May 25th - Early Closure 6 PM. Last Theater Show 6 PM.

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- IMAX & Digital Shows
  The Human Body - Spanish
  
  The Human Body - Spanish [IMAX]
  
  */ Come see the show at 4pm on Sunday, May 19th at our Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater.
  
  Rocky Mountain Express
  
  Rocky Mountain Express [IMAX]
  
  All aboard! Rocky Mountain Express will propel you on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the Canadian Rockies, highlighting the adventure of building the nation’s first transcontinental railway. Retracing the original route aboard...
  
  Cosmic Collisions
  
  Cosmic Collisions [Digital]
  
  The new digital show Cosmic Collisions launches you on a thrilling trip through space and time to explore the astronomical impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe. From subatomic particles to the largest galaxies, cosmic...
  
  Flight of the Butterflies
  
  Flight of the Butterflies [IMAX]
  
  Join the Most Incredible Migration on Earth
  
  The iconic monarch butterfly is a true marvel of nature. It weighs less than a penny, yet it makes one of the longest migrations on Earth across a continent, with pinpoint navigational accuracy, to a secluded place it has never been. In Flight of the...
  
  To The Arctic
  
  To The Arctic [IMAX]
  
  An Extraordinary Journey to the Top of the World
  
  The documentary adventure “To The Arctic” tells the ultimate tale of survival. Narrated by Oscar® winner Meryl Streep, the film takes audiences on a never-before-experienced journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her twin seven-month-old cubs...
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- Exhibitions
  Guitar
  
  Guitar
  
  The Instrument That ROCKED the World
  
  Starting December 20th, the Fleet Science Center will ROCK you! The guitar is the single most enduring icon in American history. This rockin’ exhibition explores all facets of the world’s favorite musical instrument, from its history as an instrument...
  
  Origins of Life
  
  Origins of Life
  
  Science and art intersect in a new exhibit, where glass tubing, gas bottles, bubbling liquids and zapping electricity form a working science experiment and a work of art. The famous experiments carried out by Stanley Miller and Harold Urey at the...
  
  Great Balls of Fire
  
  Great Balls of Fire
  
  Comets, Meteors, Asteroids
  
  The new exhibition, Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Meteors, Asteroids, will make its West Coast debut here at the Fleet January 19, 2013, through June 11, 2013. The threat of a catastrophic impact from an asteroid or comet is a staple of popular culture....
  
  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
  Senior Mondays
  
  Senior Mondays
  
  The First Monday of Each Month
  
  The first Monday of every month, seniors 65 and better can enjoy the Science Center exhibits, an IMAX film, and educational programming on the quietest day of the month for only $7! No coupons or additional discounts are accepted. Afternoon Scholars: A...
  
  Science on the Rocks
  
  Science on the Rocks
  
  That's Hot: The Fleet's Summer Sizzler
  
  Our next Science on the Rocks party is coming up! That's Hot: The Fleet's Summer Sizzler will be held Thursday, June 13. The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center celebrates the season of tank tops and flip flops in style at the next fun-filled Science...
  
  Volunteer Orientation - Weekend
  
  Volunteer Orientation - Weekend
  
  Fleet volunteers and interns come from all different backgrounds, each with their own unique skills and expertise. What they have in common is their curiosity, love of learning, enthusiasm, and dedication to creating an excellent guest experience. In...
  
  Photo Contest
  
  Photo Contest
  
  Flight of the Butterflies
  
  The Flight of the Butterflies photo contest encourages San Diego residents to submit their best photos of butterflies in Balboa Park and the greater San Diego region. Prizes include a three-piece butterfly luggage set (value: $860) and tickets to see...
  
  Go to Mars!
  
  Go to Mars!
  
  Public Nierman Challenger Mission
  
  Head to Mars With Your Family or Friends! Voyage to Mars in the year 2076 to replace a crew working at Chryse Station, a permanent research base on the Martian surface. In addition to continuing research of the exciting planet, you’ll calculate...
  
  Dome Discussion
  
  Dome Discussion
  
  Impossible Railways
  
  New! Dome Discussion Impossible Railways IMAX Film & Lecture Featuring Dr. Reena Deutsch This is a special event. No member vouchers, discounts, or coupons may be used. Enjoy a special screening of Rocky Mountain Express on Thursday, April 18,...
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Events

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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Young Scientists

Preschool Science Program

Upcoming dates:

September 12, 2012 - 12:00am to March 2, 2014 - 12:00am

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40th Anniversary

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Is 40

Upcoming dates:

March 9, 2013 - 10:00am to February 28, 2014 - 7:00pm

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Family Science Saturdays

In the Tinkering Studio

Upcoming dates:

May 25, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

June 1, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

June 8, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

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Senior Mondays

The First Monday of Each Month

Upcoming dates:

June 3, 2013 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm

July 1, 2013 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm

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Residents' Free Tuesdays

The First Tuesday of Each Month

Upcoming dates:

June 4, 2013 - 10:00am to 5:00pm

July 2, 2013 - 10:00am to 5:00pm

August 6, 2013 - 10:00am to 5:00pm

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Exploring Ethics

Upcoming dates:

June 5, 2013 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

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The Sky Tonight

Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show

Upcoming dates:

June 5, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

July 3, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

August 7, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Saturday Science Club for Girls

Amusement Park Physics

Upcoming dates:

June 8, 2013 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

April 12, 2014 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

May 10, 2014 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

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Volunteer Orientation - Weekend

Upcoming dates:

June 9, 2013 - 9:30am to 12:00pm

June 15, 2013 - 9:30am to 12:00pm

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Science on the Rocks

That's Hot: The Fleet's Summer Sizzler

Upcoming dates:

June 13, 2013 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm

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IMAX en Español

Únete a Nosotros

Upcoming dates:

June 16, 2013 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

July 21, 2013 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

August 18, 2013 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

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Volunteer Orientation - Wednesday

Upcoming dates:

June 19, 2013 - 3:00pm to 5:30pm

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Summer Camps

Summer Science Fun in 2013

Upcoming dates:

June 24, 2013 - 12:00am to August 23, 2013 - 12:00am