California Science Center

The California Science Center offers a day of family fun filled with educational exhibits, live demonstrations and interactive learning stations with an abundance of science discovery at every turn.

The Science Center operates with a mission to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating fun and memorable experiences. Special activities and events can change every day so, be sure to check with the information center when you arrive for current information.

Take a journey through Creative World where you’ll see imager of solar cars, earthquake-resistant buildings and other innovative inventions that address a need for improved communications, architecture and transportation in society. Next, in the World of Life exhibit you’ll be immersed in the science of living creatures. There you’ll learn about the connections between all life forms with a trip through the life tunnel.

Then, explore the five life process galleries—each featuring a different topic including the energy factory, supply network, control center, defense line and life source. In both the Creative World and World of Life exhibits you’ll find a discovery room with hands-on learning stations that are perfect areas of the Science Center for children under the age of seven to visit.

One of the newest exhibits at the Science Center is Mummies of the World—the largest exhibition ever mummies and related artifacts. The collection features a 6,420 year-old child mummy from Peru and more than 150 real human and animal mummies from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Egypt.

This is an expansive collection offering visitors an opportunity to explore the cultures and traditions of the fascinating rituals of mummification. During the Mummies exhibit, the Science Center IMAX Theater will be featuring Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs—purchase a combination ticket for the exhibit and the IMAX show for the complete mummy experience. Pricing for this special exhibit is $13-$20 and an additional $4-$6 for the IMAX show.

Other exciting Science Center experience is the Air and Space exhibit. There you’ll explore aircrafts and other space equipment that has been developed over the years for space exploration. Learn about mankind’s many missions to the moon and planets in Earth’s solar system. Then, once you’ve come down from the clouds—visit the Ecosystems exhibit where land and sea await your discovery. There you can learn about evolutionary processes and the diverse range of environmental difference and biodiversity around the world.

The Science Center also offers a wide range of educational programs for all ages including curator kids club, junior scientist’s lab, summer camp and family lab days. On Science Saturday, visit the Science Center and participate in special themed activities for all ages including topics like light, color, bugs, chemistry and more. For a complete list of educational programs, exhibits and other special events visit the Science Center website and follow on Facebook.

HelloLosAngeles Tip: The Science Center can get very busy in the morning hours. So, the best time to visit and beat the crowd is on weekends and weekday afternoons after 2 p.m.  And remember, admission to the Science Center is free!

- by Jennifer Pruett, Los Angeles Reporter for HelloMetro  (Click to leave a message)

Jennifer Pruett

A self proclaimed “queen of everything," Jennifer is a writer, planner and passionate lover of making exciting events extra special. As a creative mother of two she loves art, music, family, friends, exotic cuisine and exploring new areas of self improvement. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies from the University of Oklahoma and has been writing restaurant and attraction reviews in the Phoenix Metro area since January, 2009.