Sacramento - Powerhouse Science Center & Discovery Museum

3615 Auburn Blvd
Sacramento, California 95821
Sacramento County
Website
Phone: 916-808-3942

The Powerhouse Science Center in Sacramento is an educational institution dedicated to engaging and inspiring people of all ages to explore the wonders, possibilities and responsibilities of science.
Through the use of rotating and permanent exhibits, camps & classes, workshops, hands-on interaction and their planetarium, the center is a great asset for kids and adults and helps makes science fun! 
Stop by and explore their design lab or catch a show in the planetarium while in the Sacramenta area. 
How to get there:
The museum is right near Del Paso Park.  Check out the map for your best route to get there.
More info:
The Science Center often hosts special events and other activities. Get more information at its website. 
Other cool things to do in the area:
Folsom Lake Recreation Area, Folsom Zoo and Folsom City Park are all pretty close and worth a visit. Maidu Regional Park in Roseville has quite a bit to offer and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Carmichael is a lot of fun for kids as well. 
*Click on the photos to enlarge them.  They are from the Science Center's Website.