DISCOVERY CUBE ORANGE COUNTY
2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 DIRECTIONS
Since 1998
Here’s The Deal:
Discovery Cube Orange County is a non-profit organization. For over 35 years, it encourages and teaches young minds by engaging scientific-based programs and exhibitions to positively impact their communities. You can take on the eco-challenge and experience a green superhero, experience the strength of a real "launch" rocket engine. Visitors can discover the inner workings of a tall two-story dinosaur. Rotating exhibits and annual festivals like Spooky Science and Gingerbread Science ensure there's still something new to explore throughout the year. Their education activities prioritize the four main programs that support their mission, including STEM skills, early literacy, healthy living, and environmental management. Discovery Cube offers free museum general admission to 3 campuses. Members can get more discounts.
SPECIALTY:
Historical Building, School, Experiential, Aviation, Field Trips to the Cube, Environmental Stewardship, Group Visits, Museum Store, Campus, Exhibitions, Birthday Parties, Comprehensive Tour, Collections, Educational, Displays & After School Workshops
Price: General Admission:
Adult(ages 15+ Save $4 Online): $15.95
Child(ages 3-14 Save $1.00 Online): $13.95
Senior(ages 62+ Save $1 Online): $15.95
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BOWERS MUSEUM
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 DIRECTIONS
Since 1936
Here’s The Deal:
Bowers Museum is one of the leading and the largest museums in Southern California Orange County. It fosters an understanding of humans through art. Its state-of-the-art facilities allow the Bowers to showcase world-class exhibits from the world's most excellent museums. The Bowers Museum reaches a broad and diverse audience with various innovative programs and affiliate groups through its many special interests. Its permanent collection includes more than 100,000 objects. They aim to collaborate with talented students from their surrounding colleges and universities to provide their learning experience with invaluable hands-on complements. It gives students unique opportunities to connect with cultural arts from around the globe. Students enjoy an interactive, guided docent, or self-guided tour. Bowers Museum offers free for children age under 12.
SPECIALTY:
Birthday Parties, Permanent Collections, Special Events, Kidseum, Exhibitions, Symposia, Music Performances, Festivals, Films, After Hours Programming, Family Programs, Lectures, Catering, Audio Tours, Educational, School Tour, Dining, Tangata Restaurant, Talks, Facility Rentals, Workshops, Film Series & Bowers Meditations
Price: General Admission:
Weekdays:
Adults: $13
Seniors (Age 62+): $10
Students (12+): $10
Weekdays:
Adults: $13
Seniors (Age 62+): $10
Students (12+): $10
Weekends:
Adults: $15
Seniors (Age 62+): $12
Students (12+): $10
Discount: $5 off one (1) Adult Admission Ticket - 10% off purchases at the Bowers Gallery Store for members
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SANTA ANA ZOO
1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701 DIRECTIONS
Since 1952
Here’s The Deal:
Santa Ana Zoo is home to over 80 animal species, including the world's smallest monkeys. The zoo is one of the jewels of the city. It is the perfect place to play, a place for learning, and a place to spend time with relatives. Children and adults can spend time learning about animals, plants, and the environment when visiting the zoo. The zoo features a rainforest exhibit, some rare and endangered species, a walk-through aviary, a train ride, an interactive amphitheatre and classrooms, and more. Santa Ana Zoo is an enjoyable environment for children of all ages and is a perfect educational facility to study primate behaviour. Every visitor to the zoo will be immersed in the landscape and surrounded by native plants, herbs, and water. Birthday parties and special activities are available at rental locations. Santa Ana Zoo affords free admission for FOSAZ members, children (under age 3), and parking.
SPECIALTY:
Camp Menehune, Self-Guided Visits, Volunteer Opportunities, Brick Program, Conservation, Conservation at the Zoo, Interactive Web Lessons, Zoofari, Nature and Parks, Education, New/Upcoming Exhibits, Teacher Resources, Outdoor Activities, Birthdays Parties, Outreach Programs, Gift Shops & School Field Trips
Price: Admission:
Adults (age 13+): $12
Seniors (age 60+) & Children (age 3-12): $9