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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 463 attractions in Los Angeles
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Formerly known as the California Museum of Science and Industry, this interactive museum includes these exhibits: World of Life, Creative World... more » Formerly known as the California Museum of Science and Industry, this interactive museum includes these exhibits: World of Life, Creative World, World of the Pacific and Worlds Beyond. « less
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Attraction type: Science museum, Theater, Other
Address: 700 State Drive Los Angeles, CA 90037
Tel: 213-744-7400

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“Educative, Entertaining & Inexpensive”
5 of 5 stars
BADHWARV
LOS ANGELES
Dec 31, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The CSC should be on a MUST VISIT list of every parent. It has lot of activities for children of all ages as well as adults. Goose Bumps the science of fear is an excellent exhibit for everyone. The air and space exhibits are very informative and provides lot of history of space exploration. The rose garden is a welcome... more

“CSC”
5 of 5 stars
lucizzle44
90037
Oct 23, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I love the Science Center. They have some really sweet exhibits- before there was Star Wars, now there's one about fear. It's free too, which is a nice change of pace from other museums in the area. All in all... a solid 5 stars. Also don't miss Body works hall... I saw a live chick hatch... so cute! more

“Great for Kids”
5 of 5 stars
HitchKennedy
Los Angeles
Jul 25, 2005
9/9 found this review helpful

If you're travelling to L.A. with young kids, you have to check out this place. The facility is ultramodern and recently constructed in the shell of a much older building. It is thoughtfully laid-out and it is easy to navigate. I love how the facility has all kinds of little details embedded throughout. For example, there's a great exhibit showing... more

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700 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Tel: 213-744-7400