Fleet Science Center

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Overview

Visitors of all ages can explore the potential and transformative power of Science at the Fleet Science Center. Our goal is to make San Diego a place where people from all over the globe can enjoy and feel the impact of science.

Visit the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and get captivated by an IMAX film journey that highlights the wonders of the planet—and much more—while exploring more than 100 interactive exhibits designed to stimulate your interest.

Pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and nutritious delights can be found in Craveology, while the North Star Science Store sells educational toys and games, books, IMAX DVDs, and many other surprises.

Be sure to gather your family in this one-of-a-kind experience that will surely bring out the scientist in everyone! Enjoy this immersive Science Center in Balboa Park. Buy your discount Fleet Science Center ticket through FunEx to save more money!

Things To Do Before You Visit!

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Know The Hours and Admission

San Diego's Science Center is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. With your Fleet Science Center ticket, you can enjoy various exhibit galleries and documentary films in the Giant Dome Theater!

Note: Your Fleet experience includes one (1) documentary in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and all the available exhibit galleries.

Attraction's Accessibility

On Wheelchairs

The facility is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair seating is available in the Heikoff Dome Theater. Wheelchair users can use any of the Fleet's accessible restrooms. Please use the toilets closest to the Main Exhibit Gallery entrance for convenience and privacy.

Captioned Screenings

Closed captioning is available in the Heikoff Dome Theater, and the Fleet is happy to provide it. This new cupholder captioning device lets viewers position the captions where they can see them most clearly during the film.

Assistive Listening Device

Those with hearing impairments can borrow specialized headphones to improve their Dome Theater experience. By amplifying the voiceover and dialogue and dampening the music and sound effects, the headsets improve the intelligibility of presentations given in a theatre setting.

Ear Defenders

The Fleet Science Center provides visitors with earplugs if the environment is too loud. You can ask the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater box office staff if you have any questions.

What to See Inside the Science Center?

Curious kids and adults alike will enjoy exploring these permanent, hands-on exhibits at their own pace. Science can be found everywhere you look, from the depths of space to the inside of your body. Buy your Fleet Science Center tickets through FunEx today and explore Science from every angle!

Design Zone

Inside the Design Zone, you will get a glimpse of the mathematical processes behind the scenes of creating video games, music, and skate parks.

Illusions

The new Illusions Gallery at the Fleet will trick your head and show you how your mind can play tricks when processing information. You'll perceive details where there are none, recognize familiar faces in unexpected locations, and learn unexpected truths from the most basic images. Explore the fascinating realm of optical illusions and learn that what matters is how you interpret what you see.

It's Electric

It's Electric brings its scientific and historical background to life by exploring electricity's foundations, varieties, and applications. There are many interactive stations where visitors can learn more about electricity and its history and examine topics such as magnetic fields, electric charges, and battery technologies.

Kid City

The Ball Wall, which features numerous chutes, rails, and moving items, is where the thrill begins. Children in the area can spin a set of colorful pinwheels or generate musical noises by directing an air blower in various ways!

Nano

Explore the nano realm to learn about its usefulness in the real world. In this exciting new exhibit, visitors will learn about science, technology, and engineering.

Power Play San Diego

Together with San Diego Gas & Electric, the Fleet has created a cutting-edge new exhibit that explores the inner workings of the San Diego electricity system, from generation to distribution to the people's houses. The Mezzanine Gallery upstairs at the Fleet has opened as the new home of Power Play San Diego.

Pulseworks VR Transporter

A stunning virtual reality adventure simulator called the Pulseworks VR Transporter can send you speeding through space, on a spacewalk, or to the Moon. With the VR Transporter, enjoy this incredible VR experience that will blow your mind!

San Diego's Water

Learn where San Diego's water comes from, how it's transported and treated. The importance of water preservation and conservation are explored through interactive features!

So Watt!

Yes, Watt! The Fleet Center's illuminating exhibit, An Illuminating Look at Energy, covers how electricity is generated, renewable energy options, and simple energy-saving techniques that can be used anywhere.

Space Gallery

Learn about the history, present, and future of space travel. Learn the skills required to comprehend new findings about our Earth, Sun, Solar System, and Universe by participating in exciting interactive Earth and space science activities found in this gallery.

Studio X

Visit this engaging activity where you will get some hands-on experience with power tools like screwdrivers, drills, soldering irons, and glue guns. Studio experts are available to help you every step of the way!

Sun, Earth, Universe

This 500-square-foot exhibition gets you in touch with cutting-edge NASA science research and sends you on an adventure through the Universe. Everyone will enjoy the engaging and entertaining displays of the Sun, Earth, and Universe.