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- Movies & Documentaries
  Turtle Odyssey
  
  Turtle Odyssey [Other]
  
  Bunji's Big Adventure
  
  Turtle Odyssey tells the heartwarming story of one tiny sea turtle’s big adventure. Based in Australia and narrated by Russell Crowe, Turtle Odyssey explores the unique lifecycle of an Australian green sea turtle named Bunji and her incredible journey...
  
  Antarctica
  
  Antarctica [Other]
  
  What happens here affects us all
  
  It is a land of mystery and yet what happens here affects every single one of us. With never-before seen footage, Antarctica brings audiences to the farthest reaches of this wild and majestic continent. It is the coldest, driest and windiest place on...
  
  Train Time
  
  Train Time [Other]
  
  Climb Aboard
  
  GET TICKETS Join the crew of a giant freight train for an eye-popping, music-infused journey across America. Giant diesels, spectacular terrain, tens of thousands of miles of track—and millions of pounds of freight that can’t wait. Created by the...
  
  Ancient Caves
  
  Ancient Caves [IMAX]
  
  An epic climate adventure in the world's most hidden realms
  
  GET TICKETS Follow a team of paleoclimatologists as they unlock the secrets of the Earth's climate in a seemingly unlikely place: caves. Ancient Caves, opening Saturday, March 25, at the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, immerses you in these vast underground...
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- Exhibitions
  Flashback
  
  Flashback
  
  Five decades of exploration
  
  Journey through the past five decades with our classic collection and vivid memories. Celebrate 50 years of exploration at the Fleet with Flashback. This experience lets you build a catenary arch among 1970s retro orange carpet and your mom’s...
  
  New Science
  
  New Science
  
  Queer and intersectional identities are revolutionizing how science gets done.
  
  */ For centuries, science has been a world of walls. Race, gender, sexuality, wealth, and more defined who could participate. Still today, queer representation in STEMM* lags behind societal progress—especially where identities of women, and gender...
  
  Design Zone
  
  Design Zone
  
  Back by Popular Demand!
  
  What does it take to create a video game, design a skate park or line up rhythms like the best DJs? In Design Zone, you can go behind the scenes and see how video game developers, music producers, skate park designers and other creative problem-solvers...
  Permanent Exhibitions
  The Fleet has multiple exhibitions on permanent display.
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- Events
  Beautifica
  
  Beautifica
  
  GET TICKETS From the creators of the multi award-winning MESMERICA comes a brand-new epic immersive experience unlike any other. Beautifica is a 360-degree journey through worlds real and imagined, from mindblowing particle fields to...
  
  Ancient Caves POP
  
  Ancient Caves POP
  
  Public Opening Party Join us at the Fleet on Saturday, March 25, and be among the first to see our newest documentary film, Ancient Caves, in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. In celebration of the opening, we're hosting an Ancient Caves POP—and you're...
  
  50th Anniversary
  
  50th Anniversary
  
  50 Years of Celebrating and Elevating STEM
  
  For the past 50 years, the Fleet Science Center has been dedicated to connecting San Diego to the power of science. We are excited to celebrate this milestone with you and express our gratitude for your continued support. The Fleet Science Center is...
  
  Spring Camps
  
  Spring Camps
  
  Grades 1-6
  
  REGISTER TODAY */ Join Science Spring Camps at the Fleet, where new adventures await each day! Kids in grades 1–6 can enjoy a variety of fun and educational science activities. Pricing Members $270 Nonmembers $300 Prices listed are...
  
  Senior Monday
  
  Senior Monday
  
  On the first Monday of every month, seniors can enjoy all the Fleet has to offer! Seniors 65 and better enjoy a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and the opportunity to attend an engaging lecture about exciting scientific topics—all at...
  
  Sharp Minds
  
  Sharp Minds
  
  Explore Exciting Topics With Local Scientists and Researchers
  
  Sharp Minds Lecture Series Start the month the smart way, by attending a Sharp Minds lecture at the Fleet Science Center. At Sharp Minds, you’ll hear from local scientists about their latest research and discoveries in a friendly, inviting...
  
  The Sky Tonight
  
  The Sky Tonight
  
  Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show
  
  */ Join us for a tour of the solar system narrated by the Fleet’s resident astronomer. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month. Presentations begin with the latest news in the fields of Space Science and Astronomy,...
  
  Young Scientists
  
  Young Scientists
  
  Ages 3-5
  
  Registration is OPEN Enjoy hands-on science with your young scientist. Each four-week session provides developmentally appropriate, informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific...
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San Diego, CA 92101

In beautiful Balboa Park, two blocks south of the San Diego Zoo on Park Blvd.

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San Diego, CA 92163-3303

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