Fleet Science Center

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. Color in a New Light, Wild Creativity and Deep Sky are the newest experiences. And familiar favorites are Kid City and Studio X are still 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 for a brief cosmic pause as the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater at the Fleet Science Center with new, state-of-the-art seats and enhanced accommodations, ensuring an even more spectacular experience upon our grand reopening! 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,
• Pause|Play | Fleet Science Center, ready to leave the digital world behind and embrace the joy of Play,
• Wild Creativity,
• Pulseworks® VR Transporter™
• Kid City, a place just for kids ages five and under,
• Workshops, camps and more.
• Craveology, which serves up flatbread pizzas, salads, ice cream and other delicious treats,
• The North Star Science Store, where you can find unique, science-related toys and games, books and more.