California Science Center
Explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibitions, live demonstrations, innovative programs and awe-inspiring films.
Permanent exhibits include:
- Fire! Science & Safety – Explore the science of fire by creating “fire”, practicing firefighting skills with a fire extinguisher, and figure out which appliances might blow a circuit when used together.
- Life! Beginnings – Discover how humans and all living creatures reproduce, develop, and pass on their genes to bring new life into the world.
- Ecosystems – Explore the kelp forest, rocky shore, desert, poles, deep-sea vents, island zone, river zone, L.A. zone, and global zone.
- Air & Space – See a unique collection of artifacts and hands-on activities to discover how humans design aircraft, spacecraft and space probes for specific tasks.
Check out special exhibits like Dogs! A Science Tail, exploring the science behind our bond with dogs; Game On!, a 17,000 sq. ft. interactive experience connecting sports and science; and Goose Bumps!, where you can test your reactions and learn how fear affects the body.
Children 7 and under can enjoy the Discover Rooms, where they become explorers, storytellers, scientists, engineers, chefs or anything they can dream up through learning environments that provide opportunities for them to use their creative problem solving skills to explore, ask questions, and find answers.
Membership and facility rental available.
General admission is free (IMAX and special ticketed exhibitions are additional cost).
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 724-3623
