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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. Retracing the original route aboard... -
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 [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 secluded place it has never been. In Flight of the... -
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-month-old cubs...
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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... -
Get Your Hands On ScienceOur 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...
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The First Monday of Each MonthThe 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... -
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... -
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... -
Attention girls in grades 5 through 8... Join us on the second Saturday of each month to investigate exciting science topics. Each Saturday session will be filled with new challenges, hands-on activities and interaction with local women scientists.... -
In the Tinkering StudioJoin us in the Tinkering Studio for hands-on building fun each Saturday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., led by our tinkering gurus. Visitors work together on creative activities designed to spark curiosity and foster exploration. For example: make origami and... -
Join our celebration of the most famous irrational number. Help us create a giant, collaborative participatory art piece with mathematics as its foundation and inspiration. Each digit of pi, represented by one color strip of paper, will hang from the...
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40th Anniversary
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Turns 40
Celebrate beginning Saturday, March 9!
We’re 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’ll bring a blockbuster exhibition, incredible events and dynamic educational experiences to San Diego in the coming months to celebrate our forty years of interactive science education.
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center opened in 1973, bringing hands-on exhibits and the world’s first IMAX® Dome Theater to San Diego. Today, more than 400,000 visitors each year visit the Fleet to discover our 100+ hands-on exhibits for all ages and enjoy incredible IMAX films and planetarium shows in the recently renovated Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to connecting individuals to science and technology, and we look forward to our next four decades of inspiring lifelong learning.
The Fleet’s 40th Anniversary Signature Events are listed below, and more will be added as the celebration continues.
40th Anniversary Signature Events |
Upcoming Celebrations |
December 20, 2013–April 6, 2014The West Coast premiere of a rockin’ new exhibition—GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World. Through music, technology, science, video, games, and entertainment, explore all facets of the world’s most popular instrument, from its history in popular culture to the science of creating sound with wood and steel. |
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Past Celebrations |
Saturday, March 9The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s 40th Birthday Celebration. Enjoy discounted admission, giveaways and, of course, cake! Starting at 10 a.m., the first 500 visitors to the Fleet will receive two tickets, redeemable for a complimentary cupcake and a free gift. Cupcakes will be served beginning at 1:30 p.m., and ticket-holders can stop by the North Star Science Store to pick up their free gift before heading home. All day long, all guests receive 40% off general admission prices. Now that's something to celebrate! The premiere of the new IMAX film, Rocky Mountain Express. The film will show daily, starting March 9. |
Thursday, March 14Pi Day. A daytime celebration of 3.14 on 3/14! Science on the Rocks—Pizza, Pinot and Pi! Enjoy pi(e)s of all kinds at this excellent event for fun-loving folks 21+. |
Saturday, March 16Science Family Day in Balboa Park. Kick off the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering, of which the Fleet is a proud silver sponsor. The Balboa Park celebration brings discounts to museums (including the Fleet!) and activities on the Prado and within the institutions. Exhibit opening: Origins of Life. Science and art combine in this new exhibit. The famous experiments carried out by Stanley Miller and Harold Urey in the 1950s are reimagined as a functional art installation that you can see at the Fleet today through June 9, 2013. |
Saturday, March 21Science misconceptions workshop at the Fleet. In this workshop, titled "Theory Does Not Mean What You Think It Means," Dr. Kiki Sanford and Dr. Stanley Maloy invite you to examine misconceptions about science and how students learn. |
Saturday, March 23Expo Day at Petco Park. The Fleet will have two booths full of science fun at the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering’s Expo Day, and don’t miss our explosive stage show! |
Saturday, April 6Nano Day. We’re having a big event for the smallest science! Explore the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces. |
Saturday, May 11The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s 40th Anniversary Big Bang Gala. |
December 20, 2013–April 6, 2014The West Coast premiere of a rockin’ new exhibition—GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World. Through music, technology, science, video, games, and entertainment, explore all facets of the world’s most popular instrument, from its history in popular culture to the science of creating sound with wood and steel. |
Group Events
Three spacious meeting rooms and a 300-seat Dome Theater make our facilities a magical setting for group events of all sizes. Learn more about hosting a private event for corporate meetings, school outings, weddings and other occasions.
The Fleet is located at
1875 El PradoBalboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 238-1233
Summer Volunteers Wanted
Help make science fun by volunteering at the Fleet this summer with our Summer Camp, Museum Ambassador or Gallery Facilitator programs. Spend 60 hours over the summer with us; we’ll provide training, a t-shirt and community service letters. These positions are great for high school or college students on summer break.
