The Fleet Science Center will be open from 12noon to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, December 6 & 7. Free admission is from 5-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday.
Membership
Spark your curiosity and enjoy a full year of great benefits.
The best way to experience the Fleet is to become a Fleet member or renew your current membership today. Together we can realize a San Diego where everyone is connected to the power of science.
General Benefits
- ADMISSION FOR A FULL YEAR
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- Unlimited exhibit gallery admission for 365 days from date of purchase.
- Enjoy all our interactives every day, including our traveling exhibits, always free to members.
- One documentary film per visit, per member.
- During every visit, you can enjoy a film of your choice.
- Household memberships do not include films, but you can always add a film to your visit for the member-discounted price of $8.95 per ticket.
- During every visit, you can enjoy a film of your choice.
- One-time use guest passes. Amount varies per level.
- Invite friends or family to experience the Fleet! Each guest pass allows free admission to the Fleet Science Center and a documentary film. (Household memberships do not include any film.)
- Unlimited exhibit gallery admission for 365 days from date of purchase.
- RECIPROCAL ADMISSION TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS
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- Free admission to other institutions that are a part of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).
- This applies to institutions that are outside of a 90-mile radius of the Fleet. Visit astc.org for full details. It is recommended that you check the admission requirements for the museum you are planning to visit in advance.
- The Big Exchange
- For the first time ever, the Fleet is joining the Big Exchange! Members can enjoy reciprocal admission to participating museums from May 1 to May 18. See the full list of participating museums.
- Free admission to other institutions that are a part of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).
- MEMBER EXCLUSIVES
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- Birthday gift for every member.
- Show your birthday email at the ticket counter to get your special gift the month of your birthday.
- Invitations to exclusive members-only events.
- This includes access to our film opening events, members only time, and more.
- Monthly Fleet e-newsletter and member e-newsletter.
- Stay up to date with all the happenings at the Fleet Science Center.
- See the archive
- Birthday gift for every member.
- DISCOUNTS
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- $12.50 general admission tickets for guests.
- Share the Fleet with friends and family for nearly half the price!
- $10 discount on The Sky Tonight planetarium shows.
- Save on viewing the stars! Purchase member tickets to The Sky Tonight planetarium show for $14.95 for adults, $9.95 for juniors and $12.95 for seniors.
- Adventurer, Voyager and Luminary memberships get free tickets to The Sky Tonight. Tickets are limited to the number of members the on membership.
- 10% discount at the North Star Science Store, Craveology Café and concessions.
- 10% off birthday party packages.
- $1 off Pulseworks® VR Transporter™ tickets.
- $1 off additional documentary film tickets.
- Discounts on Education programs.
- Save on STEM Camps, Young Scientists, Junior Science Clubs, Science Clubs and more.
- $12.50 general admission tickets for guests.
- PRIORITY ACCESS
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- Priority registration for our education programming.
- Members can enroll early in our high-volume programs, like summer STEM camps.
- Early access to tickets for our Hollywood feature films.
- Priority registration for our education programming.
Prefer snail mail? You can fill out a paper membership application.
Individual
$89
/yr
- 1 Member
- 2 Guest passes
- General Benefits
Individual PLUS
$109
/yr
- 2 Members
- 2 Guest Passes
- General Benefits
Household PLUS
$199
/yr
- 6 Members
- 4 Guest Passes
- General Benefits
Adventurer
$249
/yr
- 2 Members
- 2 Guest Passes
- Admission to The Sky Tonight Planetarium show
- Unlimited documentary films
- General Benefits
Voyager
$399
/yr
- 6 Members
- 6 Guest Passes
- Pre-Seating in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater
- Unlimited documentary films
- Admission to The Sky Tonight Planetarium show
- General Benefits
Household Exhibits Only
$119
/yr
- Includes up to 4 members
- 2 guest passes
- General Benefits
How Your Membership Helps
The Fleet is much more than a science center. As a leader in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, we create transformational moments daily by inspiring over 450,000 visitors, including over 100,000 students, each year.
The Fleet's mission is to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected to the power of science. Whether that connection happens at our science center in Balboa Park, in local schools or through our vast array of neighborhood programs, your membership support plays a key role in helping inspire the next generation of innovators. Thank you for making a difference.
Luminary Society
Please consider joining the Luminary Society, the Fleet's premiere circle of philanthropists supporting the Fleet’s mission, and enjoy exclusive VIP benefits and opportunities. Levels of support start at $1,499 annually. Learn more at the Luminary Society page or contact Anne McNulty at (619) 685-5756.