Media Room

Below is information on our current exhibits and films as well as several news flashes, which tell of exciting new developments.

Ecosystems Experience —

Opens March 25, 2010

Time to celebrate the opening of Ecosystems, a major new addition to the Science Center! Eleven immersive environments featuring a unique blend of live plants, animals and hands-on science exhibits makes visiting Ecosystems a must!

Click to view the press release and background information.

Hubble 3D —

Opens March 19, 2010

Experience never-before-seen 3D flights through the farthest reaches of the universe and accompany spacewalking-astronauts on one of the most difficult and important endeavors in NASA’s history in Hubble 3D. Don’t forget to visit our air & space exhibits in the SKETCH Foundation Gallery, where you’ll see a 1/5 scale model of the Hubble Telescope.

Click to view the press release.

World premiere at the California Science Center —

February 12 – Summer 2010

Featuring nine-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D will immerse audiences in the story of an ocean wave and the lives it impacts and transforms. From astounding surfing action to the chaos of ocean storms, the film leads audiences on a quest to understand one of this planet’s most intriguing and dramatic phenomena. Read more or view the trailer.

America I AM: The African American Imprint—

Now through May 2, 2010

America I AM: The African American Imprint, presented by Tavis Smiley, is a collection of pivotal moments in courage, conviction and creativity that celebrates the imprint of African Americans on our nation and the world. Through more than 200 historic artifacts, visitors can examine how African Americans have contributed to and shaped American culture. This special exhibition charges admission.

Guests may delve deeper with related exhibitions, programs, and films at the California African American Museum, California Science Center, and the Skirball Cultural Center.

Click to read the press release, fact sheet or programs list.

Now Playing!

Under the Sea 3D takes moviegoers to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth, including South Australia, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Coral Triangle islands of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, allowing them to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea. It offers a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to explore the beauty and natural wonder of the oceans, as well as the impact of global climate change upon them.

Click here to read the release.

If you would like to cover one of the above stories or request an image, please contact us by phone at (213) 744-7446 or send us an email. Also, please add your name to our mailing list if you would like to receive updates regarding our exhibits, events and films.

Also, please contact our staff directly if you have questions or are conducting research. You may choose from the following list:

Shell Amega
Development, Phase II Capital Project Launchings, Exhibitions, Science Center Executive Leadership
(888) 690-6669
samega@cscmail.org

Paula Wagner
Education Programs, IMAX Theater, Technology Exhibitions, Air & Space Exhibitions
(213) 744-2144
pwagner@cscmail.org

Kristina Kurasz
ExploraStore, and General Information
(213) 744-7446
kkurasz@cscmail.org

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