Due to a gas leak at the San Diego Zoo, the Fleet Science Center will be closed today, August 22. We will reopen Friday, August 23, at 10 a.m.

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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...
  
  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...
  
  Turtle Odyssey
  
  Turtle Odyssey [IMAX]
  
  Turtle Odyssey tells the heartwarming story of one tiny sea turtle’s big adventure. Based in Australia, and narrated by Russell Crowe, Turtle Odyssey explores the unique lifecycle of an Australian green sea turtle named Bunji and her incredible journey...
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- Exhibitions
  Pause|Play
  
  Pause|Play
  
  No Adulting Allowed!
  
  Please note: Pause|Play will close early, at 6 p.m., on Monday, August 19, for a private event. 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...
  
  Don't Try This at Home!
  
  Don't Try This at Home!
  
  Don't Try This at Home is back by popular demand at the Fleet Science Center with a series of live shows that explore science that's too extreme to do at home! Come see the COOLest show in town and learn about the extreme powers of liquid nitrogen! Show...
  Permanent Exhibitions
  The Fleet has multiple exhibitions on permanent display.
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  Family Nights at the Fleet
  
  Family Nights at the Fleet
  
  */ Stay and play—and save!—until 10 p.m. on Friday nights this summer! Bring the entire family to experience the Fleet at night! Enjoy extended evening hours at the Fleet in celebration of The Art of Summer in Balboa Park. Peruse Pause|Play late into...
  
  American Chemical Society Kids Zone Event
  
  American Chemical Society Kids Zone Event
  
  Bring your family to the American Chemical Society Kids Zone, one day only, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fleet Science Center. Kids and families will learn about the wonders of chemistry and water with: Hands-on activities Giveaways Free issues of...
  
  Adult Recess
  
  Adult Recess
  
  */ Grownups! You get the science center all to yourself (no kids allowed!) to explore exhibits at a savings, enjoy an adult beverage and rock out to music on Saturday nights this summer. Please note: Due to a private event, Adult Recess will not...
  
  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...
  
  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...
  
  Young Scientists
  
  Young Scientists
  
  Preschool Science Program
  
  Young Scientists is a hands-on preschool science program offered by the Fleet Science Center. This program provides informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discoveries. The program...
  
  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...
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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