Event Types

Event Types

Corporate? Social? Nonprofit? Weddings? We do it all!

With an array of spectacular venues, the California Science Center is the ideal setting for a wide variety of events!
See just some examples below of the many events you can host with us.

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Mirrored dining table with tall red florals under the wings of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for a fundraising gala
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Nadine Froger Photography
Now launching wedding packages in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion and Wallis Annenberg Building!

Holiday Parties

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Catering staff in vests and Santa hats pouring liquid nitrogen into ice cream bowls in front of the Space Shuttle Main Engine for a Holiday Party
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Maya Myers Photography
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Midcentury Modern grey lounge vignette in front of the SpaceHab for a Holiday Party
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Visuals by Arpit
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White and gold cocktail furniture under the wing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour with winter gobo lighting
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Maya Myers Photography
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Two Christmas Trees dressed in lights and peppermint striped skirts flank the West Holding event entrance hallway which is lit by blue uplights
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Visuals by Arpit
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Closeup under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour of white lounge furniture, neon room accents, and planetary airstars
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Snap Yourself
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Event guests enter kelp forest tunnel lit in electric blue
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Snap Yourself
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Winter Corporate Holiday Party in Disney Court with white drapery and overhead stringer lights
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Maya Myers Photography
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Round glowing bar under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Snap Yourself
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Holiday Dinner Party in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with metallic teal and red tables
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Visuals by Arpit
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Midcentury Modern grey lounge vignette underneath space shuttle Endeavour for a Holiday Party. A centered coffee table holds a centerpiece decorated with ornaments.
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Visuals by Arpit
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Long shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for a Corporate Holiday Party with starry lighting
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Snap Yourself
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Silver cocktail tables in Ecosystems atrium for Corporate Holiday Party
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Maya Myers Photography
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Catering staff in vests and Santa hats pouring liquid nitrogen into ice cream bowls in front of the Space Shuttle Main Engine for a Holiday Party
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Maya Myers Photography
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Midcentury Modern grey lounge vignette in front of the SpaceHab for a Holiday Party
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Visuals by Arpit
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White and gold cocktail furniture under the wing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour with winter gobo lighting
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Maya Myers Photography
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Two Christmas Trees dressed in lights and peppermint striped skirts flank the West Holding event entrance hallway which is lit by blue uplights
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Visuals by Arpit
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Closeup under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour of white lounge furniture, neon room accents, and planetary airstars
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Snap Yourself
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Event guests enter kelp forest tunnel lit in electric blue
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Snap Yourself
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Winter Corporate Holiday Party in Disney Court with white drapery and overhead stringer lights
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Maya Myers Photography
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Round glowing bar under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Snap Yourself
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Holiday Dinner Party in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with metallic teal and red tables
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Visuals by Arpit
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Midcentury Modern grey lounge vignette underneath space shuttle Endeavour for a Holiday Party. A centered coffee table holds a centerpiece decorated with ornaments.
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Visuals by Arpit
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Long shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for a Corporate Holiday Party with starry lighting
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Snap Yourself
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Silver cocktail tables in Ecosystems atrium for Corporate Holiday Party
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Maya Myers Photography
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Purple and Amber hued Samuel Oschin Pavilion with starry accents
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Nadine Froger Photography
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Mirrored dining table with tall red florals under the wings of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for a fundraising gala
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Nadine Froger Photography
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A bride and groom kiss at dusk in front of wedding guests seated at dining rounds and corrugated metal lit in purple. Bride and groom image are reflected in nearby fountain water
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
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Wedding guests sit in white folding chairs overlooking a wedding ceremony in the Exposition Park Rose Garden
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
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Wallis Annenberg Building Big Lab set formally with round dining tables for an evening wedding reception
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
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A bride is escorted down the Wallis Annenberg Building steps by her father to walk her down the aisle.
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
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A bride and groom watch as red and yellow traditional lion dancers perform on the dancefloor in the Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
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Purple and Amber hued Samuel Oschin Pavilion with starry accents
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Nadine Froger Photography
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Mirrored dining table with tall red florals under the wings of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for a fundraising gala
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Nadine Froger Photography
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A bride and groom kiss at dusk in front of wedding guests seated at dining rounds and corrugated metal lit in purple. Bride and groom image are reflected in nearby fountain water
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
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Wedding guests sit in white folding chairs overlooking a wedding ceremony in the Exposition Park Rose Garden
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
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Wallis Annenberg Building Big Lab set formally with round dining tables for an evening wedding reception
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
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A bride is escorted down the Wallis Annenberg Building steps by her father to walk her down the aisle.
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
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A bride and groom watch as red and yellow traditional lion dancers perform on the dancefloor in the Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
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Cocktail Receptions

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Long shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour above glowing cocktail tables and white lounge furniture for a private event
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Someone's in the Kitchen
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White buffet with florals in front of the Space Shuttle Main Engine
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Avesha Michael
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Event guests arriving at the Wallis Annenberg Building entrance with red carpet draped steps and robin egg blue cocktail tables
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Sarah Golonka Photography
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Night cocktail reception in Ecosystems atrium with intimate table groupings and glowing orb centerpieces
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Visuals by Arpit
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Black and white cocktail reception from the tail end of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Avesha Michael
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Event guests in formal attire drink cocktails in MUSES Room among black and teal patterned cocktail tables
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Sarah Golonka Photography
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Long shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour above glowing cocktail tables and white lounge furniture for a private event
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Someone's in the Kitchen
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White buffet with florals in front of the Space Shuttle Main Engine
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Avesha Michael
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Event guests arriving at the Wallis Annenberg Building entrance with red carpet draped steps and robin egg blue cocktail tables
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Sarah Golonka Photography
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Night cocktail reception in Ecosystems atrium with intimate table groupings and glowing orb centerpieces
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Visuals by Arpit
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Black and white cocktail reception from the tail end of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Avesha Michael
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Event guests in formal attire drink cocktails in MUSES Room among black and teal patterned cocktail tables
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Sarah Golonka Photography
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Screenings & Premieres

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Purple and Pink hued Samuel Oschin Pavilion with galactic projection mapping on the ceilings for Star Trek Into Darkness film premiere
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Maya Myers Photography
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Purple and Pink hued Samuel Oschin Pavilion with galactic projection mapping on the ceilings for Star Trek Into Darkness film premiere
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Maya Myers Photography
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Official Tailgates

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Nonprofit Galas & Events

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Close up of a planetary globe centerpiece atop a dining table in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with AV screen in background
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Nadine Froger Photography
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Samuel Oschin Pavilion filled with green linen banquet tables, live trees, and garden park accents
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Nadine Froger Photography
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Guest register for Pompeii exhibit opening at Ancient Roman registration structure in Lorsch Family Pavilion
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Nadine Froger Photography
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Side view of event guest mingling in Edgerton Court decorated with dog bone shaped bar and stringer lights
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Nadine Froger Photography
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Holiday Dinner Party in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with metallic teal and red tables
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Visuals by Arpit
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Private event catering buffet tables under the nose of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Brian Leahy Photography
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Astronaut Garret Reisman on stage, presenting to gala dinner guests under the space shuttle Endeavour
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John McCoy
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Dinner Gala in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with purple and yellow floral centerpieces
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Becca Rillo Photography
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Close up of a planetary globe centerpiece atop a dining table in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with AV screen in background
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Nadine Froger Photography
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Samuel Oschin Pavilion filled with green linen banquet tables, live trees, and garden park accents
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Nadine Froger Photography
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Guest register for Pompeii exhibit opening at Ancient Roman registration structure in Lorsch Family Pavilion
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Nadine Froger Photography
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Side view of event guest mingling in Edgerton Court decorated with dog bone shaped bar and stringer lights
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Nadine Froger Photography
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Holiday Dinner Party in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with metallic teal and red tables
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Visuals by Arpit
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Private event catering buffet tables under the nose of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Brian Leahy Photography
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Astronaut Garret Reisman on stage, presenting to gala dinner guests under the space shuttle Endeavour
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John McCoy
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Dinner Gala in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with purple and yellow floral centerpieces
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Becca Rillo Photography
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Daytime Luncheons

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Conferences & Meetings

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Additional Event Types

  • Client appreciation events
  • Product launches
  • Intimate dinners
  • Company staff parties
  • Food tasting events
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Mini Cooper cocktail reception featuring vehicles on display inside the Wallis Annenberg Building
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White event lounge furniture under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Avesha Michael
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Long dining table for an intimate dinner under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour

Additional Social Events (Planner Required)

  • High school social events
  • Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
  • Milestone celebrations
  • Celebrations of life
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Sparkly gold cocktail table and white lounge furniture in front of the Wallis Annenberg Building fountain and light up Mock Prom lettering above the bamboo garden
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Sparkly gold cocktail table illuminated by accent lighting in the Wallis Annenberg Building bamboo garden for high school prom
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Serpentine dining table with bright orange chairs and bold accent florals backdropped by the Space Shuttle Main Engine for milestone celebration
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Curtis Dahl

Next Up:

Seated Dinner under the Samuel Oschin Pavilion lit deep red with glowing globe centerpieces
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Bixel & Company
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