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Awards and Recognition

“Best Free Museum"
by LA Magazine in their 2011 "Best of LA" awards
Awarded by LA Magazine. (2011)

"Best Family Attraction"
Awarded by Downtown News. (2011)

“Top Ten Science Centers in the Nation for Young Children and their Families”
Awarded by Parents Magazine. (2008)

“The Best Place for a Movie” – IMAX Theater
Selected by readers for the Los Angeles Downtown News “20th Annual Best of Downtown” issue. (2008)

Parent’s Pick Los Angeles for “Best Museum” in the “Big Kid” category
Voted by parents for Nickelodeon ParentConnect’s First Annual “Parents’ Picks Awards.” (2008)

New Public Use - Civic Project
Awarded by the Los Angeles Business Council to the California Science Center

Rose Award - Commitment to Excellence while Participating in the Growth of Downtown Los Angeles
Awarded by the Downtown Breakfast Club to the California Science Center

Treasure of Los Angeles
Awarded by the Central City Association to the California Science Center

Award of Merit for Design of the California Science Center Structure
Awarded by the American Institute of Architects, California Council to Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership

Outstanding Commitment to the Neighbors and People of Los Angeles
Awarded by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to the California Science Center Our Place Academy

Smithsonian Affiliate
Awarded by the National Air and Space Museum to the California Science Center

The American Institute of Architects Urban Design Award of Excellence for the California Science Center/Exposition Park Master Plan

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