Posts Tagged ‘space’
California Science Center, Los Angeles, California, US
If you can visit only one science center in California, we’d recommend this one for the sheer breadth of exhibits — and the fact that it’s free. [Read More]
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, California, United States
With beautiful grounds, a fascinating premise and free entry, the Griffith Observatory makes for a great science-based day out in Los Angeles. [Read More]
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, US
The work that goes on at the NASA/CalTech Jet Propulsion Laboratory isn’t just cool. It’s incredibly cool. [Read More]
NASA Exploration Center, Ames, California, United States
NASA’s Ames Research Center is home to plenty of cool technology and even a National Landmark — the enormous Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel. [Read More]
Mount Wilson Observatory, California, United States
Mount Wilson observatory was founded in 1904 and still remains at the forefront of astronomy in California today, over 100 years later. [Read More]
SEE Science Center, Manchester, NH, United States
The SEE Science Center is a great day out for scientific minds, but it’s got something most other centers can’t boast — the largest permanent LEGO® installation at minifigure scale in the world. [Read More]
Space and Missile Heritage Center, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
Vandenberg Air Force Base is one of the US’ key spaceports and is responsible for launching both commercial and military satellites into orbit. [Read More]
San Jose Astronomical Association, California, United States
The San Jose Astronomical Association hosts regular lectures and star parties, which are just about, well, awesome. [Read More]
Chabot Space and Science Center, California, United States
The Chabot Space and Science Center has an outreach schedule that we struggled to get our head round — as a community attraction, it’s undoubtedly one of the most impressive we’ve ever seen. [Read More]
Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum, New York, United States
Centered on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space museum is a floating treasure trove of exhibits for aviation enthusiasts. [Read More]
