Space Shuttle Endeavour's new LA home unveiled ahead of public opening

Key Points:

• The California Science Center is set to open the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on November 13, 2026, a 200,000-square-foot expansion featuring the Space Shuttle Endeavour in a vertical launch configuration alongside authentic flight hardware.
• The new center nearly doubles the museum's exhibit space and includes 100 artifacts and hands-on exhibits focused on science, technology, and engineering to inspire future generations of scientists and engineers.
• The facility was specially constructed around the Endeavour shuttle, with unique engineering to accommodate the shuttle's vertical display, including a steel diagrid roof built after mating the shuttle to its stack.
• The center houses three multi-level galleries and offers rare interactive experiences, including rockets, aircraft, and a two-story slide, providing visitors a unique opportunity to see a complete space shuttle system ready for launch.
• While general admission to the California Science Center remains free, reservations for the new air and space center are highly recommended due to expected demand, with a $4 reservation fee waived for members.