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.

The Fleet is home to the newly upgraded 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.

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
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

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

https://www.fleetscience.org/exhibitions/studio-x

Take Apart by Studio X

Exhibition Closing Monday, Jan 2, 2023

What is inside of a printer? What is the proper way to use a drill? Learn the answers to these questions and more through hands-on eXploration in Take Apart, a new experience by Studio X. Every machine can be broken down into smaller parts that are easier to understand. In Take Apart, you use tools to open and learn about the different components of electronics and gadgets. With all the parts, you can create something new and eXciting.

This interactive experience lets you focus on safe tool use and practice the responsible operation of screwdrivers, power drills, soldering irons and hot glue guns in a controlled environment. Studio eXperts are there to guide you through the entire process.

Join us on Saturdays to work on an electric Nissan LEAF. A Studio eXpert will show you how to remove seats and doors and even change a tire.