Hours of Operation

Daily: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

First Wednesday of the month: 10 a.m.–8:15 p.m.

Craveology Café and the North Star Science Store: Temporarily closed. Learn more about our renovation project here.

Dec 24, 2025

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Superpower Dogs

12:00pm

Experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world's most amazing dogs.

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Dec 26, 2025

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Superpower Dogs

12:00pm

Experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world's most amazing dogs.

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles

Candlelight Concerts

6:15pm

Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratizing access to culture by allowing people all over the world

A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles

Candlelight Concerts

8:30pm

Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratizing access to culture by allowing people all over the world

Dec 27, 2025

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Superpower Dogs

12:00pm

Experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world's most amazing dogs.

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

An eye is in the middle of a green, golden clouds with James Hood's Astronomica lettering on the top.

Astronomica

6:30pm

It’s in our nature to look up at the night sky and wonder: Where did we come from?

An eye is in the middle of a green, golden clouds with James Hood's Astronomica lettering on the top.

Astronomica

8:00pm

It’s in our nature to look up at the night sky and wonder: Where did we come from?

Dec 28, 2025

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Superpower Dogs

12:00pm

Experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world's most amazing dogs.

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

An eye is in the middle of a green, golden clouds with James Hood's Astronomica lettering on the top.

Astronomica

6:30pm

It’s in our nature to look up at the night sky and wonder: Where did we come from?

An eye is in the middle of a green, golden clouds with James Hood's Astronomica lettering on the top.

Astronomica

8:00pm

It’s in our nature to look up at the night sky and wonder: Where did we come from?

Dec 29, 2025

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Superpower Dogs

12:00pm

Experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world's most amazing dogs.

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Dec 30, 2025

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Superpower Dogs

12:00pm

Experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world's most amazing dogs.

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Dec 31, 2025

In a bright indoor setting, a fair-skinned, young adult woman with long, dark brown hair and three young children participate in a science project, gathered on the floor around a white plastic container. The woman, likely a science volunteer, assists the children with the experiment, holding a slender wooden rod, possibly a stirring stick, and peering down into the container. She is dressed in a blue short-sleeve shirt featuring a science-related logo and the words "SCIENCE VOLUNTEER," paired with tan khaki

STEM Camps

9:00am

Turning curious kids into happy campers

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Superpower Dogs

12:00pm

Experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world's most amazing dogs.

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Jan 01, 2026

An orange filtered sunset image of a city on a river. The sun is setting directly behind three large spire sky scrapers

Dream Big: Engineering Our World

11:00am

Explore human engineering marvels, big and small.

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.

The Blue Angels

12:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

An orange filtered sunset image of a city on a river. The sun is setting directly behind three large spire sky scrapers

Dream Big: Engineering Our World

4:00pm

Explore human engineering marvels, big and small.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Jan 02, 2026

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

12:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Jan 03, 2026

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

12:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Jan 04, 2026

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

12:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Jan 05, 2026

Two seniors making hand shadows on a violet and red colored wall

Senior Mondays

12:00am

An engaging lecture followed by an exciting show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater for seniors 65 and better

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.

Sharp Minds

10:30am

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

An orange filtered sunset image of a city on a river. The sun is setting directly behind three large spire sky scrapers

Dream Big: Engineering Our World

12:00pm

Explore human engineering marvels, big and small.

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Jan 06, 2026

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

12:00pm

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

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

2:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

3:00pm

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

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

5:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Jan 07, 2026

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

11:00am

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

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.

The Blue Angels

12:00pm

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

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

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