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Volcanoes [IMAX]The Fires of CreationEarth is a planet born of fire. For billions of years, volcanoes have helped create the world we know. From the continents to the air we breathe and even life itself, all have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary... -
Great Barrier Reef [IMAX]Grab your mask and snorkel and come on an unforgettable adventure! Great Barrier Reef captures the natural beauty of the world’s largest living wonder and introduces us to the visionaries and citizen scientists who are helping us better understand this... -
Superpower Dogs [IMAX]Join an immersive IMAX adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world's most amazing dogs. No stranger to superheroes himself, Chris Evans narrates this inspiring true story about remarkable (or is that... -
Forces of Nature [IMAX]Witness the Forces of Nature. This 2004 IMAX film shows Earth at its most powerful. See the awesome spectacle of earthquakes, volcanoes and severe storms, and learn about the scientists who study these destructive forces. Shown one day only for Senior...
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No Adulting Allowed!The Fleet's newest exhibition, Pause|Play, is an invitation for the young and the young-at-heart to leave the digital world behind, hit pause on their busy lives and recapture the nostalgia of play. Science has shown that play has a number of cognitive,... -
Don't Try This at Home is back by popular demand at the Fleet Science Center with a series of live shows that explore science that's too extreme to do at home! Come see the COOLest show in town and learn about the extreme powers of liquid nitrogen! Show...
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For teachers, after-school providers and informal educatorsUpcoming Events Workshop Catalog Teacher Partner Program E-Newsletter Educator Workshops The Fleet Inquiry Institute is the educator professional development arm of the Fleet Science Center’s Education Department. For additional... -
50 Scientists. 25 Bars. One Night. All Over San Diego County. What sounds like the beginning of a rather bad joke is actually a fun community program by the Fleet Science Center. During Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®, local scientists will enjoy... -
*/ Stay and play—and save!—until 10 p.m. on Friday nights this summer! Bring the entire family to experience the Fleet at night! Enjoy extended evening hours at the Fleet in celebration of The Art of Summer in Balboa Park. Peruse Pause|Play late into... -
As Tim Gunn is fond of saying, “Make. It. Work!” And that’s the idea behind our Make-It Workshop, a creative and interactive workshop for innovators and other curious minds. We invite you to stop by Studio X (formerly Tinkering Studio) on Saturdays to... -
*/ Grownups! You get the science center all to yourself (no kids allowed!) to explore exhibits at a savings, enjoy an adult beverage and rock out to music on Saturday nights this summer. Adult Recess provides your chance to take over the Fleet's... -
The First Monday of Each MonthThe first Monday of every month, seniors 65 and better can enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture on the quietest day of the month for only $10! No coupons or additional discounts are accepted. The Fleet... -
Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show*/ Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. for a tour of the solar system narrated by the Fleet’s astronomer. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month. For optimal viewing, each show is... -
A "Spirited" Discussion*/ Sometimes, the most interesting discussions occur over a beer or a glass of your favorite vino. (Bonus points if you can remember what was said the next morning!) That’s the concept behind Suds & Science, a monthly event that brings scientists...
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