Discovery Science Center
2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705(714) 542-2823
About :
Discovery Science Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating young minds, assisting teachers and increasing public understanding of science, math and technology through interactive exhibits and programs.
Admission :
Adults : $12.95
Youth (ages 3-17) : $9.95
Senior Citizens (55+): $9.95
Age 2 and under : FREE
Parking is $3.00
Hours :
10:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
Website :
http://www.discoverycube.org/
Current and Upcoming Events
Bubblefest XIV at the Discovery Science Center
Saturday, March 27th 2010, 10:00am
3/27/2010
Discovery Science Center "bubbles" into Spring Break with BubbleFest XIV. The mysteries of bubbles are revealed as guests explore the sciences behind the amazing and colorful world of bubbles. Hands-on bubble activities demonstrate a bubble's science and math principles (such as surface tension, elasticity, air pressure, molecular properties, and geometric properties), while Fan Yang's Mega Bubble Show puts those theories to the ultimate test.
How Much : Adults - $19.95; Children - $16.95
Additional Information :
Exhibition through April 11th, 2010
Speedcubing at the Cube
Saturday, May 22nd 2010, 10:00am - 5:00pm
5/22/2010
Join in as Rubik’s Cube speed solvers showcase their skills at Discovery Science Center! Come watch as the quickest cubers compete against each other and against themselves to set and break speed solving records. Events will include blind-folded solving, one-handed solving and more! Think you're a speedy solver?
How Much : Participation in competition is free with paid admission to the Science Center; Adult - $12.95; Child - $9.95
Additional Information :
Online registration will open early 2010
Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination at the Discovery Science Center
Monday, May 29th 2010, 10:00am
5/29/2010
There’s no limit to what you can do when you use teamwork and creativity in Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination, a new traveling exhibit based on the classic building toy adored by generations of children. The exhibit features Tinkertoy in educational and fun activities inspired by GE’s successful “Imagination at Work” campaign – showing how innovation can positively influence everyday life and create solutions to real work challenges. Children will be immersed in creative exhibit environments where they can experiment with design, architecture and engineering, including the design studio, power plant, machine shop, think tank and more!
How Much : Adult - $12.95; Child - $9.95
Additional Information
Exhibition runs through September 12th, 2010
Grossology at the Discovery Science Center
Monday, May 29th 2010, 10:00am
5/29/2010
Explore the good, the bad and the downright ugly about how your body works at Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body.
How Much : Adult - $12.95; Child - $9.95
Additional Information :
Exhibition through September 12th, 2010
Dragons and Fairies at the Discovery Science Center
Saturday, October 2nd 2010, 10:00am
10/2/2010
Enter a magical place where five centuries-old folktales bring to life the culture and traditions of Viet Nam. You then explore these folktales through hands-on activities, games, and a variety of performances.
How Much : Adult - $12.95; Child - $9.95
Additional Information :
Exhibition through January 11th, 2011
