Situated in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, the California Science Center, is the largest of its kind along the west coast area. Filled with unique and interesting exhibitions, galleries and displays, a visit to this state agency and museum which is also known as the ScienCenter, provides a fun outing for the whole family.
Apart from being only a museum, the California Science Center has also become an educational center for many. The exhibits at the center are presented in such a way that through hands-on experience, you will be able to discover more about human inventions and innovations and the life processes of living things amid many other items. Before entering the Science Center, the exterior portion known as the Science Plaza gives you a hint of all that awaits you within the museum. There are many sculptures, pavers and water paths outside that are ideal for exploration.
Amidst the many popular free exhibitions within the California Science Center is Creative World that showcases innovations on communication, transportation and structures designed to meet human needs. Some specific highlights here include Technoscapes, a Tech Lab and a Discovery Room. Another exhibition that is worth a visit is the Life Center which focuses on how all living things have the same processes, and are displayed through 2 interesting life process galleries within it.
The exciting Science Court, apart from its fun filled demonstrations and exhibits, is a must see. Plenty of visitors enjoy a thrilling time in the Science Court as it is possible to ride on a bicycle balanced on an inch wide cable. This cable lies approximately 43 feet off the ground. Other exciting features in the Science Court include the multi sensory Motion Based Simulator and the Ecology Cliff Climb where you have to scale up a sheer rock wall. The Air And Space Gallery is another fascination with its interactive exhibits and displays that deal with the world and the universe beyond us. Some of the features here include air crafts, space crafts, telescopes and time capsules.
A trip to the California Science Center would not be complete without catching a movie at the 7 storey IMAX Theater found onsite. The cinema and its movie screenings are designed to turn your day into an incredibly exciting and fun adventure that will leave you breathless as you enter the world of the mysterious and unknown.
If you are looking to visit Los Angeles and explore its many attractions, staying at one of the hotels in Pasadena is an ideal place from which to do this. The Langham Hotel Pasadena is a luxurious and relaxing base preferred by many tourists due to its elegance and charm.