Hours of Operation

Daily: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Full closing date: August 21, 2026.

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

Sep 14, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 15, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Suds & Science

6:30pm

Scientific minds meet in a local bar

Sep 16, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 17, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 18, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 19, 2026

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

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 20, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 21, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 22, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 23, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 24, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

An adult woman engaging with the Velvet Hand exhibit.

Educator Open House

5:30pm

An evening of networking educators to explore and engage with Fleet resources for STEM education.

Sep 25, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 26, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

James Hood's Mesmerica

Mesmerica

6:30pm

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnot

James Hood's Mesmerica

Mesmerica

8:00pm

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnot

Sep 27, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 28, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 29, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Sep 30, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 01, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 02, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 03, 2026

Two women playing in a white ball pit

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 04, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 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.

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 06, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 07, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

photo of deep space

The Sky Tonight

7:00pm

Connecting our community to the wonders above.

photo of deep space

The Sky Tonight

8:15pm

Connecting our community to the wonders above.

Oct 08, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 09, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 10, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 11, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

photo of deep space

The Sky Tonight

11:00am

Connecting our community to the wonders above.

Oct 12, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 13, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 14, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 15, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 16, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles

Candlelight Concerts

6:15pm

Played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles.

A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles

Candlelight Concerts

8:30pm

Played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles.

Oct 17, 2026

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

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles

Candlelight Concerts

6:15pm

Played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles.

A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles

Candlelight Concerts

8:30pm

Played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles.

Oct 18, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 19, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 20, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Suds & Science

6:30pm

Scientific minds meet in a local bar

Oct 21, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

photo of deep space

The Sky Tonight

7:00pm

Connecting our community to the wonders above.

Oct 22, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 23, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 24, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 25, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 26, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 27, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 28, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 29, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 30, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Oct 31, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 01, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 02, 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

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 03, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 04, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

photo of deep space

The Sky Tonight

7:00pm

Connecting our community to the wonders above.

photo of deep space

The Sky Tonight

8:15pm

Connecting our community to the wonders above.

Nov 05, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 06, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 07, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 08, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

photo of deep space

The Sky Tonight

11:00am

Connecting our community to the wonders above.

Nov 09, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 10, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 11, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 12, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 13, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles

Candlelight Concerts

6:15pm

Played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles.

A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles

Candlelight Concerts

8:30pm

Played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles.

Nov 14, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 15, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 16, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 17, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 18, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 19, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 20, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles

Candlelight Concerts

6:15pm

Played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles.

A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles

Candlelight Concerts

8:30pm

Played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles.

Nov 21, 2026

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

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

James Hood's Mesmerica

Mesmerica

6:30pm

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnot

James Hood's Mesmerica

Mesmerica

8:00pm

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnot

Nov 22, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 23, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

Nov 24, 2026

The Ball Pool

11:00am

Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool and let your imagination roam.

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