In addition to our hands-on exhibits, the Science Center offers several attractions to optimize your visit! Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office or with cash at the attractions.
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High Wire Bicycle
Location: 3rd Floor, Mark Taper Foundation Sky Court
$3.00Defy the laws of gravity! Ride a bicycle across the one-inch cable 43 feet above the ground, and experience a thrilling lesson in physics. The force of gravity on the attached counterweight offsets your weight so you don't fall, demonstrating the law of "center of gravity."
Special Note: Riders must wear fully enclosed shoes secured by laces or straps. Dresses or skirts are not recommended. Minimum height: 4'4"; Maximum weight: 200lbs. Operating Hours: 10:00am to 4:30pm daily. *Line closes at 4:15pm.
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Motion-Based Simulator
Locations: 2nd Floor, near entrance to Creative World
$5.00Our multisensory motion-based simulators make you part of the action. These involved learning experiences have themes from the Air and Space Gallery and a variety of interesting science topics. Groups, families and individuals are welcome on the simulator, and rides start every few minutes. (Tickets are available for purchase at the Box Office and at the ride. Riders should be in good physical health and not suffer from dizziness or claustrophobia.)
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Ecology Cliff Climb
Location: 2nd Floor, near entrance to Ecosystems
$4.00Scale a sheer rock wall when you buckle in and ascend the Cliff Climb, the new 23-foot high rock-climbing wall at the Science Center. An auto-belay (no drop) system keeps climbers safe during this challenging, gripping climb to the top.
Special Note: Climbers must wear fully enclosed shoes secured by laces or straps; Dresses or skirts are not recommended. Minimum Age: 5 Years Old, Minimum height: 3'2"; Maximum weight: 200lbs. Operating Hours: 10:00am to 4:30pm daily. *Line closes at 4:15pm.
