People of all ages are encouraged to come out for a day of fun and festivity.
Columbia Memorial Space Center
12400 Columbia Way
Downey, California 90242
The Columbia Memorial Space Center welcomes young people to explore space science like they never have before. With hands-on robotics presentations and its very own Challenger Learning Center, the CMSC has become a staple institution in Downey, and the Los Angeles Area.
The Columbia Memorial Space Center is the
only space science learning center in the Los Angeles area dedicated to
hands-on robotics and boasts LA’s only Challenger Learning Center. We
are also dedicated to preserving the history of aerospace engineering in
Downey. During your visit, you will learn about Downey’s place in the
exploration of space flight, from the Apollo capsules to the Space
Shuttle Orbiters.
Our goal is to teach young people about
careers in space exploration and aviation. We focus on engineering,
technology and science. Our subjects include:
- Human and Robot Space Exploration
- The Principles of Flight and Aeronautics
- Current NASA Programs and Technology
- The Space Shuttle Columbia
- The Aerospace History of Downey
- Our Earth and Solar System
