1 / 2Columbia Memorial Space Center
📍 Downey, CA
Interactive space museum dedicated to the Columbia shuttle crew, featuring robotics programming, flight simulators, and STEM workshops. Guided tours, science camps, and astronomy nights available. Best for kids under 11. Compact and content-rich.
Hello everyone. Welcome to the Columbia Memorial Space Center. This is a wonderful place for hand's on learning. Columbia Memorial Space Center offer's scienc technology and engineering. Getting to learn the earth and astronomy. There is a robotics lab where you can learn about programming. Discover flight and aeronautics. Learn about NASA and commercial space programs. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The admission fee is inexpensive and offers a discount to AAA, membership holders. This is a great environment for kids to learn and explore. There are many activities to keep you entertained. Thank you for reading my review. Please follow me on Google maps and check out the places I visit.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids aged 5–11 who are curious about space and technology. The robotics lab is a particular hit with school-age children new to programming. Staff are consistently described as friendly and informative.
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Juan Rodriguez (JohnnyMan)
3 years ago
“Hello everyone. Welcome to the Columbia Memorial Space Center. This is a wonderful place for hand's on learning. Columbia Memorial Space Center offer's scienc technology and engineering. Getting to learn the earth and astronomy. There is a robotics lab where you can learn about programming. Discover flight and aeronautics. Learn about NASA and commercial space programs. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The admission fee is inexpensive and offers a discount to AAA, membership holders. This is a great environment for kids to learn and explore. There are many activities to keep you entertained. Thank you for reading my review. Please follow me on Google maps and check out the places I visit.”
Ismael Santiago
8 months ago
“Here is my experience with this tiny but great interactive museum. Call ahead to make sure there isn't an event that you will not be able to access the museum. It is really for kids. The staff were friendly and informative. The robotics lab was a great introduction to programming and robotics for younger kids (less than 10 or 11). Though this museum is small, it is a great way to spend a few hours. I recommend spending time with the exhibits and making sure your little ones learn something.”
John Louie
2 years ago
“How did I not know about this place? Dedicated to the memory of the astronauts who perished when Space Shuttle Columbia broke up during re-entry. It is centered around science education, and hosts school visits from around the region. Not large, not glitzy, but with several really great hands-on exhibits. I could spend all day at the shuttle landing simulator, trying not to bury the spacecraft in Rodgers Dry Lake. Admission is only $5!”
p86111
7 months ago
“Its not big, but a lot of cool contents inside Def worth it if u bring a kid Even myself enjoy it And staff very friendly”
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Overview
Columbia Memorial Space Center honors the Columbia shuttle crew through hands-on STEM exhibits including a robotics lab, flight simulators, and space exploration displays. School field trips, science camps, and astronomy nights run throughout the year. A theater room and outdoor amphitheater support educational programming and events. The facility is compact — plan for a focused 2–3 hour visit rather than a full day.
