Columbia Memorial Space Center

Columbia Memorial Space Center

Serving as NASA’s official living tribute to the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia, the Columbia Memorial Space Center is located where the Apollo and Space Shuttle spacecraft were designed and built. The Space Center aims to be the most accessible STEM experience in Southern California. While acknowledging the rich aerospace history of the area, the Space Center focuses on the future, working to be the hub of innovative STEM learning throughout the Southern California region by reaching out to all of its communities with activities centered on critical thinking, creativity, technology and science.

Location

12400 Columbia Way,
Downey, CA 90242

Contact

(562) 231-1200
Website

Opening Hours

10 am–5 pm

Open Days

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Region

South LA

Type

Science and Nature, Historical Sites

Features

Admission discounts, Accessible by public transit, Family-friendly, Great for kids, Indoor, Outdoor, Parking: Electric car station, Parking: Free, Parking: On-site, Parking: Street, Public WiFi available

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