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50th Anniversary Celebration
50 Years of Celebrating and Elevating STEM
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Neighborhood Networks
Working with the community of those who share a passion for science
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Experiences
Explore hands-on interactive gallery spaces
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Membership
Get ready to spark your curiosity and enjoy a full year of great benefits! 
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Events
See what's coming up at the Fleet and in the community

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!

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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.


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?
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Flashback

Journey through the past five decades with our classic collection and vivid memories.
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Illusions

Discover it’s not what you see but how you see that matters.
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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.
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New Science

Queer and intersectional identities are revolutionizing how science gets done
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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.
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Pulseworks® VR Transporter

An eye-popping, virtual reality adventure simulator
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San Diego's Water

Explore the diverse sources of San Diego’s water and the methods of delivering and processing it.
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So Watt!

Interactive experiences let you understand how electricity is generated and how we all can conserve energy
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Space Gallery

Immerse yourself in four interactive areas in this gallery while understanding new discoveries about our Earth, Sun, Solar System and Universe.
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Studio X

Everyone has an eXciting, innovative side, and Studio X is a place where families can eXplore it.
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A scuba diver swims through a narrow crevasse in an underwater cave. Films

Ancient Caves

Science and adventure come together as you delve into the unknown, where few humans ever go.
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Train Time

Join the crew of a giant freight train for a journey across North America.
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Turtle Odyssey

Travel with an Australian green sea turtle across the ocean and back.
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Antarctica

Travel to the world’s most extreme continent.
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Dream Big: Engineering Our World

Explore human engineering marvels, big and small.
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Serengeti

Home to most of Africa’s iconic animals and the annual wildebeest migration
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50th Anniversary Celebration

We are excited to celebrate this milestone with you
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Celebrate Science & Beer

Science and beer go together like hops and barley
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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
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Sharp Minds

Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries.
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The Sky Tonight

Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show
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Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar
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Science Clubs

Cultivate your curiosity in STEM
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Junior Science Club

Explore and experiment in a variety of STEM fields
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Serengeti POP

Be among the first to see our newest documentary film
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Accessibility Mornings

A sensory-friendly experience
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STEM Camps

Turning curious kids into happy campers
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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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Annual SciTech Challenge Showcases Collaboration and Innovation

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What the Camera Sees in Ancient Caves

(Image above) Jonathan Bird (left) and support diver Todd Kelly complete decompression on oxygen after a three-hour dive to Fangorn Forest in Crystal Cave, Abaco, Bahamas, where Kelly got stuck in
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STEM in the Community: San Ysidro

Second Annual San Ysidro STEM Fair Engages the Community on April 28
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