{"id":4671,"date":"2016-04-10T19:40:32","date_gmt":"2016-04-10T17:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=4671"},"modified":"2026-05-13T20:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:17:43","slug":"california-science-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/california-science-center\/","title":{"rendered":"California Science Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>California Science Center<\/strong> is one of Los Angeles&#8217; premier science museums, located in <strong>Exposition Park<\/strong>, near downtown <strong>Los Angeles<\/strong>. It offers a wide range of interactive exhibits and world-class attractions, making it a popular destination for families, students, and science enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>California Science Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">700 Exposition Park Drive<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Los Angeles<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">California 90037<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/north-america-2\/\">USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/californiasciencecenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/californiasciencecenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:4info@cscmail.org\">4info@cscmail.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+1 (323) 724-3623<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Daily 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year&#8217;s Day<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Due to the high volume of visitors during peak times (weekday mornings and weekend afternoons), timed ticket entry may be delayed by 10-20 minutes to ensure an optimal guest experience<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Science Center&#8217;s permanent exhibition galleries is FREE. except IMAX, admission prices vary depending on age<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/casciencecenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-1512\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/twitter.png\" alt=\"twitter\" class=\"wp-image-1512\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/youtube.png\" alt=\"youtube\" class=\"wp-image-3562\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">South of downtown Los Angeles, the California Science Center is located in historic Exposition Park, just two blocks west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at the Exposition Boulevard exit<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d224238.87164383873!2d-118.43259626947824!3d34.016081437999595!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0000000000000000%3A0x1e38dfc7ae1bb572!2sCalifornia+Science+Center!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1460309762682\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/california-science-center\/lockheed-a-12-60-6927\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4672\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Lockheed-A-12-60-6927.jpg\" alt=\"Lockheed A-12 60-6927 USAF, California Science Center, Los Angeles\" class=\"wp-image-4672\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>N4799R<br><br>6062<br><br>HL7489<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>N8066U<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>60-6927<br><br>57-1333<br><br>161725\/AF-411<br><br>NC6730<br><br>58-1196<br><br>(N44671) 82-0064<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>OV-105<br><br>&#8211;<\/td><td>Bell 47G<br><br>Bell X-1 (replica)<br><br>Boeing 747-4B5 (front fuselage)<br><br>Condor Hanglider<br><br>Douglas DC-8-52<br><br>Eipper MX Quicksilver<br><br>LiLienthal Normal-Segelapparat (replica)<br><br>Lockheed A-12<br><br>Lockheed F-104D Starfighter<br><br>McDonnell Douglas F\/A-18A Hornet<br><br>Mono Aircraft Monocoupe 70<br><br>Northrop YT-38A Talon<br><br>Northrop F-20A Tigershark<br><br>Northrop HL10<br><br>Space Shuttle Endavour<br><br>Wright 1902 Glider (replica)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlights of the <strong>California Science Center<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The center frequently hosts temporary special exhibits on topics such as ancient Egypt, space exploration, and cutting-edge science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Space Shuttle Endeavour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum\u2019s crown jewel, the <strong>Space Shuttle Endeavour<\/strong>, is displayed in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion. Visitors can explore the shuttle&#8217;s history and its role in NASA&#8217;s space program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ecosystems Exhibit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 45,000-square-foot exhibit featuring eight different environments, including a desert, polar region, and a walk-through kelp forest with live animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Creative World<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exhibit focuses on innovation and technology, featuring hands-on displays about transportation, architecture, and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>World of Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the science of living organisms, including human biology, ecosystems, and the role of cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMAX Theater<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A state-of-the-art 7-story IMAX theater shows stunning films on science, space, and nature, offering an immersive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special Exhibits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Korean-Air-Boeing-747-4B5.webp\" alt=\"Korean Air Boeing 747-4B5\" class=\"wp-image-36812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Korean-Air-Boeing-747-4B5.webp 360w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Korean-Air-Boeing-747-4B5-240x160.webp 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Korean Air Boeing 747-4B5 HL7489  70-foot forward section of the fuselage, including its upper and main decks, belly cargo hold, and landing gear, is being transformed into a hands-on educational exhibit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The California Science Center is one of Los Angeles&#8217; premier science museums, located in Exposition Park, near downtown Los Angeles. 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