Prepare 100 million year old dinosaur fossils in a world class prep lab.

Send live video and images from near space.

Using insects to drive environmental conservation.

Dive into adventure with our NEW IMMOTION VR Experience: Shark Dive, launching May 22nd at CSC!   Get up close with the incredible sharks of Tiger Beach in this thrilling, immersive underwater experience. No wetsuit required.

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It’s a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike. This unique experience is a bonus feature to our exhibit which is not included in admission to CSC. Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today… to rock with you!”   Our Adult-Only Science After Dark is turning up the volume with an epic night celebrating two music legends!   Experience the unforgettable hits of Michael Jackson and Prince like never before as dazzling laser lights fill the planetarium dome. Sing along to your favorite songs while enjoying an immersive visual experience that’s sure to bring back memories and keep you dancing in your seat.   Whether you’re moonwalking through the classics or partying like it’s 1999, this is one Science After Dark event you won’t want to miss!

UC San Diego’s Research Scholars programs provide high schoolers unique science research learning experiences before college.