NORTH AMERICA LOS ANGELES · UNITED STATES

California Science Center

Hands-on science galleries, a living kelp forest and a major new air-and-space center in Exposition Park.

A good reason to go

Explore interactive science exhibits, live animals and the 188,000-gallon kelp forest tank. The new Game On gallery connects sport with physics and movement; the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is scheduled to open in November 2026 with Space Shuttle Endeavour at its centre.

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Before you go

THE PRICE NOTE

General admission to the Science Center is free. IMAX films and some special exhibitions are paid; timed reservations for the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center carry a $4 service fee per visitor, even though admission itself is free.

CHECK THE DAY

The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is scheduled to open 13 November 2026. Check the museum's live visit page for the latest hours, holiday closures, reservations and any limits on access to the new building; Exposition Park parking is paid.

DATE-SPECIFIC HOURS

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THE SOURCECity of Los Angeles — California Science Center exhibitions and admission

Checked 31 October 2026. Opening, admission and access can change; confirm with the organiser before you go.

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