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California Science Center

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Planning Your Visit

Hours, Admission & Parking
The California Science Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

The IMAX Theater is open daily. Please consult our movie times page or call 213-744-7400 for show information.

Admission to Science Center permanent exhibition galleries is free. Admission prices for the IMAX Theater are based on age group, and discounts are available for groups of 15 or more people. Ticket prices also apply to three Science Center attractions: the High Wire Bicycle, the Motion-Based Simulator and the Ecology Cliff Climb.

Parking is $8 per car, $10 for buses, and $25 for oversize vehicles (cash only).* To reach the parking structure, turn west into Exposition Park on 39th Street from Figueroa and follow the signs. For more detailed information, see Map & Directions.

Photo: IMAX audienceIf you're coming in a group of 15 or more people, please check our group reservations page. Guest amenities such as food services and an ATM are offered for your convenience. Also, the Science Center and IMAX Theater are wheel chair accessible. For more information about Science Center hours or programs, please contact us.

How to Find Us
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. Public transportation to the Science Center is also available. For more detailed information, see Map & Directions.

Photo: flight interactivePlanning Tips
The California Science Center is an ideal destination because it has something for everyone - families, school groups, adults and children. Here are a few tips to help make your visit more enjoyable.

  • The best times to visit are on weekends or on weekday afternoons after 1:30 p.m. Weekday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. are often busy.
  • Don't miss our Special Exhibits. They change throughout the year, always offering new and interesting ways to learn about science.
  • When you arrive, be sure to check at the Information Center for the day's special activities.
  • If you are with children under 7, stop by the Discovery Rooms in Creative World or World of Life for some hands-on learning.

* During special events, parking rates may increase to $10 per car and $20 for buses or oversize vehicles (cash only).
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