celled human body functions the same way.

Air and Space Exhibits -

This is the gallery where you would see a number aircrafts on display. A few of the prominent exhibits include Douglas DC-8 jetliner, Lockheed F-104D Starfighter, Mercury-Redstone 2 capsule, Gemini 11 capsule, and Pioneer 10 planetary probe.

Samuel Oschin Pavilion -

The Samuel Oschin Pavilion is home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour which is a retired orbiter from NASA’s Space Shuttle Program. Through the CA Science Museum's ‘Endeavour Together: Parts & People’s gallery, you get to see different artifacts from endeavour and the external fuel tank.

Special Exhibitions -

KING TUT: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh -

The California Science Center KING TUT exhibitions make you step into the 18th century. The exhibition showcases about 150 authentic artifacts from King Tut’s tomb. Right from the rings found on the king’s fingers to the golden sandals placed on his feet, you will be able to view it all here.

Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear -

This is a fun exhibition which lets you know the science behind how fear affects your brain and body. In a light and safe environment, certain situations are created to make you experience fear.

The Art of Preserving and Packing King Tut’s Treasures -

This exhibition is a photographic journey of Gil Garcetti. Through a collection of 30 photographs, you discover the delicate process of the age-old artifacts from King Tut’s time were preserved.

Mission 26: ET Comes Home -

Through a collection of engaging photographs by Gil Garcetti, you get to know how the last space shuttle external Tank, ET 94’s, was brought to the California Science Center.

Mission 26: The Big Endeavour -

This is another photographic exhibition which traces the journey of the Space Shuttle Endeavour to California Science Center in Los Angeles.

Other Attractions

Besides the many california science center exhibits, there are other attractions that add joy to the visit. These attractions include High Wire Bicycle, Motion-Based Simulator, and Ecology Cliff Climb.

The highlights of the place include California Science Center summer camp for kids, California Science Center space shuttle, and California Science Center Pixar.

California Science Center Travel Tips

  • Visit early on weekends to avoid crowds.
  • Prior reservation is recommended.
  • Group tours are available.
  • California Science Center hours is susceptible to change, so contact the management before visiting.
  • Parking is available at the premises.
  • Re-entry not allowed in KING TUT.
  • Best times to visit KING TUT  is afternoons and early evenings. 
  • Admission to the permanent exhibitions of California Science Center is free.
  • California Science Center tickets include visit to IMAX and special exhibitions.
  • California Science Center is wheelchair accessible.
  • You may enjoy a fine dining experience inside the science center.
  • The Explorastore of the science museum has many educational gadgets and games that can be bought as souvenirs.
  • California Science Center parking for cars and “yellow” school buses is available until 5:00 PM at the cost of 12 USD.

Entrance Ticket Details For California Science Center

California science center prices -

  • Permanent exhibition galleries admission: Free 

California science center imax tickets -

  • Adult  Member Price : USD  7.95
  • Adult: USD 8.95
  • Child: USD 6.75
  • Child Member Price : USD  5.75  
  •  Student/Senior: USD 7.95
  • Student Member Price : USD 6.95

Imax tickets for Groups (minimum 15) -

  • Adult: USD  7.95
  • Child: USD  5.75
  • Student/Senior: USD 6.95
  • School (grades K-12): USD 5.00 

King tut exhibit tickets -

  • Adult: USD 29.95
  • Adult  Member Price : USD 23.95
  • Child: USD 19.50
  • Child Member Price : USD 17.75  
  • Student/Senior: USD 26.95
  • Student Member Price : USD 17.95
  • Senior: USD 26.95
  • Senior Member Price : USD 23.95

KING TUT plus IMAX Combo tickets -

  • Adult: USD 35.45
  • Adult  Member Price : USD 29.90
  • Child: USD 24.25
  • Child Member Price : USD 21.70 
  • Student/Senior: USD 31.90
  • Student Member Price : USD 22.90
  • Senior: USD 31.90
  • Senior Member Price : USD 28.90

KING TUT plus IMAX Combo group price -

  • Adult (age 18-64): USD 29.90
  • Youth: USD 21.70
  • Students: USD 22.90
  • Senior (age 65+): USD 28.90
  • Adult Chaperone (K-12 School Group Only): USD 16.45
  • School Group (K-12 Students Only): USD 16.45

KING TUT group admission -

  • Adult (age 18-64): USD 23.95
  • Youth (age 4-17): USD 17.95
  • Students: USD 17.95
  • Senior (age 65+): USD 23.95
  • Adult Chaperone (K-12 School Group Only): USD 12.95
  • School Group (K-12 Students Only): USD 12.95

Science Center attraction tickets -

  • All three attracation price: USD 9
  • High Wire Bicycle: USD 3
  • Motion-Based Simulator: USD 5
  • Ecology Cliff Climb: USD 4

 

  • California science center parking cost: USD 12 - USD 15

California Science Center Hours

CA science center hours -

  • Everyday: 10 am - 5 pm 
  • Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's days.

California science center exhibits timing -

  • Everyday: 10 am - 5 pm

Imax Schedule-

  • Monday - Friday:  10 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday -Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

How to Reach California Science Center

  • Take the Metro Expo Line to the USC Station which is just a 5-minute walk away from the museum.
  • If you are traveling from outside LA County, then take the Amtrak or Metrolink to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.
  • The transfer to the Metro Red or Purple Lines to 7th St/Metro Center Station. Finally take the expo Line to the USC Station or Expo Park.
  • You may even go bicycling to California Science Center. They have a parking lot that can accommodate around 8-15 bicycles.

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  • California Science Center Address: 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037, United States, 90037
  • California Science Center Contact Number: +1-3237243623
  • California Science Center Timing: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Time required to visit California Science Center: 02:30 Hrs
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  • 17.81% of people who visit Los Angeles include California Science Center in their plan

  • 61.4% of people start their California Science Center visit around 10 AM - 11 AM

  • People usually take around 2 Hrs 30 Minutes to see California Science Center

Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting California Science Center

People normally club together Venice Beach Boardwalk and The Grammy Museum while planning their visit to California Science Center.

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California Science Center Reviews & Ratings

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    • I think the exhibit of 'World of Life' has displays regarding different life forms on the planet. 

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