The building features a prominent, large-scale cube structure that serves as a solar-powered icon for the facility.
The facility is designed as a net-zero impact center, utilizing advanced water-saving and energy-efficient systems.
The museum includes a permanent exhibit dedicated to the science of hockey, developed in partnership with the Los Angeles Kings.
Interactive displays demonstrate the mechanics of the Southern California water cycle, including local aquifer management.
The museum's structure was specifically built to integrate with the surrounding recreational ecosystem of the Hansen Dam parklands.
Discovery Cube Los Angeles is a children's science museum located in the Hansen Dam Recreation Area that emphasizes STEM education through interactive, hands-on exhibits. The facility is housed in a sustainable building designed to achieve LEED Gold certification. Key educational themes include planetary science, water conservation, environmental stewardship, and physics. Permanent installations focus on the science of hockey, waste management, and sustainable living practices. The museum serves as a regional hub for educational field trips and community-focused scientific programming. It features a unique 'planetary research station' exhibit that allows visitors to explore climate change and earth science data.
In front of the iconic large, tilted solar-cube structure near the main entrance.
Download the museum's digital map or activity guide before arrival to prioritize high-traffic interactive stations.
Check the online events calendar specifically for rotating guest workshops that occur during weekends.
Visit during the early afternoon on weekdays to minimize wait times for popular hands-on exhibits.
Avoid arriving during peak school field trip hours if seeking a quiet experience; check for group booking alerts on the website.
Open daily, but occasionally closes for private events or major holidays; check the website calendar for specific closures.
Closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety during active play; parental supervision is required for all exhibit interaction.
