California Science Center
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About California Science Center
The California Science Center is a state agency and science museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, next to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the University of Southern California. The museum includes many exhibits of aircraft and spacecraft, including Space Shuttle Endeavour, multiple hands-on galleries, special exhibitions, and IMAX movies. Billed as the West Coast's largest hands-on science center, this museum is a public-private partnership between the State of California and the California Science Center Foundation.
Best time to visit
Arrive early on weekdays; core exhibits are free but IMAX and special exhibits need advance tickets.
Recommended duration
Allow about 2.5 hours (150 minutes).
Opening hours
- Every day
- 10:00-17:00
Core galleries always free; IMAX requires timed ticket; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
Information may change — verify details before visiting.
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