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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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40th Anniversary BIG BANG GALA
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Big Bang Gala Co-Chairs:
Lori Fleet-Martin and Nancy Robertson
40 YEARS AGO A SPARK IGNITED OUR IMAGINATIONS
Join us for a black-tie gala on Saturday, May 11, 2013 to celebrate the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and its 40 years of success in bringing hands-on science to our San Diego community. Gather with us as we honor the past leadership of the Fleet and imagine its innovative future.
Proceeds benefit the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and its new Innovation Fund.
Dynamic educational experiences. Blockbuster scientific exhibitions. New technology demystified. The Innovation Fund will make all of these possible, and more. The Innovation Fund (IF) is the Fleet’s vital resource for developing, growing and sustaining cutting-edge strategies to inspire lifelong science and technology learning, understanding and enjoyment in San Diego and beyond. By enabling the Fleet to acquire premier exhibitions, foster informal science education and create pioneering dome presentations, IF will ensure that the Fleet expands its critical role in inspiring minds and connecting individuals to science and technology.
Gather with us as we honor the past leadership of the Fleet and imagine its innovative future.
Gala Activities |
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6:00 p.m. |
Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres and Interactive Fun |
7:30 p.m. |
Dinner & Presentation Hosted by News 8 Meteorologist Matt Baylow - Main Gallery |
9:00 p.m. |
Dessert & Dancing to the sounds of The Fabulous Ultratones |
11:30 p.m. |
Last Call |
For additional information:
Call 619.238.1233 x830
Become a Member
Join the more than 13,000 proud members of the Fleet! Each membership supports the Fleet’s nonprofit mission of inspiring lifelong learning. Plus, members enjoy fantastic benefits, like unlimited free access to our hands-on exhibit galleries, free or discounted IMAX film and digital show tickets, discounted (or free) planetarium shows, savings on education programs for you and your family, and more.
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A Fleet membership lasts an entire year. Best of all, current members can purchase many memberships at a discount. Click here for a PDF application.






