The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is the third and final phase of the California Science Center's three-decade master plan in Los Angeles's Exposition Park, at 700 Exposition Park Drive, set to finish in November 2026.
Designed by ZGF Architects with Arup as engineer and MATT Construction as general contractor, the roughly 200,000-square-foot expansion nearly doubles the Science Center's exhibit space. Its centerpiece, the Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery, rises nearly 200 feet in a sculpted metal cone to hold Space Shuttle Endeavour in its 20-story vertical launch configuration, mated to an external tank and twin solid rocket boosters, the only place in the world to see a complete, authentic space shuttle system. Visitors can ride a 140-foot gantry-style elevator alongside the stack and drop 45 feet down a 115-foot shuttle descent slide. Two more multi-level galleries, the Korean Air Aviation Gallery and the Kent Kresa Space Gallery, hold about 100 artifacts and 100 new hands-on exhibits. The project carries a $450 million campaign budget, and general admission remains free with timed reservations.
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Where is Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center located?
Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is located in Los Angeles.
When will Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center open?
Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is opening soon, with completion expected on November 13, 2026.
Who is developing Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center?
California Science Center is the developer behind Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
Who designed Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center?
Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center was designed by ZGF Architects.
Who is building Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center?
Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is being built by MATT Construction.