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/going-places
The Technology of Transportation
Exhibition Opening Saturday, Feb 12, 2022
- Rebuild a virtual engine
- Ride a hovercraft
- Race your friend on a recumbent bicycle
- Learn to fly a drone
- And more!
Upcoming Events

Jun 12 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Science Club grades 5th-8th-Super Gross!
Hosted by: Fleet Science Center

Jul 10 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Science Club grades 5th-8th-Magic or Science?
Hosted by: Fleet Science Center
Visit Fleet Science Center
Address:
1875 El Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
92101
Phone:
(619) 238-1233
Hours:
Open daily: 10:00 AM -5:00PM
Closed Saturday June 25th, 2022 for Gala Event.
Website:
Blink Balboa Park Reuben H Fleet Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA