Things to Do in Exposition Park

Space Shuttle Endeavour is here. Free. Combine with Natural History Museum and Rose Garden next door.

Free general admission -- walk in and see the actual Space Shuttle Endeavour, ecosystems hall, and creative world gallery. IMAX and special exhibitions cost extra ($5-$20). Right next to the Natural History Museum and Rose Garden -- easy to fill a whole free day. No reservation needed.

700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037 · Daily 10am–5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. · indoor · Ages 0+

Free for LA County residents weekdays 3-5pm. Dinosaur hall, gem vault, nature gardens.

Dinosaur hall, gem vault, nature gardens, rotating exhibitions spanning 4.5 billion years. Discovery Center lets kids get their hands on things. LA County residents: free admission weekdays 3-5pm. Right next to the California Science Center -- do both.

900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 · Daily 9:30am–5pm. Closed first Tue of each month & major holidays. · Ages 0+

15,000 rose bushes. Free. Between the Science Center and Natural History Museum.

Seven acres, 15,000+ rose bushes, 190 varieties -- all free. Sits between the California Science Center and Natural History Museum, so it's an easy pitstop. Kids run the paths. Peak bloom April-May. Closed Jan 1 through March 15 for maintenance.

701 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037 · Daily 8:30am–dusk. Closed Jan 1–Mar 15. · (213) 763-0114 · outdoor · Ages 0+