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!

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
A family gathered around a work bench focused on doing crafts Events
San Diego's largest holiday festival—right here in Balboa Park!
Dec 07 @ 5:00pm
Three young girls pose with pipets and test tubes while wearing safety goggles Events
Cultivate your curiosity in STEM
Dec 08 @ 10:00am
Dec 08 @ 1:00pm
Two women playing in a white ball pit Events
Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool
Dec 08 @ 11:00am
Dec 09 @ 11:00am
Dec 10 @ 11:00am
Dec 11 @ 11:00am
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Dec 21 @ 10:00am
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Spiral galaxy Events
Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows
Dec 08 @ 11:00am
Dec 18 @ 7:00pm
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
From the creators of the multi award-winning Mesmerica comes a brand-new epic immersive experience unlike any other.
Dec 13 @ 6:30pm
Dec 13 @ 8:00pm
Dec 15 @ 6:30pm
Dec 15 @ 8:00pm
Dec 22 @ 6:30pm
Dec 22 @ 8:00pm
Dec 28 @ 6:30pm
Dec 28 @ 8:00pm
Dec 29 @ 6:30pm
Dec 29 @ 8:00pm
A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles Events
Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever
Dec 17 @ 8:30pm
Dec 18 @ 8:30pm
Dec 19 @ 8:30pm
Young girl with large headphones and closed eyes, smiling with a rainbow overlaid on top in the corners Events
A sensory-friendly experience
Dec 21 @ 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
Dec 21 @ 9:00am
Dec 21 @ 11:00am
Events
Turning curious kids into happy campers
Dec 23 @ 9:00am
Dec 30 @ 9:00am
Dec 31 @ 9:00am
Jan 02 @ 9:00am
Jan 03 @ 9:00am
Films
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.
Dec 07 @ 1:00pm
Dec 07 @ 4:00pm
Dec 08 @ 1:00pm
Dec 08 @ 4:00pm
Dec 09 @ 1:00pm
Dec 09 @ 4:00pm
Dec 10 @ 1:00pm
Dec 10 @ 4:00pm
Dec 11 @ 1:00pm
Dec 11 @ 4:00pm
Dec 12 @ 1:00pm
Dec 12 @ 4:00pm
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Dec 13 @ 4:00pm
Dec 14 @ 1:00pm
Dec 14 @ 4:00pm
Dec 15 @ 1:00pm
Dec 15 @ 4:00pm
Dec 16 @ 1:00pm
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Dec 20 @ 1:00pm
Dec 20 @ 4:00pm
Dec 21 @ 1:00pm
Dec 21 @ 4:00pm
Dec 22 @ 1:00pm
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Dec 23 @ 1:00pm
Dec 23 @ 4:00pm
Dec 24 @ 1:00pm
Dec 24 @ 4:00pm
Dec 26 @ 1:00pm
Dec 26 @ 4:00pm
Dec 27 @ 1:00pm
Dec 27 @ 4:00pm
Dec 28 @ 1:00pm
Dec 28 @ 4:00pm
Dec 29 @ 1:00pm
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Dec 30 @ 1:00pm
Dec 30 @ 4:00pm
Dec 31 @ 1:00pm
Dec 31 @ 4:00pm
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.
Dec 07 @ 2:00pm
Dec 08 @ 2:00pm
Dec 08 @ 5:00pm
Dec 09 @ 2:00pm
Dec 09 @ 5:00pm
Dec 10 @ 2:00pm
Dec 10 @ 5:00pm
Dec 11 @ 2:00pm
Dec 11 @ 5:00pm
Dec 12 @ 2:00pm
Dec 12 @ 5:00pm
Dec 13 @ 2:00pm
Dec 13 @ 5:00pm
Dec 14 @ 2:00pm
Dec 14 @ 5:00pm
Dec 15 @ 2:00pm
Dec 15 @ 5:00pm
Dec 16 @ 2:00pm
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Dec 20 @ 5:00pm
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Dec 29 @ 5:00pm
Dec 30 @ 2:00pm
Dec 30 @ 5:00pm
Dec 31 @ 2:00pm
Dec 31 @ 5:00pm
The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space Films
See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Dec 07 @ 3:00pm
Dec 08 @ 3:00pm
Dec 09 @ 3:00pm
Dec 10 @ 3:00pm
Dec 11 @ 3:00pm
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Dec 13 @ 11:00am
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Dec 20 @ 11:00am
Dec 20 @ 3:00pm
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Dec 30 @ 3:00pm
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Dec 31 @ 3:00pm
Cities of the Future. Image of a woman overlooking a futuristic city through the window of a futuristic vehicle. Films

Dec 08 @ 12:00pm
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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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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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