Fire! Science & Safety

The Fire! Science & Safety exhibition invites you to explore Casa Del Fuego, Apartment 911 as a fire danger detective, seeking out fire and burn hazards so you can help make families, pets and homes safer. Hands-on interactives give you a chance to explore the science of fire—safely—by creating “fire” out of different ingredients in our firepit, practice fire-fighting skills with a fire extinguisher, and figure out which appliances might blow a circuit if you use them together.

Explore below to discover some of the experiences you can have in this totally hot permanent exhibition. Admission is free!

Exhibits

Young girl shows excitement as she plays with a touchscreen

Fire triangle firepit

Experiment with fire—safely—to learn the science behind it. Discover which fuels and heat sources combine to make fire, and then learn how to put different types of fires out.

Electrical safety

Find out how to use electricity safely in exhibits like this circuit game, which invites you to discover how much you can plug in before blowing a circuit!

A family peers into a fiery-looking space behind a door in the Fire! Science & Safety exhibition.

Fire escape planning

Learn how to escape a home safely in case of fire, and get inspired to create an escape plan for your own family.

A dad and daughter work together at an interactive kitchen stove exhibit.

Kitchen safety

Explore an interactive kitchen, where you can uncover tips for cooking safely with your stove, microwave and oven.

An adult and child read a lit graphic in a kitchen sink.

Burn prevention

Skip the scalds by learning how to prevent burns from hot water in the kitchen and bathroom.

A child and adult work together to put out a fire in the fire extinguisher exhibit.

Extinguish a fire

Practice putting out a fire so you'll be ready in an emergency! When using an extinguisher, don't forget to PASS! Pull the pin. Aim at the base of the fire. Squeeze the handle. Sweep the spray back and forth.

A family interacts with a large wildfire mural.

Wildfire preparedness

Wildfires are becoming more frequent—and more intense—in California. Find out why—and prepare your home and family in case one ignites near you.

Fire triangle firepit

Experiment with fire—safely—to learn the science behind it. Discover which fuels and heat sources combine to make fire, and then learn how to put different types of fires out.

Electrical safety

Find out how to use electricity safely in exhibits like this circuit game, which invites you to discover how much you can plug in before blowing a circuit!

Fire escape planning

Learn how to escape a home safely in case of fire, and get inspired to create an escape plan for your own family.

Kitchen safety

Explore an interactive kitchen, where you can uncover tips for cooking safely with your stove, microwave and oven.

Burn prevention

Skip the scalds by learning how to prevent burns from hot water in the kitchen and bathroom.

Extinguish a fire

Wildfire preparedness

Wildfires are becoming more frequent—and more intense—in California. Find out why—and prepare your home and family in case one ignites near you.

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Science LIVE!

Our Educators will be conducting live demos and guided exhibit explorations in the Fire! Science & Safety exhibition. Learn how to create a fire escape plan while experiencing exciting smoke, video and lighting effects designed to suggest a real fire. Also, participate in fire danger scavenger hunts throughout the exhibition.

A Science Center educator does a demonstration with fire.

Educators host live demos in the exhibition.

A family sits around a coffee table with a realistic-looking fire on the wall near them.

Exciting effects in a fire escape plan demonstration help guests learn about fire safety.

Educators host live demos in the exhibition.

Exciting effects in a fire escape plan demonstration help guests learn about fire safety.

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This exhibition was developed in partnership with the Children's Burn Foundation. Children's Burn Foundation is the only organization that heals child burn survivors and their families through comprehensive physical, financial and emotional care, while educating communities in California and across the globe on how to prevent and treat burns.