Photo of Discovery Cube in California
Museums

Discovery Cube

πŸ“ Santa Ana, CA

β˜…4.4(4,047 Google reviews)πŸ’°$πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Interactive science museum with engaging exhibits like Dino Quest, space adventures, and hands-on learning stations. Popular with families for educational fun, though can get crowded during school field trips.

βœ“ Educational and funβœ“ Great for ages 3-7βœ“ Interactive exhibitsβœ“ Good food available
β€œ
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Ilaria Baldo

Discovery Cube is a very nice, well-designed museum focused on hands-on learning and discovery for kids of all ages. It’s engaging, interactive, and honestly enjoyable even for adults, not just children. The exhibits are playful but educational, and everything is set up to spark curiosity rather than just entertain. We especially loved the space-related exhibition on the solar system β€” really well done, visually appealing, and easy to understand for both kids and grown-ups. A great place to spend a few hours as a family, combining fun and learning in a smart way. Highly recommended.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Perfect for families with kids aged 3-7 seeking an educational adventure that combines learning with hands-on fun. Plan for 2-4 hours and expect crowds, especially on weekends and during school field trip times. The space and dinosaur exhibits are particular highlights that engage both kids and adults.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Parking costs $10 - factor this into your budget
⏰Buy tickets online or at venue - both options available
🎟️Avoid busy periods if crowds bother you - field trips can make it overwhelming
πŸš—Plan 2-4 hours for the full experience across both floors

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

View all reviews β†’
4.4
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

4,047 Google reviews

Highly educational and interactive100%
Engaging for multiple hours80%
Can get crowded/overwhelming40%
Good for wide age range60%
Special seasonal activities20%
I

Ilaria Baldo

a month ago

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œDiscovery Cube is a very nice, well-designed museum focused on hands-on learning and discovery for kids of all ages. It’s engaging, interactive, and honestly enjoyable even for adults, not just children. The exhibits are playful but educational, and everything is set up to spark curiosity rather than just entertain. We especially loved the space-related exhibition on the solar system β€” really well done, visually appealing, and easy to understand for both kids and grown-ups. A great place to spend a few hours as a family, combining fun and learning in a smart way. Highly recommended.”

J

Julie Doan

3 months ago

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œWe came here with my nieces on a rainy day on Christmas Eve. It was very busy. However, my nieces loved it. They had so much fun, and they were entertained for hours (~4 hours). They had a take a photo with a real Santa, they had a gingerbread activities area, and gingerbread houses on display. There are 2 floors full of interactive and educational games and activities. There's a build-your-car section that seems really popular. There's a place inside where you can buy food to eat, the food was actually pretty good for a play/entertainment place. I would definitely come back.”

J

Jessie

a month ago

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œAmazing museum. Highly recommend. My 6 year old loved it. Great educational experience for the whole family. There were times when we were a bit uncomfortable and overwhelmed with the amount of kids there on field trips. But overall great experience.”

N

Natasha Guzman

5 months ago

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œWe had a great time running around! Definitely recommend for ages 3-7. We had a good 2 hours of activities and fun in all the different sections of the cube! My favorite was the dinosaur section. You can go on missions and scavenger hunts!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Discovery Cube Santa Ana features interactive science exhibits including Dino Quest, Artemis Adventures space exploration, Discovery Cube Sea Lab, The Raceway, and Rainforest Adventure. The museum offers hands-on learning experiences, birthday parties, summer camps, and special events like Bubblefest, with an on-site cafe and sensory-friendly morning sessions.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

πŸ“ Other Museums in Santa Ana

View all β†’

πŸ“ Similar Activities Nearby

View more in California β†’