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Free Things to Do in Exposition Park

A campus of free museums and gardens — the California Science Center, the Rose Garden and Olympic history in one park.

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About Exposition Park

Exposition Park is one of the great free-culture destinations in Los Angeles. The California Science Center (home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour) and the California African American Museum offer free admission, and the seven-acre Rose Garden is free to wander.

The park also holds the historic Coliseum and BMO Stadium, the Natural History Museum, and wide lawns — a deep, walkable cluster of mostly-free attractions beside USC.

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Free places in Exposition Park

Frequently asked: free things to do in Exposition Park

What are the best free things to do in Exposition Park?

Visit the free California Science Center (and the Space Shuttle Endeavour), the free California African American Museum, and the Exposition Park Rose Garden — all free.

Is the California Science Center free?

Yes — general admission to the California Science Center is free, including the Space Shuttle Endeavour; only special exhibitions or IMAX cost extra.

Is the Exposition Park Rose Garden free?

Yes — the seven-acre sunken Rose Garden is free and open to the public most of the year.

Are there free events in Exposition Park?

Yes. Free events happen across the park and museums. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.

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