Fire!
Science & Safety Exhibit
at the California Science Center
About The Exhibit
​Discover how science and safety come together in Fire! Science & Safety, a hands-on, family-friendly exhibit at the California Science Center. This engaging experience teaches visitors of all ages how to prevent burn injuries, prepare for wildfires, and respond safely in fire-related emergencies through interactive displays, immersive environments, and real-world scenarios.
What You'll Learn
​Created in collaboration with the California Science Center, Fire! Science & Safety empowers children, teens, and families with practical knowledge that saves lives. From testing fire-safe decision-making in a simulated home environment to understanding how fires, including wildfires, start and spread, visitors leave with tools to help keep themselves and their communities safe.
Our Partnership
Children’s Burn Foundation partnered with the California Science Center to bring this dynamic, educational exhibit to life. Together, we aim to reach diverse communities across Southern California and beyond with lifesaving fire safety and burn prevention education.
From a trailer to a seven-room interactive and innovative permanent exhibit
Learn more about the evolution of the Fire! Science & Safety exhibit!
CBF Fire! Science & Safety
New! Educational Comic Book
In partnership with the California Science Center, Children’s Burn Foundation has launched a vibrant new comic book that brings fire science and safety to life for young readers.
This engaging resource teaches children about how fires start, how to stay safe around heat sources at home, and how to prevent wildfires. By combining fun storytelling with life-saving lessons, the comic makes burn prevention education both accessible and memorable.
Interested in using the comic book as an educational tool? Contact us at burnprevention@childburn.org for more information.
3 reasons you must visit the Fire! Science & Safety exhibit
It's educational.
The exhibit is designed to raise awareness about fire prevention. The exhibit will teach about the science of fire and keeping the home fire safe as well as preventing burns.
It's interactive.
The hands-on exhibit is designed to encourage participation, spark curiosity and bring about positive change.
It has something for everyone.
Whether you are a parent looking for something exciting to do with your child, a teacher planning an educational field trip or you are just interested in keeping your home and loved ones fire safe, this exhibit is for you!
Teach your family life saving information about fire safety!
The 2,000 square foot, interactive exhibit will allow visitors to explore the science of fire and raise their awareness of fire prevention and what to do if a fire occurs. Its impact will be far-reaching - visitors will learn essential information while having fun, and lives will be saved.
About FIRE! Science & Safety Exhibit
"Apartment #911 Casa Del Fuego"
Casa del Fuego appears to be a modest apartment building, like many others found in L.A. However, Apartment 911 is really a training site for budding fire danger detectives.
As visitors explore the apartment’s rooms, they will discover that there are more than 30 things here that might ignite a fire or cause a burn. The idea is to find each one and understand what to do to prevent a fire and also what to do if one happens.
Visit the California Science Center to experience Fire! Science & Safety in person and learn how science can help save lives.
Exhibit Floor Plan/ Elevation
Download our fire escape plan
Download our fire safety coloring book
Download our bathroom scald safety guide
Exhibit Floor Plan/ Elevation
Download burn prevention tips
in English
Download burn prevention tips in Spanish
Exhibit Floor Plan/ Elevation
Exhibit Floor Plan/ Elevation
Download our checklist for new parents in English
Download our checklist for new parents in Spanish
Download our
exhibit guide
in English
