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Columbia Memorial Space Center keeps Downey's aerospace link visible
Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey connects hands-on STEM programs with the city's aerospace history, including the Inspiration shuttle mock-up.
Downey has a real aerospace thread. Columbia Memorial Space Center is the easiest place to start with it. The center sits at 12400 Columbia Way.
Programs can include family nights, astronomy, workshops, outreach, and field trips. Expansion plans also feature the historic Inspiration space shuttle mock-up. Rockwell International built Inspiration in 1972.
Program dates and expansion details can move. Check the current page before promising a specific exhibit or event. The bigger point is steady: Downey’s space story is still visible in town.
Where to see it
Columbia Memorial Space Center at 12400 Columbia Way in Downey. Confirm hours, exhibits, and programs.
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Reviewed July 15, 2026
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