GAME ON! Science, Sports & Play

GAME ON! Science, Sports & Play

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World Premiere May 15, 2025

Get in the game! Jump into the action at the California Science Center's new original exhibition GAME ON! Science, Sports & Play – a cutting-edge, 17,000 sq. ft. exhibition celebrating the transformative power of play and the joy of the human body in motion. Whether you're trying a fun new activity or fine-tuning your skills, explore the science behind an exciting lineup of sports and learn how it can level up your game. Guests of all ages and abilities are invited to swing, leap, kick and climb your way through an array of interactive challenges.

Here's just a glimpse of what's in store:

  • Test your swing against a simulated pitch at speeds up to 60 mph
  • Improve your soccer form through high-tech kicking drills
  • Dive into a virtual pool and swim alongside an elite Para athlete
  • Sharpen your focus with mind-body exercises integrating visual perception and controlled breathing
  • Fuel your body with expert health and nutrition insights

Coached by a team of inspiring Los Angeles-based mentor athletes, you'll discover the powerful connection between science, sports and play. Learn how science empowers athletes at all levels to maximize their performance, prioritize wellness, and stay safer through hands-on exhibits in baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, dance, yoga, snowboarding, climbing and more. Extending beyond the field of play, young people will be introduced to diverse careers in sports.

Are you ready to get in the game? Don't miss the world premiere of GAME ON!

Planning a group visit? All groups of 15 or more guests require timed reservations for both GAME ON! and the California Science Center. Please call (213) 744-2019 to book your group visit.

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Step up to the plate for the California Science Center’s all-star 26th Annual Discovery Ball on Saturday, April 26, and enjoy an exclusive preview of the exhibition.

Proceeds from the Discovery Ball help sustain the educational exhibits, programs and operations that make the Science Center a world-class destination for science learning, with FREE general admission that allows us to serve a diverse audience of children, families, students and educators. Learn more about this extraordinary evening of celebration.

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Side by side logos for the Walter Family Foundation, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, and LA84 Foundation
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GAME ON! was designed by the California Science Center with the active collaboration and generous support of the Walter Family Foundation, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and LA84 Foundation.