California Science Center
Los Angeles · Exposition Park · Science
Hands-on science museum in Exposition Park with free general admission to the core galleries.
Good to know: Space Shuttle Endeavour is off display while its new air and space center is built.
Free days
Core exhibit galleries always free, no reservation needed
Know before you go
- Admission
Free general admission to core galleries; IMAX and some special exhibits ticketed
✓ Verified on californiasciencecenter.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Free days & hours
Core exhibit galleries always free, no reservation needed
✓ Verified on californiasciencecenter.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Reservations
No reservation for core galleries; timed tickets required for IMAX; groups 20+ must reserve
✓ Verified on californiasciencecenter.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Hours
Daily 10am–5pm
✓ Verified on californiasciencecenter.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. NOTE: Space Shuttle Endeavour is off display until its future home opens
✓ Verified on californiasciencecenter.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Parking
Exposition Park parking (may reach capacity); across from Expo Park/USC Metro station
Listed · californiasciencecenter.org · confirm before you go
- Kids
Hands-on science galleries; K–5 programs
✓ Verified on californiasciencecenter.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Accessibility
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Address
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
✓ Verified on californiasciencecenter.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Map location from OpenStreetMap.
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