Welcome to your Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center is on a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected by the power of science to create a better future. We are a community-focused countywide organization that collaborates with educators, scientific organizations, community leaders and champions of a-ha moments. Join us and explore a world of possibility!

Explore STEM in San Diego County with the Fleet Science Center. It all starts with a moment in place of inspiration. These spots mark education programs, collaborations with community partners and events to foster engagement, learning and meaningful connections between our organization and the communities we serve. Use this map to discover new opportunities to connect with the power of science in your neighborhood.

The Fleet is San Diego’s science center, bringing together the community and offering meaningful experiences that embrace the power of science and impact the world around us.


Events
Two women playing in a white ball pit Events
Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool
Oct 08 @ 11:00am
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A toddler boy looks at a marble run and smiles widely Events
Discover the wonders of science together
Oct 10 @ 10:00am
Oct 10 @ 12:00pm
Oct 12 @ 9:00am
Oct 12 @ 11:00am
Oct 17 @ 10:00am
Oct 17 @ 12:00pm
Oct 19 @ 9:00am
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Oct 24 @ 10:00am
Oct 24 @ 12:00pm
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Oct 31 @ 10:00am
Oct 31 @ 12:00pm
Nov 02 @ 9:00am
Nov 02 @ 11:00am
Nov 07 @ 10:00am
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A young boy leans on a table and grins while looking at a beakers with red and blue liquid Events
Earn a badge while connecting with other scouts
Oct 12 @ 9:00am
Oct 12 @ 11:00am
Three young girls pose with pipets and test tubes while wearing safety goggles Events
Cultivate your curiosity in STEM
Oct 13 @ 10:00am
Oct 13 @ 1:00pm
Spiral galaxy Events
Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows
Oct 13 @ 11:00am
Oct 16 @ 7:00pm
Nov 06 @ 7:00pm
Nov 06 @ 8:15pm
Young girl with large headphones and closed eyes, smiling with a rainbow overlaid on top in the corners Events
A sensory-friendly experience
Oct 19 @ 9:00am
Two young boys holding painted tubes leaning over a beaker of water in a classroom Events
Explore and experiment in a variety of STEM fields
Oct 19 @ 9:00am
Oct 19 @ 11:00am
A young girl young boy and woman all lean in around the edges of a foaming beaker and appear to be blowing on the bubbles Events
Explore your ingenuity and creativity with themed science projects.
Oct 19 @ 10:00am
Fleet After Dark. A dark sky with a glowing cloud and Fleet After Dark in the middle of glowing ring. Events
Get ready to have an absolute blast at Fleet After Dark!
Oct 24 @ 6:00pm
Events
An engaging lecture followed by an exciting show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater for seniors 65 and better
Nov 04 @ 10:00am
A view of people sitting in theater style chairs in a darkened room from behind. The people are front lit so we only see the outlines of the seated people. The top of the image is brighter and has a purple and blue glow. Events
Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries.
Nov 04 @ 10:30pm
Films
Cities of the Future. Image of a woman overlooking a futuristic city through the window of a futuristic vehicle. Films

Oct 08 @ 12:00pm
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A blue whale tail out of the water in the background is a massive cargo ship Films
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes you on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale.
Oct 08 @ 1:00pm
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A very content panda eats bamboo while leaning back. There are dozens of bamboo pieces laying on top of the panda's chest. Films
Join Qian Qian on her exciting new adventures into the mountains of Sichuan as she experiences nature for the first time and discovers the freedom—and perils—of the wild side.
Oct 08 @ 2:00pm
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The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space Films
See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Oct 08 @ 4:00pm
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Experiences
A white teen boy stands by a black teen boy. The black boy is sitting and touching a touch screen computer. Above them is a sign that says Design a Skate Park. What does it take to create a video game, mix and master music or design a skate park that produces the biggest thrills?
Optical illusion with black squares, grey grid, and white dots. The illusion makes it look like black dots are moving around inside the white dots. Discover it’s not what you see but how you see that matters
Miniature Tesla coil with arcs of electricity branching out It’s Electric brings the science and history of electricity to life through an introduction to the types and uses of electricity
Toddler girl in a yellow shirt holding half circle shapes in front of her eyes with green and red see through panels Learning is fun with developmentally appropriate activities
Three portrait panels in black frames sit on a wavy rainbow wall Queer and intersectional identities are revolutionizing how science gets done
Two women playing in a white ball pit Inviting the young and the young-at-heart to leave the digital world behind, hit pause on their busy lives and recapture the nostalgia of play.
A dark image with electric blue lines shooting towards the viewer down a hallway. The far end of the hallway has a group of people stand, walking, and running towards the viewer. Power Play San Diego is all about the San Diego power grid—how it works, where the energy comes from and how it gets into your home
Man wearing VR headset An eye-popping, virtual reality adventure simulator
Aerial photo of a manmade river cut through the desert Explore the diverse sources of San Diego’s water and the methods of delivering and processing it
Middle school aged girl with adult man playing with a lightbulb exhibit Interactive experiences let you understand how electricity is generated and how we all can conserve energy
View of Earth from space with cities lit up Immerse yourself in four interactive areas in this gallery while understanding new discoveries about our Earth, Sun, Solar System and Universe
Woman tinkering with colored paper on a cutting mat Everyone has an eXciting, innovative side, and Studio X is a place where families can eXplore it
Two women playing in a white ball pit Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool

The Fleet engages the San Diego community in the wonders of science, interacting through immersive experiences and fostering connections throughout San Diego County.

The Fleet Blog

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Man holding a beer.

Let's Brew Some Beer!

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Two Scientist Walk into a Bar program, the Fleet Science Center has collaborated with
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Science professionals gathered for Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar outdoors

Scientist Takeover

Hello from your friendly neighborhood scientists! We hope to see you at our upcoming Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar 10th anniversary party on September 13th!

Experience the wonders of science and create unforgettable memories with the Fleet Science Center. 

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