I've been here atleast 7-8 times. And each time we visit a different area. My kids love it. The space shuttle was absolutely amazing. My kids preschool/Kindergarten takes them here at least once a year.
California Science Center, Los Angeles
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California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 724-3623
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Ranked #8 of 335 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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Glendale, CA
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Interesting exhibits throughout, but the star of this show is definitely the Space Shuttle Endeavor. Walking into the hangar where it is displayed took my breath away! It feels like you can touch it and you really have a chance to see it from all angles.
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Cheyenne, Wyoming
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I really enjoyed this museum. Was able to see the main attraction. The space shuttle Endeavour. There were a lot of hands on stuff to do. This museum was ver inexpensive and a person could easily spend the entire day in there. I would highly recommend this museum to visit.
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San Diego, California
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We came here primarily to see the Endeavour exhibit, but wished we'd had more than a day to explore. Tons of hands-on things to do and see... pet a starfish, see your own heat signature, watch a flash flood happen, and it's all free (except for Endeavour, which was only $2). We'll definitely be returning in the future.
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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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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Brisbane, Australia
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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 $2 to see the Endeavour which is why we went. We also saw one of the IMAX films. My 5yo son was occupied the whole time. I...
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San Francisco, California
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If you like science, and learning about our earth, this is the place to go. An added plus is the space shuttle Endeavor, which is on permanent display for an additional (nominal) charge.
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Los Angeles, California
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When visiting Los Angeles, California, please visit the California Science Center to see the Endeavour. If you have never seen a space shuttle, you can get so close and personal and to see this exhibiit is so exciting and fun. The California Science Center is a wonderful place to attend with other outstanding space related items. California was so happy...
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The museum is great parking was meter .The price was 2$ 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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4.0 out of 5, 38 reviewsLast reviewed 16 May 2013
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