Welcome to your Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center is on a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected by the power of science to create a better future. We are a community-focused countywide organization that collaborates with educators, scientific organizations, community leaders and champions of a-ha moments. Join us and explore a world of possibility!

Explore STEM in San Diego County with the Fleet Science Center. It all starts with a moment in place of inspiration. These spots mark education programs, collaborations with community partners and events to foster engagement, learning and meaningful connections between our organization and the communities we serve. Use this map to discover new opportunities to connect with the power of science in your neighborhood.

The Fleet is San Diego’s science center, bringing together the community and offering meaningful experiences that embrace the power of science and impact the world around us.


Events
A toddler boy looks at a marble run and smiles widely Events
Discover the wonders of science together
Apr 26 @ 9:00am
Apr 26 @ 11:00am
May 01 @ 10:00am
May 01 @ 12:00pm
May 03 @ 9:00am
May 03 @ 11:00am
May 08 @ 10:00am
May 08 @ 12:00pm
May 10 @ 9:00am
May 10 @ 11:00am
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May 15 @ 10:00am
May 15 @ 12:00pm
May 17 @ 9:00am
May 17 @ 11:00am
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May 22 @ 10:00am
May 22 @ 12:00pm
May 24 @ 9:00am
May 24 @ 11:00am
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May 24 @ 11:00am
May 24 @ 11:00am
2025 Fleet Gala. A red 50s dress next to a chemistry beaker on a tan background with red text: Lessons in Chemistry Celebrating Women in Science Events
A celebration of science with all the fun of a music video.
Apr 26 @ 5:00pm
Two women playing in a white ball pit Events
Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool
Apr 27 @ 11:00am
Apr 28 @ 11:00am
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May 26 @ 11:00am
A group of people pose in a brewery and smile at the camera Events
Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar
May 01 @ 6:00pm
May 01 @ 6:00pm
May 02 @ 6:30pm
May 07 @ 6:00pm
May 09 @ 6:30pm
May 15 @ 6:00pm
May 16 @ 5:00pm
Art for Planetary Health Creative Workshops Series Events
Explore the interconnectedness of human health and planetary ecosystems through the power of art
May 03 @ 1:30pm
Events
An engaging lecture followed by an exciting show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater for seniors 65 and better
May 05 @ 10:00am
A view of people sitting in theater style chairs in a darkened room from behind. The people are front lit so we only see the outlines of the seated people. The top of the image is brighter and has a purple and blue glow. Events
Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries.
May 05 @ 10:30am
Spiral galaxy Events
Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows
May 07 @ 7:00pm
May 07 @ 8:15pm
May 11 @ 11:00am
May 21 @ 11:00am
Young girl with large headphones and closed eyes, smiling with a rainbow overlaid on top in the corners Events
A sensory-friendly experience
May 17 @ 9:00am
A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles Events
Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever
May 17 @ 6:15pm
May 17 @ 8:30pm
Fleet After Dark. A dark sky with a glowing cloud and Fleet After Dark in the middle of glowing ring. Events
Get ready to have an absolute blast at Fleet After Dark!
May 22 @ 6:00pm
Films
The Blue Angels. Two squadron airplanes in midair with the sky behind with clouds below. The sun is hiding behind clouds. The Blue Angels logo is under the Airplanes. Films
Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage.
Apr 25 @ 3:00pm
Apr 27 @ 12:00pm
Apr 27 @ 3:00pm
Apr 28 @ 12:00pm
Apr 28 @ 3:00pm
Apr 29 @ 12:00pm
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May 31 @ 3:00pm
The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space Films
See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Apr 25 @ 4:00pm
Apr 27 @ 1:00pm
Apr 27 @ 4:00pm
Apr 28 @ 1:00pm
Apr 28 @ 4:00pm
Apr 29 @ 1:00pm
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Apr 30 @ 1:00pm
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May 15 @ 1:00pm
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May 30 @ 1:00pm
May 30 @ 4:00pm
May 31 @ 1:00pm
May 31 @ 4:00pm
A blue whale tail out of the water in the background is a massive cargo ship Films
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes you on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale.
Apr 27 @ 11:00am
Apr 27 @ 2:00pm
Apr 28 @ 2:00pm
Apr 29 @ 2:00pm
Apr 30 @ 2:00pm
May 01 @ 2:00pm
May 02 @ 11:00am
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May 30 @ 11:00am
May 30 @ 2:00pm
May 31 @ 11:00am
May 31 @ 2:00pm
An orange train heads toward the viewer from the back left. The background is an icy snow covered mountain. Films
Join the crew of a giant freight train for a journey across North America.
May 05 @ 12:00pm
Experiences
A white teen boy stands by a black teen boy. The black boy is sitting and touching a touch screen computer. Above them is a sign that says Design a Skate Park. What does it take to create a video game, mix and master music or design a skate park that produces the biggest thrills?
Optical illusion with black squares, grey grid, and white dots. The illusion makes it look like black dots are moving around inside the white dots. Discover it’s not what you see but how you see that matters
Miniature Tesla coil with arcs of electricity branching out It’s Electric brings the science and history of electricity to life through an introduction to the types and uses of electricity
Toddler girl in a yellow shirt holding half circle shapes in front of her eyes with green and red see through panels Learning is fun with developmentally appropriate activities
Three portrait panels in black frames sit on a wavy rainbow wall Queer and intersectional identities are revolutionizing how science gets done
Two women playing in a white ball pit Inviting 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.
A dark image with electric blue lines shooting towards the viewer down a hallway. The far end of the hallway has a group of people stand, walking, and running towards the viewer. Power Play San Diego is all about the San Diego power grid—how it works, where the energy comes from and how it gets into your home
Man wearing VR headset An eye-popping, virtual reality adventure simulator
Aerial photo of a manmade river cut through the desert Explore the diverse sources of San Diego’s water and the methods of delivering and processing it
Middle school aged girl with adult man playing with a lightbulb exhibit Interactive experiences let you understand how electricity is generated and how we all can conserve energy
View of Earth from space with cities lit up Immerse yourself in four interactive areas in this gallery while understanding new discoveries about our Earth, Sun, Solar System and Universe
Woman tinkering with colored paper on a cutting mat Everyone has an eXciting, innovative side, and Studio X is a place where families can eXplore it
Close-up of a sloth sleeping, it features a sloth from the nose up, filling the entire frame, excluding a tan bar on the left side of the image. The sloth has brown and shaggy hair on top of its head. Its eyes are closed, and its dark and fleshy nose is square with nostrils facing forward. The sloth's hair is thin and coarse with light and dark brown strands. Learn about counterintuitive adaptations that help animals survive and thrive in the wild!
Two women playing in a white ball pit Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool

The Fleet engages the San Diego community in the wonders of science, interacting through immersive experiences and fostering connections throughout San Diego County.

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Photo of a stage of the California STEAM Symposium

Empowering Inclusion in STEAM

Led by the Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation (CDEF), the California STEAM Sympos
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Man holding a beer.

Let's Brew Some Beer!

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Two Scientist Walk into a Bar program, the Fleet Science Center has collaborated with

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