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It’s finally here! San Fernando Valley welcomes the new Discovery Cube Los Angeles (DCLA) where the former Children’s Museum of Los Angeles was located. Modeled after it’s sister campus – Discovery Cube Orange County (DCOC) in Santa Ana, Discovery Cube LA offers 71,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on learning experiences for young science enthusiasts, and encourages early learning.
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Discovery Cube LA has both permanent and traveling exhibits like stepping into a simulated helicopter, touring California’s natural resources, and a scavenger hunt in a grocery store to only name a few. All of the exhibits are designed to encourage Early Learning and introduce Environmental Stewardship (conserve natural resources and waste reduction), Healthy Living, and STEM Proficiency.
- Science of Hockey – DSF designers worked closely with LA Kings representatives and BaAM Productions to create an exhibit that is as interactive, compelling and realistic as possible.
- Helicopter Tour – Get a bird’s eye view of California’s natural resources.
- Discovery Market – Understand packaging labels, nutrition facts, and make healthy choices.
- Discovery Stage – Watch live, hands-on science demonstrations led by Discovery Cube staff.
- Making the Grade Gallery – A gallery that bring lessons to life through hands-on exhibits that help students understand the concepts being taught in their classrooms.
- Race to Zero Waste – A game that challenges participants to sort trash and divert materials from landfills before it’s too late.
- Aquavator – A special elevator that descends deep below the earth’s surface to offer firsthand insights on the importance of saving water and protecting the fragile aquifer from pollutants.
- Inspector Training Course – Master the skills of a home inspector by using a touch screen tablet and learning how to make resource-efficient and sustainable choices for the house.
- Park Science – Learn about the Hansen Dam area, take hikes, canoe down the L.A. River, and rock climb to learn the importance of exercise.
- School Readiness Gallery – Designed to helping parents and guardians employ techniques needed to teach children ages 5 and younger how to read, understand the concept of numbers, interpret complex language and prepare to succeed in school.
- 70-Seat 4D Theater – Hosts ongoing program of films and live presentations, many produced specifically for Los Angeles and all available to teachers for in-classroom presentation.
- Bean Sprouts Café – A kid-friendly café and cooking school specializing in healthy foods for visitors of all ages, supplements its regular menu with vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, casein-free, nut-free and egg-free options.
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Discovery Cube LA
11800 Foothill Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
(818) 686-CUBE (2823)
Grand Opening Promotion
In celebration of the grand opening of our Discovery Cube LA location, admission tickets are discounted to $10 per person. Offer valid now through June 30, 2015. (Regular price $16.95 adults, $12.95 children & seniors).
Teacher Appreciation Month!
Special offer to teachers from December 1, 2014 to January 4, 2015: Teachers will receive free admission, as well as $10 admission tickets for their guests. Please note that valid credentials (ID/badge or pay stub and valid ID) are required to verify current teacher status. Identification must have current year listed.
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US Residents Only. No purchase necessary to enter. All fans have an equal chance to win, however, you must enter to win. A winner will be randomly selected via RaffleCopter and notified via email. No cash value. Winner will have 72 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected the same way. Several different ways to earn entries (some can be done daily). Not liable for unclaimed prizes or fulfillment. Good luck!