Discovery Cube Santa Ana: Tickets, Hours and Visiting Tips

Discovery Cube Santa Ana is an interactive science center with more than 80 science-based exhibits.

Dino Quest and Scooby-Doo! Mansion Mayhem are included with general admission or a valid membership. Seasonal specials may require an additional ticket, so check what applies to the date you select.

Plan for 2–5 hours at the center; the average visit is around 3 hours. You can use that range to plan the rest of your day without assuming every visit takes the same amount of time.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. Strollers are welcome, and service animals are allowed inside; pets and emotional-support animals are not permitted.

You can buy general-admission tickets online or at the onsite ticket booth.

Prices vary by day. The 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. For the most up-to-date prices, use the online ticket-purchase page.

When buying online, select a specific visit date; those tickets are valid only for the date selected. Online tickets are non-refundable. You can request a date change at least 24 hours before your scheduled visit through the customer-service form, or ask at the onsite ticket booth on the visit day. Some changes may incur an additional fee.

Groups of 15 or more guests age 3 and older can receive discounted admission with a reservation. Santa Ana residents can also look into the regular Resident Free Days program: it takes place on the first Tuesday of every month and offers up to four free tickets per valid government-issued photo ID showing a Santa Ana address. The ID holder must redeem the tickets.

Discovery Cube’s regular public hours are 10:00 am–5:00 pm every day.

Choose a visit date first if you plan to buy tickets online, since each online ticket is date-specific. For a visit that includes time to explore, plan for 2–5 hours; the average visit is around 3 hours.

Admission prices can vary by day, and seasonal specials may need an additional ticket. Check the official site before you go for current hours, ticket prices and any details that affect your chosen visit.

A one-day parking permit is listed at $10 and can be bought in advance or onsite.

Parking is first-come, first-served, and buying a permit does not guarantee a space. Getting around Santa Ana is another part of planning your arrival, especially if you’re weighing local transport against driving.

You can pair a Discovery Cube visit with other Santa Ana plans, keeping the center’s estimated 2–5 hours in mind as you shape the day.

For a suggested day plan, use this one-day Santa Ana itinerary as a starting point. It can help you think through how to organize an outing alongside your Discovery Cube visit.

How much are Discovery Cube tickets?

General-admission prices vary by day and start at $23 for children age 14 and under, $26 for adults age 15 and over, and $23 for seniors age 62 and over. Check the online ticket-purchase page for current prices.

How long should you plan for a visit?

Plan for 2–5 hours, with an average visit of around 3 hours.

Can children visit without an adult?

No. Children under 14 are not permitted without an adult age 18 or older.

Does a parking permit guarantee a space?

No. Parking is first-come, first-served, and a permit does not guarantee a space.