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California Science Center Unveils $450M Air and Space Center

4/16/2026

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Construction is complete on the $450 million Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at the California Science Center, adding 200,000 square feet and doubling exhibit space.
The center will house Space Shuttle Endeavour in a vertical display.
The center presents 100 artifacts across three galleries focused on flight, aviation history, and space science, designed by ZGF Architects to rise 200 feet with a column-free interior.

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Story summary

Construction is complete on the $450 million Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at the California Science Center, adding 200,000 square feet and doubling exhibit space.
The center will house Space Shuttle Endeavour in a vertical display.
The center presents 100 artifacts across three galleries focused on flight, aviation history, and space science, designed by ZGF Architects to rise 200 feet with a column-free interior.