California Science Center Space Shuttle

Through hands on experiences in california science center exhibit galleries you ll learn about human inventions and innovations the life processes of living things space shuttle endeavour and more.

California science center space shuttle. But while you re staying safe at home you can take a peek inside endeavour s flight deck middeck and payload bay through this unique tour created by photographer jon brack and narrated by perry roth johnson phd assistant curator of aerospace science here at the. Whether considering dining under the majestic wings of the space shuttle endeavour or enjoying cocktails and hors d oeuvres in view of our 188 000 gallon aquarium. Sketch foundation gallery in science court air and aircraft.

By understanding how air flows we create machines that. The big endeavour features photographs of some of the spectacular scenes from space shuttle endeavour s flight over california and her 12 mile 68 hour journey through city streets to its final destination in the samuel oschin pavilion at the california science center. The structure was designed by zimmer gunsul frasca partnership and is planned to be replaced by the new samuel oschin air and space center on the east side of the science center.

The california science center is a dynamic resource for children and families students and educators and people of all ages to explore the wonders of science while we are temporarily closed to the public we continue to serve our community with free online learning opportunities. Parts people a companion exhibit featuring artifacts from space shuttle endeavour and the external tank. The science center also features fantastic special exhibitions that change all the time so visit often to find out what s new.

Right now space shuttle endeavour is on exhibit in the samuel oschin pavilion preparing for its future installation in launch position in the science center s upcoming expansion the samuel oschin air and space center. Then see endeavour in the samuel oschin pavilion. Please support our mission to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning during these challenging times.

The california science center hosts the california state science fair annually. Located three miles from downtown los angeles the california science center is a premiere destination for hosting private social non profit and corporate meetings and events.