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California Science Center is a state-operated museum located within Los Angeles' Exposition Park, which is also home to the city's natural history museum and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the home stadium of the Los Angeles Rams.

The Smithsonian-affiliated museum is the largest interactive science center on the American West Coast, originally opened as the California Museum of Science and Industry in 1951. The 400,000-square-foot center hosts a wide variety of permanent exhibits for visitors of all ages, including a World of Life biology exhibit, a Creative World technology showcase, and an Ecosystems exhibits highlighting over 400 species of plants and animals in immersive habitats. Aerospace craft and artifacts are also on display, including a Gemini 11 capsule and a replica 1902 Wright Glider.

Visitors should note that while museum admission is free, several attractions require a ticketed upcharge, including the center's IMAX theater and high-wire bicycle.

700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037, Phone: 323-724-3623

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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