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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.
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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....
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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...
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Flight of the Butterflies [IMAX]Join the Most Incredible Migration on EarthThe 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...
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To The Arctic [IMAX]An Extraordinary Journey to the Top of the WorldThe 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-...
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The Instrument That ROCKED the WorldStarting 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... -
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... -
Comets, Meteors, AsteroidsThe 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.... -
Get Your Hands On ScienceOur newest Main Gallery exhibition combines some of our all-time favorites with never-seen-before interactive exhibits from San Francisco’s Exploratorium. This collection features opportunities to explore mechanics, motion, math, hearing, electricity and...
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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... -
Flight of the ButterfliesThe 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... -
Public Nierman Challenger MissionHead 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... -
Impossible RailwaysNew! 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,... -
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... -
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Is 40Celebrate Forty Years of Science, Learning and Fun We’re more than 14,600 days old … but who’s counting?! Oh, that’s right—we are! We invite YOU to join our year-long anniversary celebration. We’re bringing a blockbuster exhibition, incredible events...
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IMAX Films and Digital Shows
Explore the ends of the Earth, dive deep into the ocean, float through outer space—all without leaving the comfort of your seat. Inside the Fleet's iconic Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, IMAX movies and planetarium shows come to life, immersing you in a 360-degree tour of places you've only imagined.
With a 76-foot wraparound movie screen and 16,000 watts of digital surround sound, the theater is a marvel of science itself. Our state-of-the-art, full-dome digital projection system and IMAX projection system produce incredible images nearly eight stories high.
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May 19
12:00pm 2:00pm |
May 20
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm |
May 21
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm |
May 22
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm |
May 23
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm |
May 24
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 8:00pm |
May 25
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm |
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May 26
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm |
May 27
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm |
May 28
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm |
May 29
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm |
May 30
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm |
May 31
12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 8:00pm |
Jun 1 showtimes coming soon |
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| Jun 2 showtimes coming soon | Jun 3 showtimes coming soon | Jun 4 showtimes coming soon | Jun 5 showtimes coming soon | Jun 6 showtimes coming soon | Jun 7 showtimes coming soon | Jun 8 showtimes coming soon |
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| Jun 9 showtimes coming soon | Jun 10 showtimes coming soon | Jun 11 showtimes coming soon | Jun 12 showtimes coming soon | Jun 13 showtimes coming soon | Jun 14 showtimes coming soon | Jun 15 showtimes coming soon |
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May 19
3:00pm |
May 20
3:00pm |
May 21
3:00pm |
May 22
3:00pm |
May 23
3:00pm |
May 24
3:00pm 7:00pm |
May 25
3:00pm |
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May 26
3:00pm |
May 27
3:00pm |
May 28
3:00pm |
May 29
3:00pm |
May 30
3:00pm |
May 31
3:00pm 7:00pm |
Jun 1 showtimes coming soon |
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| Jun 2 showtimes coming soon | Jun 3 showtimes coming soon | Jun 4 showtimes coming soon | Jun 5 showtimes coming soon | Jun 6 showtimes coming soon | Jun 7 showtimes coming soon | Jun 8 showtimes coming soon |
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Join the Most Incredible Migration on Earth
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May 19
11:00am 5:00pm |
May 20
5:00pm |
May 21
5:00pm |
May 22
5:00pm |
May 23
5:00pm |
May 24
5:00pm |
May 25
11:00am 5:00pm |
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May 26
11:00am 5:00pm |
May 27
11:00am 5:00pm |
May 28
5:00pm |
May 29
5:00pm |
May 30
5:00pm |
May 31
5:00pm |
Jun 1 showtimes coming soon |
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| Jun 2 showtimes coming soon | Jun 3 showtimes coming soon | Jun 4 showtimes coming soon | Jun 5 showtimes coming soon | Jun 6 showtimes coming soon | Jun 7 showtimes coming soon | Jun 8 showtimes coming soon |
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| Jun 9 showtimes coming soon | Jun 10 showtimes coming soon | Jun 11 showtimes coming soon | Jun 12 showtimes coming soon | Jun 13 showtimes coming soon | Jun 14 showtimes coming soon | Jun 15 showtimes coming soon |
An Extraordinary Journey to the Top of the World
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May 19
1:00pm 6:00pm |
May 20
1:00pm |
May 21
1:00pm |
May 22
1:00pm |
May 23
1:00pm |
May 24
1:00pm 6:00pm |
May 25
1:00pm 6:00pm |
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May 26
1:00pm 6:00pm |
May 27
1:00pm |
May 28
1:00pm |
May 29
1:00pm |
May 30
1:00pm |
May 31
1:00pm 6:00pm |
Jun 1 showtimes coming soon |
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