Lots of play at hands-on science exhibits
A DOG EXHIBIT is on view at the California Science Center.
The California Science Center (CSC) offers family-friendly activities all summer long. Here is a listing of their upcoming summertime events.
“Game on! Science, Sports & Play” explores the science of sports. Guests can participate in hands-on exhibits with Los Angeles-based mentor athletes, run baseball pitch simulations, virtually swim and dive and learn the physics of a perfect basketball free throw.
“Dogs! A Science Tail” unravels the science behind dogs’ bond with humans and teaches guests about how dogs’ senses of sight, smell and hearing help them understand the world.
“Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear” takes guests through interactive challenges to face their fears in a safe environment and discover the reasons for our responses to stimuli.
“Ecosystems” includes multiple exhibits. In the giant “Kelp Forest,” guests can learn about the sea creatures that live in these underwater environments via a question and answer session hosted by a professional diver. The “Rocky Shore” displays a tank where visitors can touch some shore-dwelling organisms and learn how sea life survives in harsh conditions. And finally, the “Desert” introduces guests to live desert tortoises, scorpions and fennec foxes.
“World of Life” offers a hands-on exhibit named “Life! Beginnings” which teaches about how living things grow, develop and survive.
“Fire! Science and Safety” shows guests how to make homes, families and pets safer from fire hazards. Interactive experiments investigate the science of fire and educate guests about fire-fighting skills, including kitchen safety tips and how to use home fire extinguishers.
While these exhibitions are all free daily, CSC also offers four 3D IMAX movies through Thurs., Oct 9: “Superhuman Body,” “Blue Whales,” “The Blue Angels” and “Antarctica.”
Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for children. The films are between 40 and 45 minutes. For more information on viewing times and to purchase tickets, visit californiasciencecenter.org/imax. CSC is located at 700 Exposition Park Dr.
By Julia Guillen
Category: Entertainment
