From lovable companions to loyal protectors, dogs live and work alongside us. They can rescue us from peril, sniff out danger, or provide help to people in need. Through engaging and fun hands-on exhibits, explore the science behind the bond between humans and dogs. And don't miss the live demonstrations of working dogs in action!

Come see the exciting plans that are underway for the next giant leap into space: landing humans on Mars. Journey to Space 3D will take audiences on a behind the scenes tour of the international effort to prepare and send astronauts to Mars within the next 20 years. The film is also an inspiring reflection on the remarkable achievements of NASA’s Space Shuttle program, including the assembly and launch of the International Space Station and the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope. Missions like these have taught us how to live, build, and conduct science in space and helped to build the foundation for future space exploration.

Through images captured by Gil Garcetti, peer behind the scenes to see how a talented team prepares precious antiquities for touring.

A naturalist in rural New Hampshire becomes the unlikely key to solving one of the most pressing issues in conservation— saving the Giant Panda. See it in IMAX with Laser at the California Science Center!

IMAX® with Laser is here at the California Science Center!

Transport yourself to awesome new worlds and engage your senses in endless colors and soul-stirring sounds! Experience the sharpest, brightest, clearest, and most vivid digital images ever produced. With Laser projection, audiences will experience colors that exist in the real world, but could never before be shown onscreen. Coupled with IMAX's next-generation 12 channel surround sound system, IMAX with laser will draw you into the action like never before. It is more than a technological evolution—it’s a re-imagination of the movie theatre experience.