At the Fleet Science Center, you can touch a tornado, design images with a sand pendulum, examine the vibration of guitar strings and get your hands on a variety of intriguing scientific phenomena through dozens of delightful interactive exhibits for all ages. Superpower Dogs, Blue Angels and Deep Sky are the newest experiences. And familiar favorites are Kid City and Studio X are available.
The Fleet is home to the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, presenting immersive experiences through IMAX® movies, documentary films, cutting-edge educational programming and exciting planetarium shows, transporting audiences from outer space to underwater and every place in between.
Get ready to sink into a world of comfort, technology and discovery that will make every visit truly unforgettable. Explore the IMAX shows available here.
Located in beautiful Balboa Park, the Fleet Science Center also offers:
- Studio X, where you can experiment, invent and create,
- Kid City, a place just for kids ages five and under,
- Throwback Thursday, Join us on Throwback Thursday and catch a classic documentary from the Fleet film archive,
- Workshops, and more.
- Craveology & The North Star Science Store spaces are under remodel re-opening in Spring 2026.
Upcoming Events
Visit Fleet Science Center
Address:
1875 El Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
92101
Phone:
(619) 238-1233
Hours:
Open Sunday - Monday: 10:00 AM -5:00PM.
Website:
Blink Balboa Park Reuben H Fleet Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA
