Survival of the Slowest
Survival of the Slowest
Slow and steady wins the race!
Blue Angels - Special Edition available in IMAX
In the Giant Dome Theater

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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!

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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
Spiral galaxy Events
The Sky Tonight
Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows
May 21 @ 11:00am
Jun 04 @ 7:00pm
Jun 04 @ 8:15pm
Jun 08 @ 11:00am
Jun 18 @ 11:00am
A toddler boy looks at a marble run and smiles widely Events
Young Scientists
Discover the wonders of science together
May 22 @ 10:00am
May 22 @ 12:00pm
May 24 @ 9:00am
May 24 @ 11:00am
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May 24 @ 11:00am
May 29 @ 10:00am
May 29 @ 12:00pm
May 31 @ 9:00am
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May 31 @ 11:00am
image of a starry universe with a person made out of stars holding a sphere with tree in the middle with James Hood's Beautifica words on the background. Events
Beautifica
From the creators of the multi award-winning Mesmerica comes a brand-new epic immersive experience unlike any other.
May 24 @ 6:30pm
May 24 @ 8:00pm
Two school aged kids look on a foaming beaker. The front girl holds foam bubbles in her hand and smiles. Events
Genius in the House
What can take your fun day at the science center to the next level?
May 25 @ 11:00am
Jun 01 @ 11:00am
Jun 08 @ 11:00am
Jun 15 @ 11:00am
Art for Planetary Health Creative Workshops Series Events
Art for Planetary Health Creative Catalyst Workshop Series
Explore the interconnectedness of human health and planetary ecosystems through the power of art
May 28 @ 5:30pm
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STEM Camps
Turning curious kids into happy campers
Jun 02 @ 9:00am
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Senior Mondays
An engaging lecture followed by an exciting show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater for seniors 65 and better
Jun 02 @ 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
Sharp Minds
Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries.
Jun 02 @ 10:30am
A group of people pose in a brewery and smile at the camera Events
Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®
Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar
Jun 04 @ 6:00pm
Jun 05 @ 6:00pm
Jun 05 @ 6:00pm
Jun 06 @ 6:00pm
Jun 06 @ 6:30pm
Jun 13 @ 6:30pm
Jun 19 @ 5:30pm
Jun 19 @ 6:00pm
Jun 20 @ 5:00pm
Films
The Blue Angels. Two squadron airplanes in midair with the sky behind with clouds below. The sun is hiding behind clouds. The Blue Angels logo is under the Airplanes. Films
The Blue Angels
Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage.
May 20 @ 3:00pm
May 21 @ 12:00pm
May 21 @ 3:00pm
May 22 @ 12:00pm
May 22 @ 3:00pm
May 23 @ 12:00pm
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May 30 @ 12:00pm
May 30 @ 3:00pm
May 31 @ 12:00pm
May 31 @ 3:00pm
The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space Films
Deep Sky Documentary
See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
May 20 @ 4:00pm
May 21 @ 1:00pm
May 21 @ 4:00pm
May 22 @ 1:00pm
May 22 @ 4:00pm
May 23 @ 1:00pm
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May 31 @ 1:00pm
May 31 @ 4:00pm
A blue whale tail out of the water in the background is a massive cargo ship Films
Blue Whales Documentary
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes you on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale.
May 21 @ 2:00pm
May 22 @ 2:00pm
May 23 @ 11:00am
May 23 @ 2:00pm
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F1 Films
F1
From the director of Top Gun: Maverick comes a new need for speed in
Jun 27 @ 6:00pm
Jun 28 @ 6:00pm
Jun 29 @ 6:00pm
Jul 05 @ 6:00pm
Jul 06 @ 6:00pm
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.
Design Zone
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.
Illusions
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
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
Kid City
Learning is fun with developmentally appropriate activities
Three portrait panels in black frames sit on a wavy rainbow wall
New Science
Queer and intersectional identities are revolutionizing how science gets done
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
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
Pulseworks® VR Transporter
An eye-popping, virtual reality adventure simulator
Aerial photo of a manmade river cut through the desert
San Diego's Water
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
So Watt!
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
Space Gallery
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
Studio X
Everyone has an eXciting, innovative side, and Studio X is a place where families can eXplore it
Close-up of a sloth sleeping, it features a sloth from the nose up, filling the entire frame, excluding a tan bar on the left side of the image. The sloth has brown and shaggy hair on top of its head. Its eyes are closed, and its dark and fleshy nose is square with nostrils facing forward. The sloth's hair is thin and coarse with light and dark brown strands.
Survival of the Slowest
Learn about counterintuitive adaptations that help animals survive and thrive in the wild!

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

Photo of a stage of the California STEAM Symposium

Empowering Inclusion in STEAM

Led by the Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation (CDEF), the California STEAM Sympos
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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!
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