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.

Nov 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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

Nov 25, 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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

Nov 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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

Nov 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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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?

Nov 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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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?

Nov 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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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

Coming to the Giant Dome Theater on November 21!

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 01, 2025

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.

Dec 03, 2025

Spiral galaxy

The Sky Tonight

7:00pm

Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows

Spiral galaxy

The Sky Tonight

8:15pm

Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows

Dec 04, 2025

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

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

6:00pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

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

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

6:00pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

Dec 05, 2025

A family gathered around a work bench focused on doing crafts

December Nights

3:00pm

San Diego's largest holiday festival—right here in Balboa Park!

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

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

6:00pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

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

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

6:30pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

Dec 06, 2025

A family gathered around a work bench focused on doing crafts

December Nights

3:00pm

San Diego's largest holiday festival—right here in Balboa Park!

Dec 12, 2025

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

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

6:00pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

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 14, 2025

Spiral galaxy

The Sky Tonight

11:00am

Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows

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 16, 2025

Suds & Science

6:30pm

Scientific minds meet in a local bar

Dec 17, 2025

Spiral galaxy

The Sky Tonight

7:00pm

Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows

Dec 18, 2025

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

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

5:30pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

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

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

6:00pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

Dec 19, 2025

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

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

5:00pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

Dec 20, 2025

Young girl with large headphones and closed eyes, smiling with a rainbow overlaid on top in the corners

Accessibility Mornings

9:00am

A sensory-friendly experience

Dec 21, 2025

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 27, 2025

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

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

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

Dec 30, 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

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

Jan 09, 2026

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?

Jan 10, 2026

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?

Jan 20, 2026

Suds & Science

6:30pm

Scientific minds meet in a local bar

Jan 31, 2026

A young boy leans on a table and grins while looking at a beakers with red and blue liquid

Scout Workshops

9:00am

Earn a badge while connecting with other scouts

A young boy leans on a table and grins while looking at a beakers with red and blue liquid

Scout Workshops

11:00am

Earn a badge while connecting with other scouts

Mar 14, 2026

A young boy leans on a table and grins while looking at a beakers with red and blue liquid

Scout Workshops

9:00am

Earn a badge while connecting with other scouts

A young boy leans on a table and grins while looking at a beakers with red and blue liquid

Scout Workshops

11:00am

Earn a badge while connecting with other scouts

May 23, 2026

A young boy leans on a table and grins while looking at a beakers with red and blue liquid

Scout Workshops

9:00am

Earn a badge while connecting with other scouts

A young boy leans on a table and grins while looking at a beakers with red and blue liquid

Scout Workshops

11:00am

Earn a badge while connecting with other scouts

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