3100 Science Center
Program Descriptions

10 - EDUCATION

Attracting over 1.4 million guests annually, the Science Center-Education represents one of California's premier educational and family destinations. Governed by a nine-member Board of Directors appointed by the Governor, the Science Center develops and features award-winning exhibits and internationally renowned education programs.

Hands-on educational exhibits and programs focus on science, math, technology, and conservation which explore biological processes of humans, animals, plants, the Earth's ecosystems, habitats, and geophysical processes, as well as engineering, communications, and transportation, on land and in space. In 2012, the Science Center became the final home of the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

In addition, the Science Center operates a 3D IMAX theater which features science related films and documentaries. The Center for Science Learning offers professional development programs to imporove math and science skills of teachers and other educators. The Science Center School is a K-5 science, math and technology focused neighborhood charter school. As a Title 1 school, it serves one of the more underserved and economically challenged communities in South Los Angeles. The school's instructional programs and teacher training meet California science standards

The Science Center's mission values accessibility and inclusiveness and strives to inspire interest in science among those traditionally underrepresented in science, math, technology and engineering. The Science Center receives significant funding support for exhibit development and capital outlay projects from the California Science Center Foundation.

20 - EXPOSITION PARK MANAGEMENT

The Office of Exposition Park Management (OEPM) is responsible for public safety operations, parking services management and overall park beautification maintenance. In addition, OEPM administers supervision and coordination of park-wide events, and facilitates communication efforts between state, city, and county entities represented within the park. OEPM is responsible for the negotiations of ground leases and agreements which impact the state's interest, including development of park facilities and future infrastructure improvements. Exposition Park enriches the internal park community and in addition provides green space and recreational areas for the surrounding neighborhood.

30 - CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

CAAM provides a variety of permanent, self-curated, temporary and traveling exhibits, lectures, seminars, film, workshops, educational programs, scholastic curriculums, cultural presentations, and active collection of art, artifacts and historical documents of the art and culture of African Americans. CAAM serves teachers, children, and families of diverse backgrounds through programs that are delivered by curatorial, educational and gallery services staff, trained volunteer docents, and nationally and state recognized artists, historians, scholars, and community leaders. CAAM is governed by a seven-member board of directors appointed by the Governor and is funded in significant part through private contributions from Friends, the Foundation of the California African American Museum.