California Museum of Science and Industry: Location Clarification — It's in Exposition Park, Los Angeles

The California Science Center (formerly California Museum of Science and Industry) is located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles — not elsewhere in the city. The name changed in 1998 to reflect its evolution from industrial exhibition to hands-on science education.

Exact Location

700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037

South of USC campus, adjacent to LA Memorial Coliseum, Natural History Museum, and California African American Museum.

Access

• Metro E Line (Expo): Expo Park/USC Station (2-min walk)
• Bus: Multiple lines (81, 102, 200, 754) stop at Exposition Park
• Parking: $15/day (cash/card) at Structure A (Figueroa/39th) or Structure B (Bill Robertson/Expo)
• Bike: Metro Bike Share station at entrance

Highlights (Free General Admission)

• Space Shuttle Endeavour — Samuel Oschin Pavilion (timed reservations required)
• Ecosystems: Kelp forest, desert, polar, island zones — 400+ live species
• Air & Space: A-12 Blackbird, F-20, Gemini 11, Apollo-Soyuz
• World of Life: Human biology, tessellated body, rot room
• Creative World: Innovation, tech, engineering interactives
• IMAX Theater: 7-story screen (ticketed)

Hours & Tickets

• Daily 10 AM–5 PM (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day)
• General admission: FREE (special exhibits/IMAX ticketed)
• Endeavour reservation: $3 service fee online; free same-day at box office if available
• Group reservations (15+): Required 2 weeks ahead

Nearby in Exposition Park

• Natural History Museum of LA County
• California African American Museum
• LA Memorial Coliseum / BMO Stadium (USC football, LAFC)
• Rose Garden (7 acres, 15,000+ bushes)

Allow 3–4 hours for full visit. Great for families, students, space enthusiasts. One of LA's premier free cultural assets.