
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center / Columbia Memorial Space Center
Downey's own aerospace legacy is one of the most remarkable in American history — the Apollo spacecraft and the Space Shuttle Orbiter were both built here. The Columbia Memorial Space Center (12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242) honors that legacy with hands-on exhibits, a mission control replica, and STEM programming for students and adults alike. It's open Tuesday through Saturday, and group visits are available with advance reservation.
A charter bus drop-off right on Columbia Way puts your group at the front entrance without hunting for parking in the surrounding industrial corridor. For school groups especially, this is a natural first stop on a Downey-area field trip itinerary.
Address: 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 Phone: (562) 231-1200






















