Um Seriously!!!!! This is the freaken Space Shuttle Endeavour you are talking about. This Scientific Vessel of Technology is the epitome of EPICNESS. Where else in the world can you go to see a Space Shuttle without getting wrestled and cuffed by armed guards for trespassing!!?? NOWHERE I tell you.. This will be the closest you will ever get to any Space Shuttle unless you actually work for NASA or for some reason get lucky enough to take an actual tour of one. The Endeavour sits in a makeshift hanger that just barely fits inside. When your under the Endeavour you can almost jump up and touch its hull. Along the walls of the hanger is a bunch of plaques that chronologically detail all the Space Launches that occurred in US history and all the crews names that took part of that particular mission. When you walk around the ship you can see all the little details of each individual pieces that are put together in order to build this Space Shuttle. Each individual piece of the Hull has a specific designation which allows them to be replaced if any single one of them is damaged during a mission. There is even a full on thruster engine on display that reveals all its parts that you would normally not be able to see when attached to the Ship. Looking at the Endeavour and all its grandeur you get a sense of inspiration that if man can build such an amazing machine that we as a human race can do anything if we work together and try hard enough. If you have never seen the Endeavour I would highly recommend getting the package deal that includes an IMAX movie. I would also highly recommend watching Hubble IMAX 3D because it really goes well with the whole Endeavour experience. If you have not watched the Hubble 3D already this is one of the best 3D movies of all times. The IMAX 3D Experience at the Science Center is the real deal and will blow away most regular 3D movies that are shown at average theaters. They use the real IMAX screens as well as the high quality 3D glasses. Keep in mind the movie is a documentary that was filmed over a long course of nearly 20+ years. The 3D is just stunning and the images are truly out of this world. My only complaint about the exhibit is the amount of space the Endeavour has. This Space Shuttle barely fits. There is no room take a picture of the entire Shuttle. They need to make room for the Bad boy, and let it breathe. read more

I'll admit it. I'm a space nerd. Ever since I was a wee tot & my older brother exposed me to every single episode of ST:TOS, I've had a fascination for the stars & beyond. So it's no surprise I went to see the Space Shuttle Endeavour on my very 1st opportunity to go to LA since her arrival. The girlfriend & I did the IMAX package, which includes admission to Endeavour & a 45 minute IMAX movie. Out of the movie options available, we picked the movie about the International Space Station as that seemed like the best complement to the Space Shuttle. There was a quote during the movie that summed up the sense of grandeur & inspiration I got from this entire experience: "the ISS is like our cathedral." The grand Medieval cathedrals of Europe were built by hand, stone by stone, over the course of multiple lifetimes. They are still marvels of humankind's ingenuity & determination. Today, the ISS has been, & continues to be, assembled, piece by piece, from components built all over the Globe. Components all lifted, 1 by 1, from the Earth up into space. It really is humanity's modern day cathedral. A cathedral whose pieces & parts were mostly delivered by the Space Shuttle fleet. Endeavour did her part. Even confined to the small hangar where she's currently being kept, Endeavour is a magnificent sight. Majestic but weathered, Endeavour has been to space 25 times. & it shows. With the intense heat & pressure of atmospheric re-entry, the strains of space flight are visibly apparent on her tiled skin. Endeavour is a big ship in size & larger than life when standing in her presence. Being involved in the construction of the ISS & humanity's fledgling reach for the stars, Endeavour bestowed on me a visceral feeling of wonder & awe. Hey, like I said, I'm a space nerd & I'll be back to see Endeavour whenever I can. read more

A cool piece of history and at only $3 you can't go wrong. Recommend to anyone wanting to see the shuttle up close. read more

I am glad I finally got to see the Endeavor in person! I mean, I did see it when it was flown over Burbank, but that doesn't really count ;) Admission to the California Science Center is free, but you do have to get timed reservations for the Endeavor exhibit. -- If you buy other tickets (such as IMAX or Pompeii) then you do not need a separate Endeavor ticket. -- But if you are seeing just the Endeavor, you have to get a ticket. The tickets themselves are free, but there are service charges involved depending on how you get them. You can get them at the box office (no service charge?), online ($2/ticket), or over the phone ($3/ticket). The only other cost involved in going to see the Endeavor is parking, which is $10/car. But if you're going in a group, that's a pretty low cost per person! I think it was totally worth it to pay to go see the Endeavor :) The experience starts off with the "Endeavour: The California Story" exhibit where you see items from the shuttle program as well as a short video at the end that shows the Endeavor's journey to the California Science Center. It was pretty crazy to see all the work that went into closing the streets and making sure the shuttle could fit around all the phone poles and lights, etc. And then you go to the Samuel Oschin Pavilion to see the actual space shuttle! It was really cool being able to not only see the space shuttle, but to walk all around and even underneath it! On the surrounding walls they have a lot of information about the space shuttle program and you can also see the engines. Additionally there are design concept models for the expansion of the center. It looks really cool and I will definitely be back once they complete the expansion. There is a small gift shop there as well with Endeavor merchandise and clothing. Photo tip: The lighting in the pavilion is focused mainly on the shuttle so it's pretty much impossible to get a picture of yourself with the shuttle if you don't use flash (since you will come out completely dark). This is where the gift shop comes into play... there is good lighting in the gift shop by the exit, so pose there for a picture with the Endeavor! After we finished our Endeavor experience my friends and I checked out some of the other exhibits at the California Science Center so it was a really fun day for us :) If you haven't been yet, and you are interested in this kind of stuff, I definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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How well we remember the day the Endeavour flew over Los Angeles. Talk about palpable excitement waiting on top of ELA College's highest parking structure for the sight of the space shuttle piggy-backing the NASA airplane. We had almost missed it! Another man nearby was setting up his video equipment and was distracting us. All of a sudden there it was flying over Downtown and heading towards the Hollywood Hills. That man missed it. He also missed it when it doubled back south. Whoops. Our glance of this wondrous sight was that quick. I wanted to go see the shuttle journey along its street routes to the California Science Center but couldn't make it that night. So, I decided to wait and see it later. Finally. We went! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/space-shuttle-endeavour-los-angeles?select=oJ5U6bfQHbafvaHxl0KDRw#QnFClNUTJAkKEFi7EF4kDQ (We had gone to the Festival of Books at USC and decided to make this a twofer adventure.) Totally awesome to see it close up. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/space-shuttle-endeavour-los-angeles?select=PpJxAb5FjscIhyaejOMXZQ#PpJxAb5FjscIhyaejOMXZQ Enjoyed the accompanying displays and the video of the journey through our streets. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/space-shuttle-endeavour-los-angeles?select=oJ5U6bfQHbafvaHxl0KDRw#3FmaZIRf2ptsK6qzFEZlXg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/space-shuttle-endeavour-los-angeles?select=oJ5U6bfQHbafvaHxl0KDRw#uuscKYelhweXn_fLVtcf5A My husband found a very knowledgeable guide and spent quite a while doing a Q & A with him. Tips- If you go on a weekend, tickets are $2 each and can be purchased at the booth in the main courtyard of the science center. Go there first. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/space-shuttle-endeavour-los-angeles?select=oJ5U6bfQHbafvaHxl0KDRw#oJ5U6bfQHbafvaHxl0KDRw If you're not the type who gets motion-sickness, they've got a simulator ride for only $5. Take the time to watch the video. It's short and makes you proud of our local spirit. Make a day of it and visit the other museums. The Natural History Museum now has a Butterfly Pavilion! If taking pics on a Smartphone, use the Night-time mode for a better picture. Awesome viewing! read more

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I was a good husband. My wife wanted to spend a few hours at the museum seeing the Pompeii exhibit on its last day in LA. I missed a ton of great football but that's the type of guy I am. We saw Sugar Ray Leonard here so that was my sports fix. Cool exhibit, too. It takes about 45 minutes to see everything. I was hoping this used vehicle was a little more shiny. Kind of a matte finish but quite durable. Hahahaha read more

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Whenever the space shuttle was launched or in orbit I was just in awe. I would set up my telescope and practice following airplanes at night by guiding the telescope by hand. I would print out charts of where and when it would be in the nighttime sky. Then, once I knew the shuttle was over the horizon, I would start tracking it by hand. I could clearly see the outline of the shuttle in the telescope. On days when it was attached to the International Space Station, I could see the whole station and the shuttle in the telescope. It was such a neat thing to see. It is very hard to track by hand with the telescope and almost impossible to show someone else what I could see when I was tracking. I really wanted to show others what I could see, but couldn't. I also remember going to LA for a work related convention at University of Southern California (USC). As soon as I heard on the radio that the shuttle would be going down the streets of Inglewood, I just could not pass it up. Instead of going to USC, we did an about face with the car and headed for the Inglewood forum. I wanted to show the shuttle to my daughter who was 10 years old at the time. When we arrived at the Inglewood forum it was very crowded. We had to park a long ways away and walk a long distance. However, we were able to see it roll down the road past the forum. It was very neat to see this. We were still able to go to the convention at USC, but we had a good excuse for being late. The Endeavor Space Shuttle at Exposition Park will give you the same kind of awe as I mentioned above. You walk into the building and it is such a neat thing to see. You can see all of the things they talked about during the days when it was only viewed on TV. For instance, you can see the damaged tiles that NASA was always worried about. The docents are very knowledgeable. You can ask them almost anything about the shuttle and they will tell you in depth about what was asked. The saddest thing about seeing this is the realization that the shuttle program no longer exists. I just hope that they come out with something to replace the shuttle. Maybe something like the shuttle is in the works. Maybe sometime in the future we will see a replacement for the shuttle. I hope so. read more

This is a real space shuttle. Mic drop. Fade to black. Stop reading this review now and head here immediately. If you do not live in Los Angeles, start driving here now. The Space Shuttle Endeavour is located at the California Science Center which is a great place already, but this large hangar at Exposition Park is home to one of the most impressive things you will see in Los Angeles. You start your journey navigating through some static displays which are very interesting. How do you poop in space? Then you can watch the video of the shuttle driving through Los Angeles which was very impressive and a feat of engineering in its own right. After that great introduction, you enter the hangar and immediately are awe struck with this piece of space history. It is massive and almost too emotional to see this in person. Linger around taking pictures and talking with the staff. The exhibit can get crowded requiring advanced tickets and reservations, but I just walked in on a weekday afternoon and had the place to myself. Absolutely impressive and highly recommended for everyone. read more

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Endeavor is being displayed at California Science center for $2. It is a must see whether you're a space fan or not. I'm not a science or space person but it makes you appreciate what other science folks are doing. You can see all the details or how this spaceship was made. It is very different from a commercial airplane. If you look up close, it's made of tiles of non flammable things. read more

Have you ever wanted to go where no man has gone before? Did you ever dream of being on the staff of the Starship Enterprise as you watched episode after episode of Star Trek? Want to get as close to space history as possible? Yes? Then make it a priority to get your appointment to visit the Space Shuttle Endeavor. Having been lucky enough to see the Endeavor in person on its last flight over the Los Angeles area, I really wanted to see it close up and I was not disappointed. A must-see. Great gift shop too...check out the Space Shuttle earrings! read more

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Love the experience. It was truly amazing to learn so many facts and get up close to the shuttle. My daughters were truly amazed as was I. There is an adorable little gift shop so you can take home a souvenir from the outstanding experience. My daughter picked herself up a NASA t-shirt. She might as well since she's going to work for them one day. read more

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So cool to be so close to a shuttle that was actually in space!! Entrance is included for free in my ticket price (when I bought tickets to the King Tut exhibit). They were pretty lax on the day I went and didn't make me go to the exhibit at a certain time. read more

$2 to see a space shuttle in person! WHAT A DEAL! Knowing that my dad made parts for this space shuttle, made it a special experience for me. So you go buy your tickets for 2 bucks then get in line to be able to get in and take pictures of the shuttle. The best place to take it is in the right corner right when you walk-in. The space shuttle is gorgeous, the science nerd in me was in heaven when I went inside. There is also a great history of all the space shuttle launches on the side of the wall. A nice tribute to the Challenger and Columbia shuttles that had a unfortunate journey. It is a great place to go and good chance for you to take pictures up close and personal with the space shuttle. read more

Be sure to read the plaques on the walls!!! Make a donation, help keep museums open & at free to low cost!! Some weekends have astronauts for photos & autographs!! Plan ahead:) And see the Science Center: read more

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For a mere $2 per person, you can get into see The Endeavor. It's great to let young ones see and experience how large these ships are, and to see different points of history about our space journey. My son loved it. This was the first exhibit we went to in the California Science Center and we spent a good amount of time in it. read more

+ Can't beat $2 ticket prices + Informative exhibit I've been wanting to see the Endeavor ever since it "landed" at its final resting place a little while back. The $2 entrance fee at the Science Center was definitely worth it. Seeing it up close was a great experience and I recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it yet. The exhibit has a first part inside the Science Center where there are some informational setups/displays which is pretty cool too. read more

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Endeavour is absolutely impressive and massive. It's located inside the science center and you get free entrance with a show ticket. Otherwise, you can buy entrance for just the Endeavour. General admission for the center is free. If you're in the area or visiting from afar, I totally recommend at least stopping by to see it! You will want to bring your wide camera lens for this one. read more

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Today, I had the opportunity to attend an educators' workshop developed to provide teachers with information about the shuttle, along with hands-on lessons to foster learning. Prior to heading over to the Kressa Resource Learning Center and eventually working our way over to the Endeavour Exhibit, we viewed a movie entitled, Three Nights and Three Days. This movie chronicled the tedious, nail-biting moments that everyone experienced when they moved Endeavour from LAX to it's new, permanent home at the California Science Center. It really hit home and I was even more jazzed about finally seeing Endeavour for myself. Before you can even see Endeavour, you are inundated with new information in the form of movies, interactive displays, photographs with detailed information, and if you are lucky, guest speakers. Then, you are directed toward the big white building that houses one of America's greatest gifts! It is HUGE, which is expected. However, when you walk underneath it, you can see the beating that it took from the elements within our solar system. It's weathered in places but this shows you just how well the engineers at NASA worked together to build a spacecraft that could stand up to multiple forces. We were lucky enough to receive a special presentation form astronaut, Daniel Bursch today. He shared so much information about the challenges and rewards that they all experienced while spending six months about Endeavour. By the time that his presentation was over, I felt super prepared for my encounter with Endeavour. This was most personal to me because like many people in California, we all witnessed Endeavour's final flight as it was escorted over California's landmarks and NASA-related facilities. It flew over our Elementary School at least three times and it was a bit emotional to finally see it up close. I was a bit surprised to hear that they were actually going to place Endeavour at the California Science Center. I really thought that Seattle was going to get it. However, the fact that it is located in South Los Angeles which has its challenges makes me think that maybe this is where it belongs. It gives children in rough neighborhoods something to aspire to. They are exposed to so much technology and given the knowledge that will inspire them to branch out and enter the fields of science. Children in these neighborhoods need inspiration to reach their full potential. Hopefully, with the help of the California Science Center, more children will develop a respect and understanding of NASA's contributions. It was nice to see inner city children really showing a genuine interest not only in the Space Shuttle but also all aspects of science. It's such a shame that our nation's president made cuts to NASA's space exploration program. read more

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EPIC. Simply epic. I'm fortunate to have seen the Endeavour 3 times now. Once in Manhattan Beach during its flight around California, and twice in this temporary exhibit at the Science Center. It is simply magnificent to see this real spaceship up close and personal. This is not some replica or other artifact fenced off in a distance. Considering how easily accessible the California Science Center is from both a location and cost perspective, there's really no reason everyone in LA doesn't come visit it at least once. This is a real spaceship! No science fiction here! Wow... read more

Wow, wow, wow... this thing is so cool. LA is lucky to have the Space Shuttle Endevour on display. Combine that with the fact that it's free to the pubic and stored in an area that has a free science museum, too... and it's the perfect budget activity while you're in Southern California! I say 'free' but of course, you'll probably eat there and buy some souvenirs, if you have the dough. We actually dropped about $80 at the gift shop, which we normally wouldn't have done if we'd have had to pay admission. My son LOVES the space shuttle replica we bought him. It seems like that was the toy of the day though as almost every little kid had one. :-) We'll definitely go back again in a few years when my little guy gets old enough to appreciate it on a different level. See ya there! read more

Absolutely AMAZING! What a great sight to see and a great exhibit at the California Science Center. Definitely go if you have a chance. I had goosebumps when I entered the hangar. Brought the nephew here for last minute summer educational trip before school starts. I think I enjoyed it more than him. read more

OK so I LOVED seeing this big old thing in person and so mad I missed the flyover in L.A. (How the heck did I miss that?!? GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrr) It was awesome seeing this with 2 boys, they dug it too, its just so massive and I can't believe they got it way up there. (in space I mean) Incredible. I appreciated the surrounding mini exhibits showing the shuttle bathroom, the engine and some other components as well as a big giant timeline of all the shuttle missions and their histories. The only improvement I suggest, is allow visitors to see the inside of it. There are those big wheelie ladder things, but regular visitors can't go up there (I'd pay another 3 bucks to see that) I did not pay the 5.00 for the simulator because Yelp reviews said it was lame. The docents in this area are numerous, extremely knowledgeable and approachable, so if you have questions, don't be shy! read more

Worth paying 2 dollars and seeing it! You can't go inside the space shuttle. it is elevated high up, but it is definitely a sight to see! Be sure to check it out!! read more

What a great experience, I had no idea it is so big. Lol All kidding aside, my Godson was in town and we decided to go see the Endeavor, I'm sure glad we did. We went on a Sunday afternoon and found plenty of parking and even though it was busy, the buildings didn't feel crowded. A must see ! read more

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What an awesome sight to behold! I remember seeing this shuttle being brought to the museum and always wanted to check it out but never had the opportunity to do so. We got in for free so this was a bonus for us. This was amazing to see whether you are a fan of space or not. I think all types of people and ages should come to just explore and check out the shuttle. Who knew the bottom of the shuttle was made of pieces rather one whole unit. It's such a large spacecraft. You can take a picture once you enter(which has the best spot to take a full picture of the shuttle) and then you can walk up to it and underneath it to check out the the tiles. Of course one can't touch it but one can get pretty close to it. Staff here are nice and very helpful if you have questions or want to learn more about the shuttle. There's also a small shop next to the shuttle where you can buy adorable shuttle/Space themed souvenirs and items. What's great about this exhibition is that you can easily leave and go check out other things in the museum. All in one place. read more

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We've been here a couple times, and every time was as fun as the first. Really awesome to see the Endeavour in person and soak in the enormity of space travel! read more

Well, it was free and awesome. The rest of the museum was neat, but definitely geared more towards children. If you're in the area, I highly advise checking it out, as it's incredible to actually see The Endeavour in person. I'm not sure if it's a norm, but one of the tour guides is still an active engineer and gave a very interesting and detailed description of the engine (shown in my picture) and how they work. Apparently designing parts of a space shuttle's thruster makes you a know-it-all. But seriously, he was a really nice guy. Check this place out if you can. read more

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Part of the California science center located in exposition park near USC. There is an exhibit that shows some close up of the things astronauts use in space like food station and toilet. Good videos on how they got the space shuttle to its resting place. Shuttle hanger itself is just the full shuttle with exhibits about its missions and parts. Would have really been great to go inside the shuttle. But no, you can't. Volunteers there were a good help and had good info. Overall cool thing to see. read more

Five stars for the Space Shuttle. Zero stars for the government giving it to the glorified Chucky Cheese of a museum known as the California Science Center. read more

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Amazing exhibit! I first went here and saw the Space Shuttle Endeavour on a school field trip with our son. I chaperoned some kids from his class and I personally enjoyed it with them! It is free to enter the Science Center but it costs to see the Space Shuttle... which was well worth it!!! Came back with the rest of the family and our son was able to play tour guide for his sister and his dad. It was still awesome to see the space shuttle for the second time around. And I got to see and learn more on our visit as a family. We practically spent the whole day there when we took our daughter with us! She's the scientist in the family! I definitely recommend to spend the money to see the space shuttle... every penny spent is worth it! read more

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Pretty much one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Not much else to be said about something that has taken multiple tours into places where less than 1% of people would ever have the opportunity to go. I went with my brother, who is an aerospace engineer, who really explained to me all the nooks and crannies of space flights etc. It is really amazing to see and learn about all the intricacies of how the shuttle is built and how it generally works. Probably one of the best things to do in LA. It will only cost you 2 bucks as well (Minus parking which is 12). read more

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I had been looking forward to checking this out and we finally went online to get our tickets. The California Science Center is cool all on its own, but Endeavour is definitely the ultimate showcase piece. There are a few things to check out as you make your way to the shuttle its self. We did the simulator. It was cool, but skippable for me. If you are with kids it is probably a must. Once you are in the building with the shuttle you are in awe. Walking underneath it is a crazy feeling. The pieces set up around the perimeter of the building help explain the different components. I will definitely go back to check it out again. read more

This is a part of American history nobody should pass up! To be able to say you've stood UNDER the space shuttle is a dream come true. Soon they (the museum) will upright this ship, mate it with the solid rocket boosters and you'll never get the chance to be as close. Go see her now! read more

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The information and artifacts in the exhibit are AMAZING. I am only giving 3 stars because of the location of the shuttle.. but once the new area is built for Endeavor, I am sure it will be a solid 5 stars (the model of the new addition looks very nice!) Make sure you watch the video before you go in to see Endeavour.. I know it is tempting to skip it and get right in to see the space shuttle.. but it is really amazing to see Endeavour's journey through the streets of LA. read more

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Love it, I went here for my birthday. I got to see King Tut and this exhibit was so awesome too! read more

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Great 3D movie - the price is cheap is very cool! places to eat. arrive early, closes 5pm read more

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I remember watching a plane swoop around the city with this bad boy on its back. I was awestruck. For some reason I found that a tad cooler than seeing it in person. I had been building it up in my head for so long that I wasn't as star struck as I should have been. Don't get me wrong. This is awesome to behold in person. Not many get to do it. I just with the shuttle had been open so I could've glanced at the guts. Oh well. Maybe some other time. The exhibit is free to enter (though there is a donation box outside). I always thought you had to pay. Once you finish gawking you can buy some overpriced souvenirs. This place is a great accompaniment to a day at the Science Center. read more

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If you were born in the 70's and grew up with space shuttle launches, this will leave you in awe. Can't go inside it but you can walk under it and around it in air conditioned building. $12 to park but the shuttle and science center are free read more

There's a reason why the Endeavour has a solid 5 on Yelp. For two dollars a person, the amount of information you receive and what your eyes get to see is priceless. Located around the halls of the building is a timeline of many of the different satellites'/shuttles' journeys in space with NASA. Around below the Endeavour are multiple panels that you can read for information about the shuttle. Seeing the shuttle in real life isn't like photos. Being able to see the intricate details, the worn out tiles located around the Endeavour is unlike any other. A must visit if you're already at the California Science Center! read more

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Oohhh a real life space ship! This exhibit is at the science center. How cool. What a unique experience to see something like this up close. Great for photo ops! Cute little gift shop things inside the main room too if you want a souvenir. read more