Discovery Science Center Tickets: Exhibits and Visit Planning

Discovery Cube is a science center built around interactive exhibits and activities. Its featured options include Artemis Adventures, where you navigate a remote-controlled rover across a simulated lunar surface, and The Raceway, where you build and race cars. Dino Quest and Scooby-Doo! Mansion Mayhem are listed as included with general admission or a valid membership.

Most exhibits and events are included with admission, though some seasonal specials require an additional ticket. Strollers are welcome inside. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18.

For a break, the on-site Lunch Lab sells meals and beverages, and the science store has grab-and-go snacks. Outside food and beverages aren’t allowed, but you may bring bottled water. Service animals that meet the ADA definition are welcome; pets and emotional-support animals aren’t permitted inside.

Buy Discovery Science Center tickets online or at the on-site ticket booth, and check the official site before you go for current prices and visit details.

General-admission prices vary by day. Listed starting prices are $23 for children age 14 and under, $26 for adults age 15 and over, and $23 for seniors age 62 and over. The museum says its online checkout provides the most up-to-date prices.

When you buy online, you must select a visit date, and the ticket is valid only for that date. Online tickets are non-refundable. To request a date change, contact the museum at least 24 hours before your visit or go to the on-site ticket booth on the visit day; some changes may have an additional fee.

Most general-admission activities are covered by admission, but some seasonal specials cost extra. Review what’s included for your chosen date before completing checkout.

Discovery Cube Orange County is at 2500 N Main Street in Santa Ana, and on-site all-day parking costs $10.

You can purchase a $10 daily parking permit online or on-site. Parking is first-come, first-served, and buying a permit doesn’t guarantee a space, so allow for that possibility when planning your arrival.

For a wider Orange itinerary, a walk around Old Towne Orange is another option to plan.

Discovery Cube is about a 12-minute drive from Villa Park Motel, so it can fit into an Orange itinerary.

MUZEO is another local museum to consider.

Villa Park Motel is a motel in Santa Ana while visiting the attraction.

A visit usually takes about 3 hours, though the museum’s estimated range is 2 to 5 hours. Use that range to set your schedule: a shorter visit can focus on a few activities, while a longer stay gives you more room to explore the exhibits and pause for food.

Before you go, check which featured exhibits and seasonal specials are available on your chosen date. If you’re buying online, select the correct date at checkout and keep the date-change rules in mind. With children under 14, plan for an accompanying adult age 18 or older.

Where is Discovery Cube Orange County?

It’s at 2500 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

How long should you plan for a visit?

The estimated visit range is 2 to 5 hours, with an average of about 3 hours.

Can you bring food into the science center?

Outside food and beverages aren’t allowed, but bottled water is permitted. The on-site Lunch Lab sells meals and drinks, and the science store offers grab-and-go snacks.

Can you change the date on an online ticket?

Request a change at least 24 hours before your visit or at the ticket booth on the visit day. Some changes may incur an additional fee, and online tickets are non-refundable.