Museum · Los Angeles
California Science Center: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Science Center website. Official links are under Sources.
Science Center is free to enter.
- Closed today — next open Friday, 13 November 2026.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The core galleries are free with no booking; just walk in.
- To see space shuttle Endeavour after 13 Nov 2026, book a timed slot in advance ($4 fee) because walk-up entry may be limited.
- The Metro E Line stops at Expo Park/USC, across the street, which avoids the $20 parking.
- The Natural History Museum is next door in Exposition Park.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeCore exhibit galleries are always free, no reservation needed · 10:00–17:00 | everyone | Covers core galleries (e.g. Ecosystems, Life!, GAME ON!). IMAX films and some special exhibits are paid. Parking is paid. | No |
Official prices
Science Center ticket prices
| Advance timed reservation for the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center (service fee) — Guarantees entry time to see Endeavour from 13 Nov 2026. | $4 |
| IMAX film — Price not shown on the pages read; members get a discount. | — |
| Exposition Park parking (cars) | $20 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Exhibits open daily 10am-5pm (box office 9:30am-4pm). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA
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Sources
Where this comes from
- californiasciencecenter.org/visit · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- californiasciencecenter.org/visit/frequently-asked-questions
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