Top Locations for Science Museums in California

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AChildren's Discovery Museum

Children's Discovery Museum
  • 180 Woz Way
    San Jose, CA 95110
  • 4082985437
4.5
71+ reviews, 3 sources
  • I don't know anyone yet who's disliked this place. I went when I was younger and had a blast! There's a lot of new stuff since then, and it's ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • As you can see by my address, we live in San Jose. We visit the Children's Discovery Museum about once a month. We started going as soon as my oldest could walk, and she's now 5. We've spent many happy hours there! It's great for younger children, about ages 1 through 8 or 9. (Happy Hollow on Sen... more on TripAdvisor

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Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110

BCalifornia Science Center

California Science Center
  • 700 State Drive
    Los Angeles, CA 90037
  • +1 323 724 3623
4.5
6+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop, restrooms, wheelchair accessible more
  • I've been to this museum with my kids twice. Once to just explore and the second time to see a special event (Titanic Exhibit). My kids both enjoyed every part of the museum, inside and out. From the earthquake simulation room to the health education room where you choose your food/meals for t... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ...with loads of educational, hands-on free exhibits and extra-charge attractions including the High Wire Bicycle, Motion-Based Simulator, Cave Climb, and IMAX, ... more on Amazon.com

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California Science Center
700 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037

CGriffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory
  • 2800 Observatory Rd
    Los Angeles, CA 90027-1255
  • +1 323 664 1191 (Recorded Inform
4.5
142+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • It's awesome thing to look outside ones own world into the universe where discovery is a daily occurence. The Observatory gives us a glimpse of realization of how very ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I suggest getting there early as it tends to get crowded after noontime. I thought the exhibits within the Observatory were pretty boring.Lots of reading and pictures that didn't necessarily impress me. The views of LA were amazing. And i loved the Planetarium Show. MUST SEE! get there early beca... more on TripAdvisor

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Griffith Observatory
2800 Observatory Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1255

DStarGazers Inn & Observatory

  • 717 Jeffries Road
    Big Bear Lake CA 92315-2819, USA
  • +1-909-878-4496
4.5
15+ reviews, 3 sources
  • planned on having a great ski weekend and enjoying these unique accomodations more on TripAdvisor
  • offered suggestions for a great restaurant in town more on TripAdvisor

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StarGazers Inn & Observatory
717 Jeffries Road
Big Bear Lake CA 92315-2819, USA

EExploratorium

Exploratorium
  • 3601 Lyon Street
    San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • +1 415 561 0360
4.5
341+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Highlights: restrooms, wheelchair accessible more
  • If you are visiting san francisco and you want to go to the exploratorium, put it on your list of things to do on a weekday, or else you ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ... here kids and adults are encouraged to play with and explore more than 650 exhibits... more on Amazon.com

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Exploratorium
3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA, 94123

FBay Area Discovery Museum

Bay Area Discovery Museum
  • 557 McReynolds Road
    Sausalito, CA
  • 415 / 339-3900
4.5
49+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Highlights: visitor center, restrooms more
  • I love the Discovery museum. There are activities and exhibits for all ages. My 2+ year old loves the water play area complete with play fish and a streaming bubbly brook. When she gets older the new pirate ship will be a hit, I am sure. There are many other highlights, too many to ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ...in a complex of historic buildings by the bay near the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge, the museum comprises a Media Clubhouse with games, art, music, animation, video ... more on Amazon.com

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Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds Road
Sausalito, CA

GDiscovery Museum

  • 3rd and F Streets
    Eureka, CA 95501
  • +1 707 443 9694
4.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • While individual visits can be expensive at $8 per person an annual membership of $60 goes a long way and is honored in other citys. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview The Discovery Museum provides a friendly, hands-on, interactive learning environment for children of all ages. more on Yahoo! Travel

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Discovery Museum
3rd and F Streets
Eureka, CA 95501

HLos Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
  • 5333 Zoo Drive
    Los Angeles, CA 90027-1498
  • 3236446400
3.5
86+ reviews, 4 sources
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • THE PLACE IS FULL WITH LOW CLASS PEOPLE. A LOTT OF BEES ALL OVER THE PLACE ,YOU CAN'T ENJOY EATING AN ICECREAM QUITLY. THE ANIMALS ARE OLD AND NOT MOVING. TKE A TURE ON MELROSE ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ...kids are sure to find friends among the 1200 animals at the small but satisfying zoo in Griffith Park... more on Amazon.com

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Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1498

IGriffith Observatory

  • 4800 Western Heritage Way
    Los Angeles, CA 90027
  • 2134730800
4.5
90+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The view is amazing and definitely a good spot to bring out of towners. Also, a great free place ... more on Yelp
  • I actually rate this place 4.5 stars but there are not 1/2 stars allowed. more on Yelp

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Griffith Observatory
4800 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027

JCoyote Point Museum

Coyote Point Museum
  • 1651 Coyote Point Drive
    San Mateo, CA 94401-1097
  • 6503427755
4.0
18+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: picnic tables, wheelchair accessible more
  • ...save a half day for exploring the many attractions here and for a bayshore walk and maybe a picnic at the beach...designed especially for kids are extensive science ... more on Amazon.com
  • As museums go, this isn't one of the biggest nor is it one of the most fascinating ones around. However, children under the age of 8 will still find this ... more on Yelp

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Coyote Point Museum
1651 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401-1097