We will be closing at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019

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- IMAX & Digital Shows
  Volcanoes
  
  Volcanoes [IMAX]
  
  The Fires of Creation
  
  Earth is a planet born of fire. For billions of years, volcanoes have helped create the world we know. From the continents to the air we breathe and even life itself, all have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary...
  
  Great Barrier Reef
  
  Great Barrier Reef [IMAX]
  
  Grab your mask and snorkel and come on an unforgettable adventure! Great Barrier Reef captures the natural beauty of the world’s largest living wonder and introduces us to the visionaries and citizen scientists who are helping us better understand this...
  
  Superpower Dogs
  
  Superpower Dogs [IMAX]
  
  Join an immersive IMAX adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world's most amazing dogs. No stranger to superheroes himself, Chris Evans narrates this inspiring true story about remarkable (or is that...
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- Exhibitions
  Pause|Play
  
  Pause|Play
  
  No Adulting Allowed!
  
  The Fleet's newest exhibition, Pause|Play, is an invitation for the young and the young-at-heart to leave the digital world behind, hit pause on their busy lives and recapture the nostalgia of play. Science has shown that play has a number of cognitive,...
  Permanent Exhibitions
  The Fleet has multiple exhibitions on permanent display.
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- Events
  SustainABLE Festival
  
  SustainABLE Festival
  
  The SustainABLE Festival highlights the three pillars of sustainability—healthy people, healthy communities and healthy environments. Learn about the efforts being made by different organizations in San Diego County to help us all create a more...
  
  Make-It Workshop
  
  Make-It Workshop
  
  As Tim Gunn is fond of saying, “Make. It. Work!” And that’s the idea behind our Make-It Workshop, a creative and interactive workshop for innovators and other curious minds. We invite you to stop by Studio X (formerly Tinkering Studio) on Saturdays to...
  
  Educator Workshops
  
  Educator Workshops
  
  For teachers, after-school providers and informal educators
  
  Upcoming Events Workshop Catalog Teacher Partner Program E-Newsletter Educator Workshops The Fleet Inquiry Institute is the educator professional development arm of the Fleet Science Center’s Education Department. For additional...
  
  The Sky Tonight
  
  The Sky Tonight
  
  Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show
  
  */ Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. for a tour of the solar system narrated by the Fleet’s astronomer. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month. For optimal viewing, each show is...
  
  Genius in the House!
  
  Genius in the House!
  
  What can take your fun day at the science center to the next level? Genius in the House! This event brings brainiacs from fields such as biology, art, engineering, mathematics and more to the Fleet to enhance the exhibit experience. This is a casual...
  
  Senior Mondays
  
  Senior Mondays
  
  The First Monday of Each Month
  
  The first Monday of every month, seniors 65 and better can enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture on the quietest day of the month for only $10! No coupons or additional discounts are accepted. The Fleet...
  
  Weekend Science Clubs
  
  Weekend Science Clubs
  
  Join us on the second weekend of each month to investigate exciting science topics. Sessions will be filled with new challenges, hands-on activities and interaction with local scientists. Throughout the year, we will explore an array of fields including...
  
  The Magic of Wine
  
  The Magic of Wine
  
  */ (Left to right) Gary & Lori Parker, Jason Latimer, Loreen Collins & Howard Appel. Saturday, May 11, 2019 6 P.M. at the Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park The Fleet Science Center invites you to participate in our third annual wine...
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Fleeting Science: A Series of Brief Science Podcasts

The Fleet Science Center's new podcast series explores exhibitions and films arriving at the Fleet!

Fleeting Science —Great Barrier Reef

Fleeting Science —Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition

Fleeting Science —Pandas

Fleeting Science —Aircraft Carrier

Fleet Science Center Gift Certificate

Young Scientist at the Fleet

Saturday Science Club for Girls