On a day that's over 100° it was great to take kids here and have a ball. They don't even feel like they are learning about things.

My family and I have been members for 7 years now. It's about $180 per year for 2 adults and up to 4 kids. What makes it worthwhile is a) it is a good place to take them when the kids are out of school, and b) they have members-only events about 4 times per year, where there is free food, demonstrations, and after-hours fun. However, it has been going downhill for the past 3 years. I don't know if they started hurting during the pandemic due to the shutdown, but they've become more miserly since 2020. For instance, pre-COVID, the member events used to give you a full meal for dinner, including main, side, drink, and dessert. Last year instead of a main course, they gave out turkey sandwiches with chips as a side, and now, there is only a hot dog with no side and no dessert. Please, someone donate some money before they kill us with processed meat. Today, we were there for a family day out, and they had cookie decorating for the holidays. Kirk was in charge of distributing the colors for the icing. To say he was unprofessional was an understatement. My son had a lot of questions about the colors, and Kirk was getting impatient. Perhaps he forgot he works for a children's museum. After he tired of answering my son's inquiries, he turns to the next person in line, and said, "This one can't make up his mind. What color would you like?" Well, Kirk, if you don't like your job, perhaps you should find another. The other employees there seem to have trouble staying focused and doing their jobs, too. We were waiting in line for a turn with Santa, but when it was our turn, a man just swooped in front of us, and sat his son on Santa's lap, taking our turn. Neither Santa nor the "elf" standing next to him said anything. The elf looked like she had taken a strong dose of valium, and was still under its effect. When we finally got our chance, my kids climbed onto Santa's lap, and the elf snapped out of her reverie and said, "Did you want me to take a photo of all of you?" Why, pray tell, would I want to be in the photo? Santa is for kids. Also, they need to replace the person in charge of programming. For the past 4 years, they've had the "Science of Scary" for Halloween, the "Science of Gingerbread" for Christmas, and the permanent exhibit, "Science of Hockey." I know everything there is science-related, but you'd think they could come up with some more imaginative titles. read more

First time and had a blast! My youngest daughter loves science and we found the Orange County location for her bday.

We came today for bubble fest, and my 2 y/o had a blast! We only went to a few of the things inside the cube itself. She was too young to really understand the meaning behind all the things she saw, but she thought they were all toys, so it was still fun and engaging for her. Now, for the bubble fest itself, the laser show and bubble shows were so entertaining and fun! For the bubble show, they chose a boy and girl from audience first, and then a second very young girl to take part of the show. I read some reviews say that they only chose from the back, but that wasn't true. Melody chose from all sides and back and front of audience, so I don't feel like the seating mattered much. The bubble show was like a bubble magic show, entertaining for older kids and adults too! I definitely saw her do so many tricks that I didn't know was even possible! The laser show was much shorter, but very lively. There was tons of music and the audience get engulfed in bubbles too at the end. My 5 month old got scared a few times because they asked the audience to scream for Melody or for more bubbles. But besides those two times, the music wasn't so loud that it scares young babies, if you have a sound sensitive baby like mine. Outside, they have a bouncer, bubble blowing stations, and a little toy boat rowing station for kids. Overall, I thought the bubble fest was amazing, and I'll definitely take my kids back again! read more

Due to an unfortunate mishap with reserving tickets to disney we had a few days free. We decided to take the kids here. What a wonderful experience for the whole family! Kids had a ball n could have stayed for hours n hours. Petting the rays and sharks were their absolute fave. I would absolutely recommend this for a family w youngins. 5 stars read more

Pros -BUBBLEFEST!!!! -Friendly Staff -Interactive for all ages -Walking distance to a mall food court -It is easy to spend an entire day out here, there is so much to do!! Areas of Opportunity -This place gets packed fast! If possible, I recommend going during the week day so there are less folks but, it is a great bargain for what you pay and a great way to allow your kids (& adults) to learn some very cool things about science. read more

Cost - If you have the membership its worth it if you live in the area with kids. General admission is avg price compared to other kids spots. Staff - Bunch of kids and really young volunteers here all the time. Staff looks happy most of the times and always helpful. Shows - Only seen the bubble show that was cool for short, they do offer other shows also that I will be checking out soon. Activities - They have some cool activities but some seem pretty dated, and the Shopping store needs to have less kids playing at one time with all the traffic. Venue - They do a good job at keeping it clean, not as modern as they need to bring in new stations. Parking - Parking lot in the complex gets full fast and sometimes gotta park across the street. Overall chill experience and if your bored with the kids check it out. read more

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I came here recently on a spontaenous trip with my 5 yo kids. Luckily I searched the web for some discount options and I found a BOGO free admission for kids which made it more worth it. Can't get away from parking though for $7, but we found a very close shaded spot near the entrance. Came here on a weekday, but it was summer, so there were a lot of kids and school buses. It was pretty awesome though because they had a paw patrol event and also a huge aquarium filled with rays kids could touch & feel! Super crowded, but just be patient and it wasn't too bad. There was a LOT to see for the kids and they had a great time! I like how there was also a eatery inside, so you don't need to worry about food. A lot of models and displays were working well too, perhaps a few things not working, but typical. My kids especially enjoyed the outdoor space rocket. They felt like they were taking off when they saw the smoke! I also enjoyed the upstairs viewing area where they renovated it to an ocean theme. I almost missed it because no one was in that area! But definitely fun place and a ton of things to do here. I'd come back, but I'd like it see less kids of course haha! read more

We hated this place! First, they reqire masks even if you're vaccinated , and their A/C is weak at best. There is no longer a Taco Bell as stated earlier, its now a snack bar with a very limited menu and what's on the menu is crap and highly over priced, of course. I paid $3.50 for a 6 ounce cup of coffee that you couldn't call luke warm, because it was almost room temperature. There is almost ZERO seating for parents and grandparents outside the snack bar area, and for all their concerns about masks, there is NO ONE cleaning and wiping down the interactive exhibits I sitting here watch these kids cough and sneeze on. And loud? OMG! All these kids screaming, crying, yelling, and their parents yelling after them .... all concrete floor and concrete walls!!!! We gave away our $100 and were done in like 40m. We will never go back. read more

Of the plethora of options we gave our daughter to celebrate her 4th birthday (July 3), she chose the "Doc McStuffins" exhibition (now through Sep. 10, 2017) at the Discovery Cube in Santa Ana. I knew as soon as we entered into the area that it wasn't what she expected. It wasn't what us parents expected either. We didn't spend more than probably 15 minutes in this area. The entire place is educational. But several of the interactive activities that we tried were not working properly - like in the "Science of Hockey" exhibit or were not responding at all - like in the "Mission Control" room. After a couple of hours, we left a bit disappointed. TIPS - overflow parking is across the street... we paid $0 for parking - clean restrooms on second level near the "Inspector Training Course" - Little Caesars Pizza might have coupons still available for adult admission for a child's price #591 2017 Yelp Challenge 57/100 read more

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My long explanation just totally disappeared off the screen. Basically, if you pay for four people at around $60 for tickets, and try to convert to a "Dual Pass" for a year, you can only use one of the four tickets towards it. This is because "the other ticket is a free pass for any guest" so doesn't count. To me 2=2. For me with 5 grandkids, I would have to go up to the absolute top pass level ($200+) to get to use more, and I would still be paying for a second adult named on a pass, but I am single. I asked at a second location there and was told the same thing and they same wording. So 4 tickets don't get to apply to 2. The food was nutritious and only slightly pricey. Crazy "free" label. read more

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I give this an it's ok I guess, Because most of the projects were broken or exhibit were not available.

Came here with a friend because we love adventures! I have lived sorta near here my while life and not once ever been here. I had so much fun honestly. This place is so cute and i can't wait to one day bring my kid! read more

We got in with the passport program and only had to pay for parking so I can't say much about the cost. However, our kids had a great time with the different exhibits and easily took about 2 hours to do the museum. Very hands on and unique experience for them. If you're in Santa Ana with kids, it's a must stop. read more

Probably best if your child is 4-6. We took a recent trip and it was super crowded. Makes me feel a little bit nervous during the pandemic still, so we mainly just played outside on the dinosaur area. 90% of the area is indoors with a little outdoor area. There is a café, but I recommend packing your lunch. Makes the day go a lot easier so you don't have to wait in line in the crowded area for lunch. Overall, nice experience, but I think we will be doing more outdoor activities that are less crowded for now or come on a weekday morning or another time when it won't be too busy. read more

It is five stars if your kids are between 5 and 11. I think this age group would really have a fun time and I would recommend it for them. But it is kind of like Chuckey Cheese in that there a whole bunch of kids and nothing for adults to do. I came by myself and just turned around and left. But who knows, some adults really like that stuff. read more

https://youtu.be/LwDNG0hVWJQ This video is about our first time to Discovery Cube DC Super Hero exhibit at Santa Ana California, orange county. Other than the exhibit we enjoyed other activities in the discovery cube as you will see on this video My son loved all the things you can do there, we got the year pass. We go every other week, it's a perfect family day activity. Best thing about it is it all a charity. read more

Great first time experience with a 2 1/2 year old, 8yr old and 12yr old children. We parked across the street for free parking or there is a parking behind the building for $6. Price was $19.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids under 14yrs old. Lots to do, best part for me as an adult was the bed of nails experience and the solar system display. read more

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This is a dope place to go with kids. I loved the different exhibits they offer, everyone is happy it's good. Until I got to where they have the fish, specifically the gift shop. I was literally followed by the Chinese girls in purple shirts from the time I got there until I left. I had to question her "are you following me"? Because everywhere I went, there she was. I purposefully walked in dead end spots just to see if I was trippin or not, and just like I thought, she was right behind me. I will never go here again! I wouldn't say racist, but I'm sure someone said something to tell. I spent money on tickets AND a parking ticket when the lots were full! The audacity!!! read more

I was awestruck the first time I went inside. Everything was beautiful and amazing. I felt like a kid again, seeing the dinosaur exhibits. There's a lot to learn about many interesting wonders. The flight, rocket, earth, dinosaur, earthquake exhibits were great. You can spend the whole day here and not run out of things to see. A great place to bring your children. read more

I'd like to report what an awful experience I had at the member Spooky Science event I had tonight. This event lacked proper planning and was completely disorganized and poorly executed. It makes me never want to come back to Discovery Cube ever again. Here are my thoughts: 1) 7:28pm, the manager at Bean Sprouts tells me that they will stop serving pizza & drinks at 7:30pm exactly with the last person being the person at the front of the line, so I'm thinking ok no point standing in line if the line is already well into the rainforest area and they were shutting down anyway 2) 7:45pm, the line is still forming and people are still waiting to get pizza!! So why was I told by Bean Sprouts that they will stop serving already??! This was a lie! 3) 7:55pm, I see that the end of line had staff Daniel standing there to block any new people entering the line; he directed me to speak with Rosie. 4) 7:55pm, Rosie tells me I can get in line since they have enough pizzas & drinks left and Bean Sprouts erroneously told me that they would stop serving at 7:30pm, she gave me her word that I will get my pizza & drink! 5) 8:15pm-8:20pm, Sacha comes by offering to let me use my pizza & drink cards at my next visit. I tell her no because I'm getting closer to the front of the line and am willing to wait a bit longer to get my pizza & drink. But WHY did she not do this sooner, at 7:30pm when the line was suppose to shut down and your party ends at 8pm??? Why have us wait in line for so long???? 6) 8:45pm, I arrive close to the front of the line with 4 parties in front of me and I see that everyone is getting WATER instead of lemonade or other drink offerings. How can this happen??? How did no one in mgmt let us know that drinks are gone??? Lack of communication! 7) 8:55pm, The bean sprouts manager tells the remaining 3-4 families in line (me included) that they've stopped serving pizzas. It's not that they ran out, she & her team just chose to stop working. She won't make anymore pizzas for the last 3-4 families!! So as a member, I'm stuck with NO pizza, NO drink after waiting 60 minutes in line!! What a waste of my time!!! You guys wasted my life away with this inefficiency and lack of proper planning!!! Sacha told me that the cafe made 250 pizzas prior to opening, but how did you guys not account for how many members would come to this event?? Did you guys do any math? Rosie told me there's nothing she and Sacha can do to get Bean Sprouts to make more pizzas. What in the world!!!?? Then why did she promise me earlier that there are definitely enough pizzas!! Again, a lie!!! Have you planned member events before??? How can this even happen??? I just really don't understand how all this logistical nightmare could have happened from what should be seasoned planning experts. Why did you guys not inform guests about the ins and outs of getting our food and leave us hanging like that??? Sacha (Director or Member Relations) and Rosie (Supervisor) were NOT helpful at all. It was a COMPLETE MESS. read more

What a great place to hold your birthday party! This place is so cool I'm afraid I'll get ahead of my self so I should start at the beginning. Parking lot can get full very quickly but we noticed some guests walking over from elsewhere... I'm guessing they found parking somewhere else nearby? We came as guests for a children's party and there was a clear sign in front of a check in table visible at the front entrance. We told them the celebrant's name, gave our names and voila! wrist bands were dispensed. We were in a private room in the "Aquarium" part of the museum and it was spacious with high ceilings which is great because you can begin to feel suffocated when there are tons of kids running around. There is a nice counter for the food and plenty of tables for us to sit in. We were allowed to tape banners and other decorations on the wall. There were sandwiches, pizza, chips and drinks. There was one employee with us the whole time. The kids were running around the museum but when it was time to cut the cake, they announce your party's name on the PA system to call everyone back in. After the party, you are free to go around the museum for the rest of the day. VERY cool. All the displays are interactive. I especially loved the "supermarket" portion. Going through it with my 8-yo, we were able to go through the basics of nutrition labels, ingredient searches, what section of the supermarket certain products can be found, etc. The cookie-making section was great for the 3-yo. Got famished before the party and ordered chicken and rice soup from the Café. Bad choice. I'll choose something else next time. I think the workers were new, they seemed a bit lost. The Mocha was pretty good though. read more

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Nice place to kill a few hours with the kids. Staff is friendly and although I didn't try the food cafe, it was pretty busy. I bit claustrophobic but if you do well in crowds in enclosed areas with kids (think Chuck E Cheese and places like that) then you'll be fine. read more

Visited this place with friends with kids. Not very exciting for adults, with the exception of a couple of interesting exhibits but awesome for young kids. They couldn't get enough! read more

Lots to see and do here. The shopping feature seemed to keep their interest the longest. Not too crowded after 1 pm.

Great fun for kids. Great place for family time. Easy to navigate and also educational .

Location is nice but not as nice as the Las Vegas location. Kinda over crowded due to multiple field trips/buses that arrived shortly after we got there. Then someone pulled the fire alarm! Wtf! Good was absolutely gross, stay away from the cafe food, way over priced read more

Went to visit this past Sunday! The whole purpose of my visit was to see Paw Patrol, I had my grandson with me & plus 4 family members. I walked in and first thing I did was follow this Paw Patrol signs & I was so amazed at the whole set up that I got teary eyed(felt like a kid). My grandson was so excited just by the look on his face made me feel so happy. We stayed in there for a bit then started walking around & im dead serious when I say that this is really a day out. You need to be here at 10am walk around then grab some food and finish enjoying your day there. It was worth every penny & more. My family & I were just so excited to see so much for such a low price. Towards the end of closing as I was walking out a worker was walking with us just giving us so much info on what's coming up & what's in progress. Wish I looked at her name tag but she was really nice. I'm ready to head back again. Your better off buying the Membership because you will want to keep coming back. Very good for kids that are still small & not really ready for Disneyland rides. read more

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This place is amazing as long as they aren't having any field trips. The place is big but not really built for big crowds and nothing works properly when they are over run with too many kids. Otherwise it's amazing and the membership is worth it. They are constantly changing it up and keeping it fresh. My kids love it, they are 4 & 6 read more

Overall a fun place for kids; however one of the employees/volunteers at the Rover Course was very rude. I was clearly in line with my nephew and playing next to my nephew and he takes me off of the wheel and asks me if I was playing and tells me that someone else is there when there was clearly no one was there. The girl is already hovering behind me so I am left in an awkward situation explained that I was playing he basically still takes me off and says sorry. That is not okay as I was clearly infront of her and just gotten on and it was my turn. I paid for my ticket. There were other adults playing. Outside of that experience, the place is a cool place. read more

I passed by this huge cube every day on my way home from work and had to add it to my bucket list. The kids had a great time and I'm glad we came. read more

We came for the Science of Gingerbread and had a great time. There was tons to see for our toddler and we were able to tire her out in the expansive open space with lots of running around and pointing out our site words. We had snacks from the "food court" and all of the kids choices were super cute and shaped like recognizable objects. Also, they have yummmy coffee which was much needed! We really enjoyed visiting the gift shop as well and got a few things for Christmas presents for family members. Such a good time. My personal favorite part of the Discovery Cube was the nursing mommas room. Such a great thing to have and we were able to take a break from the crowd and fun and just RE center and nurse and relax before continuing our trip. We loved this place and will be returning soon! read more

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A reciprocal membership got me here. Parking is $6 in there lot. There is cafe but I suggest to bring your own food to save money. Nice hands on activities for elementary school age kids. Some parts were a bit dated but for the most part, it was neat kids get to explore grocery shopping/scanning items, play ice hockey, build your car on a race track, We easily spent 2.5 hours here. Nice access to bathrooms on all floors and there was a hand alcohol dispenser on each location . read more

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