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California Science Center and Endeavour

California Science Center in LA. Stand under Space Shuttle Endeavour, ready to launch.

See the real Space Shuttle Endeavour standing upright in launch position, with its giant orange fuel tank and rocket boosters attached. Stand at the bottom and look up, and get your photo with the whole stack behind you. Then explore the science galleries and each find the exhibit that surprised you most.

  • Date or adventure
  • Half day
  • Easy
  • Under $20
  • Indoors
  • Daytime

Good with just you, friends, family, and kids

Check before you go: opening hours and a reservation

Ask about discounts: seniors and students

California Science Center, Exposition Park, Los Angeles700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037
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Kids' version

Space hunt! Find each thing.

  1. The giant space shuttle
  2. The big orange tank
  3. A rocket or a plane
  4. An experiment you tried
  5. A selfie with the shuttle!

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About this place

Endeavour flew 25 missions into space before it retired in 2011. In 2012 it was slowly towed through the streets of Los Angeles to get here, and crowds lined the route.

It's the only complete shuttle stack (orbiter, fuel tank and boosters) on display anywhere. General admission to the science center is free; the shuttle gallery uses timed reservations, so book ahead.

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