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Public Museum in Exposition Park, LA

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About California Science Center

The California Science Center sits at the heart of Exposition Park in Los Angeles, offering interactive exhibits, the Space Shuttle Endeavour centerpiece in the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, and the newly renovated IMAX Theater (with Laser). Whether you’re planning a family outing, a school trip, or a weekend adventure, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and make the most of your visit.

Below you’ll find venue specifics, parking and transit guidance, seating notes for showcases like the IMAX Theater, and trusted affiliate recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to keep your day seamless.

The California Science Center is a public science museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles. The expansion project, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, showcases the Space Shuttle Endeavour with the main center continuing to operate as the California Science Center. The IMAX Theater, recently renovated, offers immersive experiences with unassigned seating. Use the details below to plan your trip and secure your tickets through our trusted network.

  • Address: 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
  • Transit: Adjacent to Expo Park/USC Station on LA Metro; Exposition Park is about 0.2 miles from the transit hub.
  • Parking: Daily parking around the best available price, after 5pm around the best available price, oversized vehicle rate about the best available price.
  • Notable features: Space Shuttle Endeavour in the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, IMAX Theater with 480 seats (unassigned seating).
  • Nearby hotels and dining: Convenient options include The USC Hotel (near Exposition Park), Sonesta Los Angeles, and Dunes Inn Sunset, with affiliate partner recommendations below.
  • Tips: Plan ahead for parking and transit, especially on event days. We’ve got you covered with trusted hotel partners and dining options to simplify your visit.

Note: Date specifics and event details may change. Check the venue page for the latest information before you go.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037.
  • Venue type: Public science center/museum located in Exposition Park.
  • IMAX Theater capacity: 480 seats (IMAX with Laser theater listed as 475 seats on its venue page); seating is unassigned for IMAX shows.
  • Parking: Exposition Park parking rates typically around $20 for daily parking, $24 after 5pm, with oversized vehicle rates at $42.
  • Transit: Adjacent to Expo Park/USC Station on LA Metro; Exposition Park is about 0.2 miles from the nearby transit hub.
  • Nearby hotels: The USC Hotel (Exposition Park nearby), Sonesta Los Angeles, Dunes Inn Sunset, and other hotel options in the area.
  • Notable events hosted: Space Shuttle Endeavour is the centerpiece of the expansion’s Go for Stack project; the shuttle is being displayed in the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center; IMAX Theater reopened in 2021 after renovations.
  • Renaming/renovation: The expansion is named the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center as part of the California Science Center project, but the main center retains the California Science Center name; the facility has not been demolished.