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California Science Center
700 State Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037-1210
Price of admission: Free
Website - 323-724-3623
Hours of Operations: Daily 10AM-5PM
Keywords: cultural, educational, experiments, history, indoor, Nature, science, summer camps
We aspire to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating fun, memorable experiences, because we value science as an indispensable tool for understanding our world, accessibility and inclusiveness, and enriching people's lives.
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However, we recommend checking with the venue prior to your visit especially for special holiday hours or event schedule changes.
Tips
Parking is $8 per car, $10 for buses or oversize vehicles (cash only). To reach the parking structure, turn west into Exposition Park on 39th Street from Figueroa and follow the signs.
Planning Tips -
The California Science Center is an ideal destination because it has something for everyone - families, school groups, adults and children. Here are a few tips to help make your visit more enjoyable.
- The best times to visit are on weekends or on weekday afternoons after 1:30 p.m. Weekday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. are often busy.
- Don't miss the Special Exhibits Gallery or the Art & Science Studio. They change throughout the year, always offering new and interesting ways to learn about science.
- When you arrive, be sure to check at the Information Center for the day's special activities.
- If you are with children under 7, stop by the Discovery Rooms in Creative World or World of Life for some hands-on learning.
Daniele Turiace La Crescenta, CA
Wow, this place is great! So much to, so much to see...and the best part, it's FREE!!! Just $8 to park, but if you carpool you can share the parking cost. I took my 4 year old's today and we did the World of Life discovery room and the Creative World discovery room - tons of interesting, hands on displays, and for kids 7 and younger, the discovery rooms, geared towards the younger child. My kids loved playing on the computers and pushing/turning/cranking/twisting all the different knobs and buttons on the displays. NOTE: we went on a Wednesday and got there at 1pm - it was perfect! All the older kids (and field trips) were just leaving so we practically had the place to ourselves. We will definitely be back...still so much to see! :)
Posted 01/28/09