Particle.news
Download on the App Store

First Artifacts Installed as California Science Center’s Air and Space Center Takes Shape

Museum leaders say construction is nearly finished with an opening date to be announced next year.

Overview

  • The initial installations in the Kent Kresa Space Gallery include a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle, a flown solid rocket booster segment slated for a walk-through exhibit, and a Space Shuttle Main Engine.
  • Officials say artifact and exhibit build-outs will continue for many months following the near-completion of the new facility in Exposition Park.
  • Fundraising has reached $380 million toward the $450 million EndeavourLA goal, leaving roughly $70 million still to be raised.
  • Endeavour is already displayed in a 180-foot vertical “ready-to-launch” configuration, creating a one-of-a-kind authentic shuttle stack.
  • The expansion will present 100 artifacts integrated with 100 interactive exhibits across three galleries, and general admission will be free.