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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... -
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... -
Turtle Odyssey [IMAX]Turtle Odyssey tells the heartwarming story of one tiny sea turtle’s big adventure. Based in Australia, and narrated by Russell Crowe, Turtle Odyssey explores the unique lifecycle of an Australian green sea turtle named Bunji and her incredible journey... -
CUBA [IMAX]Journey to the Heart of the CaribbeanNew Film! CUBA tells the powerful story of a land preserved in time, yet poised on the cusp of dramatic change. The nation’s vibrant culture, meticulously maintained colonial architecture and pristine ecosystems provide a vivid window into the island's...
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No Adulting Allowed!EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Fleet's popular 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... -
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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Preschool Science ProgramYoung Scientists is a hands-on preschool science program offered by the Fleet Science Center. This program provides informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discoveries. The program... -
Exploring cancer research and treatments with researchers from the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, local clinicians and patient advocatesCancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. For 2019, the American Cancer Society predicts there will be over 1.7 million new cases of cancer in the U.S. alone. New research has led to prevention, treatment and renewed hopes for patients... -
Happy Halloween! Celebrate the spookiest day of the year in Balboa Park with Halloween Family Day on Saturday, October 26. Stop by Studio X at the Fleet from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for our Make-It Workshop, where we'll be creating spider web string... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
In conjunction with the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology, the Fleet Science Center welcomes guests to encounter science from an ethical viewpoint. Held on the first Wednesday of the month, from October through June, this ongoing series brings... -
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...
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