California Science Center
23 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles27 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 16 threads.
What people say, in short
The California Science Center receives recommendations for interactive exhibits that suit children, with more than one commenter praising its aquarium section. Visitors have also enjoyed seeing the Endeavour on past visits. One adult finds the exhibits too child-oriented, and one parent describes repeated school visits as dull and dated. One commenter prefers the nearby Natural History Museum; another calls the Natural History Museum the area's main draw.
Address
California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037
At a glance
- Best for
- Kids, Families
- Known for
- Aquarium, Interactive exhibits
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Flester_Guelbman in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026exhibits
Visited the new Endeavour exhibit and found seeing the shuttle up close very cool.
- Recommendsu/_polymorpha_ in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2025collections
Particularly likes the aquarium section.
- Recommendsu/gnomon_knows in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026exhibits
Found it cool to walk around and under the shuttle in the hangar before the new setup.
- Recommendsu/ezln_trooper in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025entry fee
Praises the museum's exhibits.
- Recommendsu/missannthrope1 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2024
Lists the California Science Center among recommended museums.
- Recommendsu/Chair1234567890 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Mentions the science center next to the Natural History Museum as also fun, with lots to see.
- Recommendsu/SarcasticServal in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025exhibits
Likes the Science Center and mentions its shuttle collection.
- Recommendsu/lightsareoutty in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024
Suggested with a link to reservations.
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- Recommendsu/spiralreading in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Finds the Science Center interesting.
- Recommendsu/Serious-Wish4868 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Suggests checking it out.
- Recommendsu/RoxyRockSee in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025
Notes the Science Center is mostly indoors.
- Recommendsu/todd0x1 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026crowds
Was fortunate to be alone with the shuttle in its temporary pavilion.
- Recommendsu/GuitarAgitated8107 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Calls the California Science Center quite nice.
- Recommendsu/tracyinge in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024collections
Says the center has lots of interesting things plus a small aquarium.
- Recommendsu/munchalumps22 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2025families
Recommends the interactive exhibits for children.
- Recommendsu/NonSequitorSquirrel in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025families
Says the science center is colorful and interactive, making it the best bet for a one-year-old.
- Recommendsu/toastyblunt in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024families
Went often as a kid and says a 12-year-old will have plenty to explore.
- Mixedu/meyouseek in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025exhibits
Notes shuttle off display; still good for young children, otherwise skip.
- Caveatu/Mammoth_Marsupial_26 in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025exhibits
Complains it is dated and boring, with the good stuff excluded from field trips.
- Recommendsu/AggressiveSloth11 in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025entry fee
Suggests the museum for a fifth-grade outing.
- Recommendsu/pikay93 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Lists it among space-related things to do in the area.
- Recommendsu/am4zon in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2025
Suggests the California science museum and the rose garden outside.
- Mixedu/BlasphemousHumors in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026families
Says its exhibits are kid-oriented and without kids you can be done in under an hour.
- Mixedu/puellanominelupa in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Finds the Science Center acceptable but prefers the nearby Natural History Museum.
- Recommendsu/SpecialEbbnFlow in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Listed among museums that come to mind.
- Recommendsu/sweetwaterfall in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Lists California Science Center as a field trip idea.
- Recommendsu/Striking-Yam-5119 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025entry fee
Enjoyed visiting and rates it highly as a museum.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.