





Children's Museums
Discovery Cube
📍 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Discovery Cube
Rotating displays & interactive exhibits. Educational museum with a focus on kids offers over 100 hands-on exhibits, plus special programs. Discovery Cube operates two dynamic campuses in Orange County (Santa Ana) and Los Angeles, offering consistent educational programming across both locations. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,079 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Best For
- All ages, kids and families
- Locations
- Orange County (Santa Ana) and Los Angeles (Sylmar)
- Highlights
- Hundreds of hands-on STEM exhibits, summer camps, birthday parties, sleepovers
- Hours
- Daily 10am-5pm
💡 Did You Know?
- Discovery Cube operates two dynamic campuses in Orange County (Santa Ana) and Los Angeles, offering consistent educational programming across both locations
- The museum features over 100 hands-on interactive exhibits spanning STEM learning, with popular attractions including a dinosaur dig area, recycling game, hockey exhibit, and stingray touch tank in the Sea Lab
- Discovery Cube offers specialized programming including Sensory Friendly Mornings at both locations, catering to visitors with sensory sensitivities
- The venue hosts unique adult programming including a 21+ 'Night Out at the Cube' event, expanding beyond traditional family-only science center experiences
- Discovery Cube maintains an active community engagement program including monthly Cubebotics Club STEM sessions, field trip programs, and sleepover experiences
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for 3-5 hours to experience all exhibits comfortably. Visitors consistently report spending 4-5 hours exploring both floors of interactive stations, from the dinosaur section to the recycling games and build-your-car area.
- Arrive on weekday mornings or avoid school holidays/weekends to skip overwhelming crowds. Reviews mention discomfort with large field trip groups on busy days, but those visiting during school hours had easy access to all exhibits.
- Budget $10 for parking and consider the overflow lot across the street during peak times. Multiple visitors noted parking can be tight, but overflow areas are available.
- Take advantage of Sensory Friendly Mornings if your family benefits from quieter environments. This special program is specifically offered at both OC and LA locations for a more comfortable experience.
- Start with the dinosaur exhibit or build-your-car section—these are consistently mentioned as visitor favorites and great for engaging kids ages 3-9 early before fatigue sets in.
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