Fleet Science Center

The center is located in beautiful Balboa Park and features more than 100 interactive science exhibits in eight galleries and the world's first IMAX Dome Theater.

Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park
Iconic Exhibits at Fleet Science Center
Gravity Well
Chaotic Pendulum
Catenary Arch
Velvet Hands
Turntable
Heikoff Dome Theater Shows IMAX Films and Planetarium Shows
Cellular Journey
Block Busters
Power Play
So Watt! Exhibit
San Diego's Water
Kid City
Tinkering Studio
Private Event Venues

Hours & Admission Prices

Experiment with 100+ interactive “do-touch” exhibits and check out fun traveling exhibitions in this inspiring science museum and planetarium in Balboa Park. Inside the Fleet Science Center you can construct marble roller coasters in the Tinkering Studio, interact with a swirling tornado, learn how to generate electricity and explore other fun concepts of science!

The Fleet’s Giant Dome Theater features the world’s first IMAX projector, showing stunning nature and science films in an immersive, wrap-around dome experience. Without leaving your seat, you’ll feel as if you’re exploring a National Park, soaring high above beautiful ancient landscapes or swimming with colorful and amazing sea creatures. The Fleet Science Center also offers spring, summer and winter camps for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade, engaging live science talks, unique school learning programs and after-hours events for the 21+ crowd. fleetscience.org.