California Science Center

California Science Center    

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(4K) · Science museum in Los Angeles, United States
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Welcome to the California Science Center! While Endeavour is off exhibit, we remain one of the largest science centers in the nation, with multiple …

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Dec 31, 2024
This place is great! It’s completely free and even though there are two floors we didn’t even finish one floor. There are loads of interactive exhibits for all ages to try and enjoy. My family and I…Full review by Traveling_Teacher238
Nov 11, 2024
My g'daughter studied Leonardo daVinci in 4th grade, so we took this opportunity to go to California Science Center's daVinci exhibit. His accomplishments are many and most people know of them. What …Full review by 184lenak
Oct 30, 2024
Easy to reach by metro; simply alight at Expo/USC stop, the center is surrounded by other attractions, including the Natural History Museum, The African American Museum and the Coliseum. The CSC real…Full review by DrDouglas1971
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The California Science Center is a state agency and museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, next to the Natural History Museum …
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The California Science Center is anything but a regular museum! In addition to being one of the biggest museums in the city, the center helps …
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A fusion of two longstanding prior facilities, the California Science Center opened in 1998 in a bright, airy building directly in front of the Ros…
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On the website it says there are "family sized" storage lockers. Does anyone know if they are big enough to store a car …
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On the website it says there are "family sized" storage lockers. Does anyone know if they are big enough to store a car seat? Thanks!
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I did not require storage locker for the visit. Sorry.
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Answer by Alex W · Feb 5, 2023
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pickup dropoff
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I am not sure what you mean about pick up drop off.
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Can you see the Science Center and Natural History Museum all in one day? We will only be using Uber and will be …
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Can you see the Science Center and Natural History Museum all in one day? We will only be using Uber and will be coming from Universal City area late February.
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I’d say yes, we did. It’s a good long day. There Natural History Museum is good, but for us a shorter time spent there. Maybe two hours. If you’ve got kids then I’d spend more time in …
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I’d say yes, we did. It’s a good long day. There Natural History Museum is good, but for us a shorter time spent there. Maybe two hours. If you’ve got kids then I’d spend more time in the science museum.
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Are there electric wheelchairs to rent?
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Here is what the website says about wheelchairs: "Standard manual wheelchairs are available for free at the Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis for use inside the …
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Here is what the website says about wheelchairs: "Standard manual wheelchairs are available for free at the Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis for use inside the California Science Center. "All spaces in the California Science Center are wheelchair accessible. All levels are accessible by elevator or stairs. "Parking and Public Transportation Accessible parking spaces are available on levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Science Center parking lot, entered from 39th Street and Figueroa. Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is $12 per vehicle, cash only. "The Science Center is about 0.2 miles across the beautiful Rose Garden from the Expo Park/USC Station Metro Line. "Restrooms All California Science Center restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Private family style restrooms are available upon request—please see any Guest Services Host. "IMAX Shows The IMAX Theater offers wheelchair accessible seating at the top of the theater. The theater has an elevator for your convenience. Seats are unassigned. Please speak to an IMAX Usher prior to your designated showtime to inform them of your accessibility needs.
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Hi there I would like to visit the endeavour, and also will be joining some additional activities: Flying club simulator …
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Hi there I would like to visit the endeavour, and also will be joining some additional activities: Flying club simulator Endeavour Together Simulator Can I know how long should I be spending there? I would like to plan my itinerary accordingly Much thanks!
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You could easily spend a couple hours there exploring all the exhibits! Get your free tickets for endeavour for the first entrance and you’ll have the whole place to your self for a few minutes!
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Is an advance reservation required?
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Our permanent galleries are free and do not require a reservation. IMAX and Special Exhibit tickets are required.
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Parking is available at the premises
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Admission to the permanent exhibitions of California Science Center is free
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Best times to visit KING TUT  is afternoons and early evenings.
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Prior reservation is recommended
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Visit early on weekends to avoid crowds
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The Explorastore of the science museum has many educational gadgets and games that can be bought as souvenirs
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Re-entry not allowed in KING TUT
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California Science Center tickets include visit to IMAX and special exhibitions
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Group tours are available
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You may enjoy a fine dining experience inside the science center
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California Science Center is wheelchair accessible
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California Science Center hours is susceptible to change, so contact the management before visiting
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California Science Center parking for cars and yellow school buses is available until 5:00 PM at the cost of 12 USD
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Open to the public seven days a week, 362 days per year, with free general admission to its permanent exhibit galleries
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These attractions include high wire bicycle, motion-based simulator, and ecology cliff climb
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Admission is always free
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Kids will be able to touch, play with, and get involved with the items in the science center
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Make sure you reserve your time online
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Museum admission is free
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Entrance to the museum's permanent exhibits is free, which might explain why the main attraction on the ground floor is an enormous shop
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You can see some amazing sculptures, some as high as 5 floors
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The california science center hosts the california state science fair annually
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You can't go inside Endeavor
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The california science center features interactive exhibits, educational facilities, and resources for teachers
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This is a great museum for families with kids of any age from pre-school to teens
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Admission is free, but special exhibits, experiences and imax movies cost extra
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