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Discovery Science Center


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Santa Ana
Traveller Description:
Imaginations twist and fly through more than 100 hands-on exhibits at Discovery Science Center. Play Virtual Volleyball, lie on a Bed of Nails, feel...... more » Imaginations twist and fly through more than 100 hands-on exhibits at Discovery Science Center. Play Virtual Volleyball, lie on a Bed of Nails, feel an earthquake in the Shake Shack, explore Dino Quest and check out the Science of Hockey, our newest permanent exhibit sponsored by the Anaheim Ducks and NHL! Annual Spooky Science, BubbleFest, and Science of Gingerbread events spark children’s natural curiosity! « less
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Attraction type: Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Address: 2500 North Main St Santa Ana, CA 92705
Tel: 714-542-2823
Fax: 714-542-2828

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5 of 5 stars
Santa Ana
16 Oct 2009

Our kids had a great time. So many things for them to see and you feel like you can let them have some freedon and run around without have to watch them the whole time. more

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5 of 5 stars
Northern Cal
24 Mar 2009

A perfect spot for a day when the weather isn't cooperating. Just down the street from some good family restaurants and a mall. The science center had enough things to entertain young kids for hours. Would definitely recommend to others. more

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4 of 5 stars
California
12 Oct 2007
2
people found this review helpful

I never would have thought that this science center existed in Orange County. My wife and I were very suprised on how great the place was. Lots of things both children and adults. My kids had a blast going through the different exhibits. If I recall correctly, admission prise was pretty reasonable. It probably takes about and a hour and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Simi Valley, CA
8 Oct 2007
1
person found this review helpful

We took our six year old son here last weekend and it impressed us as the best kids science museum we've visited (and we've visited a number of them!). The exhibits were fun and interactive and my son had a great time experimenting as did my 44 year old chemical engineer husband! I highly recommed this museum. more

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5 of 5 stars
San Marcos, CA
21 May 2007
5
people found this review helpful

I just took my two young kids here (4 and 1) over the weekend and was happily surprised as to the activities that were available. The place is a lot larger than I expected with so many hands on things to do. There is a Sesame Street area that talks about the body, from washing your hands to internal body... more

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Discovery Science Center Address

2500 North Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Tel: 714-542-2823 Fax: 714-542-2828