San Diego's Fleet Science Center

Survival of the Slowest

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In the Giant Dome Theater

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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.

Events

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The Sky Tonight

Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows

Jul 02 @ 7:00pm

Jul 02 @ 8:15pm

Jul 13 @ 11:00am

Jul 16 @ 11:00am

A group of people pose in a brewery and smile at the camera

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Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

Jul 03 @ 6:00pm

Jul 11 @ 6:30pm

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Jul 18 @ 5:00pm

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STEM Camps

Turning curious kids into happy campers

Jul 07 @ 9:00am

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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.

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Sharp Minds

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

Jul 07 @ 10:30am

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Beautifica

From the creators of the multi award-winning Mesmerica comes a brand-new epic immersive experience unlike any other.

Jul 11 @ 6:30pm

Jul 11 @ 8:00pm

Jul 26 @ 6:30pm

Jul 26 @ 8:00pm

A hispanic woman gives a young hispanic girl a piggy-back ride in front of a vibrant abstract mural on a wall outside.

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Neighborhood Networks

Working with the community of those who share a passion for science.

Jul 26 @ 10:00am

Two school aged kids look on a foaming beaker. The front girl holds foam bubbles in her hand and smiles.

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Genius in the House

What can take your fun day at the science center to the next level?

Jul 26 @ 2:00pm

Films

The Blue Angels

Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage.

Jun 30 @ 11:00am

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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.

Jun 30 @ 12:00pm

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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

Jun 30 @ 1:00pm

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Films

From the director of Top Gun: Maverick comes a new need for speed in

Jul 05 @ 6:00pm

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A composite image of Serengeti animals standing on a rock in front of a deep blue sky. The animals from front to back left to right are a lioness lion and cub, water buffalo, giraffes, elephants, zebras, and vultures in the sky. In the front bottom in glowing gold are the words Serengeti Journey to the Heart of Africa

Films

Serengeti Documentary

Home to most of Africa’s iconic animals and the annual wildebeest migration

Jul 07 @ 12:00pm

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

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

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

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

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Welcome to your Fleet Science Center

Know Before You Go

The Fleet Blog

Opinion: Why Public Science Funding Matters More Than Ever

Empowering Inclusion in STEAM

Let's Brew Some Beer!

Welcome to your Fleet Science Center

Know Before You Go

The Fleet Blog

Opinion: Why Public Science Funding Matters More Than Ever

Empowering Inclusion in STEAM

Let's Brew Some Beer!

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