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- IMAX & Digital Shows
  Under the Sea - Spanish
  
  Under the Sea - Spanish [IMAX]
  
  Asómbrate con la maravillosa ecología marina que existe bajo del mar. Warner Bros. Pictures y la corporación de IMAX presenta Under the Sea, la película del Reuben H. Fleet Science Center IMAX® DOME Theater. A través de las majestuosas imágenes de IMAX,...
  
  Alaska
  
  Alaska [IMAX]
  
  Spirit of the Wild
  
  Embark on an amazing journey through a land of Arctic ice, breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife, as you witness the majesty of wild Alaska and celebrate its unparalleled life. The film reveals the ultimate story of survival, where life...
  
  Journey to the South Pacific
  
  Journey to the South Pacific [IMAX]
  
  Set sail on a breathtaking IMAX® adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua, where life flourishes above and below the sea. Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he leads a journey of discovery to this magical place. Home to more than 2,000...
  
  Rolling Stones at the Max
  
  Rolling Stones at the Max [IMAX]
  
  Special limited engagement! See the Stones: Bigger and louder than ever before! Shot on location in Turin, Berlin and London, Rolling Stones at the MAX features the band performing during their highly-acclaimed Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle tour. The Stones...
  
  Mysteries of the Unseen World
  
  Mysteries of the Unseen World [IMAX]
  
  What you can't see is right before your eyes!
  
  Mysteries of the Unseen World provides you with an incredible look at things that are normally too slow, too fast, too small or too vast for the human eye to see. The film's innovative use of high-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy and...
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- Exhibitions
  On the Fly
  
  On the Fly
  
  Technology Takes Off
  
  Explore aerodynamics and flight technology in the Fleet’s newest exhibition, On the Fly: Technology Takes Off. The exhibition features multiple daily performances by small-scale unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), complemented by interactive stations where...
  
  Guitar
  
  Guitar
  
  The Instrument That Rocked the World
  
  The Fleet Science Center will ROCK you! The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is cranking science up to 11 with the West Coast premiere of GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World! Experience the guitar through 60 instruments, nearly 100 artifacts...
  
  Explor-O-Rama
  
  Explor-O-Rama
  
  Get Your Hands On Science
  
  Our Main Gallery exhibition combines some of our all-time favorites with exciting interactive exhibits from San Francisco’s Exploratorium. This collection features opportunities to explore mechanics, motion, math, hearing, electricity and many other...
  Permanent Exhibitions
  The Fleet has 12 exhibitions permanently on display.
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- Events
  Happy Birthday, Einstein!
  
  Happy Birthday, Einstein!
  
  Celebrate Einstein’s birthday (and Pi Day!) on March 14 by taking Flat Albert on an adventure throughout San Diego! It’s easy and fun. Just follow these five simple steps. Print out Flat Albert (click the Flat Albert name to the left to reach...
  
  STEAM Family Day
  
  STEAM Family Day
  
  At the Fleet
  
  Join the Fleet Science Center and the Maker and DIY community and discover the fun of doing it your way on STEAM Family Day in Balboa Park! STEAM Family Day is a park-wide event. The Fleet is hosting great activities outdoors and indoors. Outside on the...
  
  Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar
  
  Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar
  
  50 Scientists. 25 Bars. One Night. All over San Diego County. Join us for the kick off of our new program: Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar … What sounds like the beginning of a rather bad joke is a fun, new outreach program by the Reuben H. Fleet...
  
  Astronomy Night
  
  Astronomy Night
  
  A Night of Stargazing
  
  Astronomy Night will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in a variety of community locations across San Diego County, including community centers and libraries. Locations are listed below. The goal of Astronomy Night is to assist with the...
  
  Meet the Maker
  
  Meet the Maker
  
  Master Luthier for Taylor Guitars, Andy Powers
  
  Premier guitar crafters Taylor Guitars is headquartered in San Diego. Meet their master guitar-maker, Andy Powers, at the Fleet. Enjoy a special after-hours visit to the GUITAR exhibition, and then take a seat in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. There,...
  
  Spanish Nights - With the Romeros
  
  Spanish Nights - With the Romeros
  
  The renowned "Royal Family of the Guitar" will appear in the first-ever live music presentation in the Eugene and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. Learn more about the Romeros. Saturday,...
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Every day, there are exciting new things to do at the Fleet. We've got events and activities for children, adults and the whole family, including lectures, workshops, shows, festivals, camps, special screenings and more. See what's happening today, this weekend and beyond.

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Happy Birthday, Einstein!

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Happy Birthday, Einstein!

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Young Scientists

Preschool Science Program

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Young Scientists

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Suds & Science

An Evening of Thinking and Drinking

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Suds & Science

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San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering

Excite Your Mind

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San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering

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Family Science Saturdays

In the Tinkering Studio

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Family Science Saturdays

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STEAM Family Day

At the Fleet

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STEAM Family Day

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IMAX en Español

Únete a Nosotros

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IMAX en Español

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Astronomy Night

A Night of Stargazing

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Astronomy Night

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Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar

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Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar

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Rock in the Park

A Live Concert Series Celebrating GUITAR

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Rock in the Park

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Spring Camp

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Spring Camp

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Residents' Free Tuesdays

The First Tuesday of Each Month

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Residents' Free Tuesdays

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Exploring Ethics

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Exploring Ethics

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The Sky Tonight

Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show

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The Sky Tonight

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Senior Mondays

The First Monday of Each Month

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Senior Mondays

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Science on the Rocks

The Science of Sex

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Science on the Rocks

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Camps

Science Fun When School is Done

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Camps

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