Cities of the Future. Image of a woman and a man overlooking a futuristic city through the window of a futuristic vehicle.
Cities of the Future Documentary
A blue whale
Blue Whales Documentary
Return of the Giants
The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space
Deep Sky Documentary
An Experience 13 Billion Years in the Making

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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!

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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
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The Ball Pool
Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool
Nov 01 @ 11:00am
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Nov 05 @ 10:00am
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Dec 01 @ 11:00am
A toddler boy looks at a marble run and smiles widely Events
Young Scientists
Discover the wonders of science together
Nov 02 @ 9:00am
Nov 02 @ 11:00am
Nov 07 @ 10:00am
Nov 07 @ 12:00pm
Nov 09 @ 9:00am
Nov 09 @ 11:00am
Nov 14 @ 10:00am
Nov 14 @ 12:00pm
Nov 16 @ 9:00am
Nov 16 @ 11:00am
Nov 21 @ 10:00am
Nov 21 @ 12:00pm
Nov 23 @ 9:00am
Nov 23 @ 11:00am
Nov 28 @ 10:00am
Nov 28 @ 12:00pm
Nov 30 @ 9:00am
Nov 30 @ 11:00am
image of a starry universe with a person made out of stars holding a sphere with tree in the middle with James Hood's Beautifica words on the background. Events
Beautifica
From the creators of the multi award-winning Mesmerica comes a brand-new epic immersive experience unlike any other.
Nov 03 @ 6:30pm
Nov 03 @ 8:00pm
Nov 15 @ 6:30pm
Nov 15 @ 8:00pm
Nov 17 @ 6:30pm
Nov 17 @ 8:00pm
Nov 21 @ 6:30pm
Nov 21 @ 8:00pm
Nov 22 @ 6:30pm
Nov 22 @ 8:00pm
Dec 01 @ 6:30pm
Dec 01 @ 8:00pm
Events
Senior Mondays
An engaging lecture followed by an exciting show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater for seniors 65 and better
Nov 04 @ 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
Sharp Minds
Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries.
Nov 04 @ 10:30pm
Spiral galaxy Events
The Sky Tonight
Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows
Nov 06 @ 7:00pm
Nov 06 @ 8:15pm
Nov 10 @ 11:00am
Nov 20 @ 7:00pm
Big Picture Weekend. Keyart and stills of Top Gun, Top Gun Maverick and Dunkirk on a film side on the left and lettering with Big Picture Weekend is center and to the right. Events
BIG Picture Weekend
Climb into the cockpit of a fighter jet, see the spray come
Nov 08 @ 5:30pm
Nov 08 @ 8:00pm
Nov 09 @ 5:30pm
Nov 09 @ 8:00pm
Nov 10 @ 5:30pm
Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
Three young girls pose with pipets and test tubes while wearing safety goggles Events
Science Clubs
Cultivate your curiosity in STEM
Nov 10 @ 10:00am
Nov 10 @ 1:00pm
Two school aged kids look on a foaming beaker. The front girl holds foam bubbles in her hand and smiles. Events
Genius in the House
What can take your fun day at the science center to the next level?
Nov 10 @ 12:00pm
Nov 16 @ 1:00pm
A woman playing violin surrounded by hundreds of candles Events
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever
Nov 14 @ 8:30pm
Two young boys holding painted tubes leaning over a beaker of water in a classroom Events
Junior Science Club
Explore and experiment in a variety of STEM fields
Nov 16 @ 9:00am
Nov 16 @ 11:00am
Young girl with large headphones and closed eyes, smiling with a rainbow overlaid on top in the corners Events
Accessibility Mornings
A sensory-friendly experience
Nov 16 @ 9:00am
Events
STEM Camps
Turning curious kids into happy campers
Nov 25 @ 9:00am
Nov 25 @ 9:00am
Nov 26 @ 9:00am
Nov 26 @ 9:00am
Nov 27 @ 9:00am
Nov 27 @ 9:00am
Films
The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space Films
Deep Sky Documentary
See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Nov 01 @ 11:00am
Nov 01 @ 4:00pm
Nov 02 @ 11:00am
Nov 02 @ 4:00pm
Nov 03 @ 11:00am
Nov 03 @ 4:00pm
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Nov 05 @ 4:00pm
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Nov 06 @ 4:00pm
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Nov 27 @ 4:00pm
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Nov 29 @ 4:00pm
Nov 30 @ 11:00am
Nov 30 @ 4:00pm
Cities of the Future. Image of a woman overlooking a futuristic city through the window of a futuristic vehicle. Films
Cities of the Future Documentary

Nov 01 @ 12:00pm
Nov 01 @ 3:00pm
Nov 02 @ 12:00pm
Nov 02 @ 3:00pm
Nov 03 @ 12:00pm
Nov 03 @ 3:00pm
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Nov 30 @ 3:00pm
A blue whale tail out of the water in the background is a massive cargo ship Films
Blue Whales Documentary
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes you on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale.
Nov 01 @ 1:00pm
Nov 02 @ 1:00pm
Nov 03 @ 1:00pm
Nov 04 @ 1:00pm
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A very content panda eats bamboo while leaning back. There are dozens of bamboo pieces laying on top of the panda's chest. Films
Pandas
Join Qian Qian on her exciting new adventures into the mountains of Sichuan as she experiences nature for the first time and discovers the freedom—and perils—of the wild side.
Nov 01 @ 2:00pm
Nov 02 @ 2:00pm
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An owl faces the camera. The background is outdoors surrounded by yellow trees with a blue lake in the background Films
Into America's Wild
Search for the hidden wonders of nature on a visually stunning cross-country adventure.
Nov 04 @ 12:00pm
An iconic photograph taken from inside a water landing tank. WWII soldiers run out the open gate into ocean water and towards battle. Films
D-Day: Normandy 1944
Exploring history, military strategy, science, technology and the enduring human spirit.
Nov 08 @ 12:00pm
Nov 08 @ 4:00pm
Nov 09 @ 12:00pm
Nov 09 @ 4:00pm
Nov 10 @ 12:00pm
Nov 10 @ 4:00pm
Top Gun. Different posters from the movie showing Tom Cruise on pilot gear. Films
Top Gun
With San Diego as a backdrop and flight actions scenes that set a new industr
Nov 08 @ 5:30pm
Nov 08 @ 8:00pm
Top Gun: Maverick. Tom Cruise on air pilot gear. Imax lettering on right side with Top Gun Marick logo imposed. Films
Top Gun: Maverick
When Top Gun: Maverick premiered in the Fleet’s Heikoff Giant Dome Theater in
Nov 09 @ 5:30pm
Nov 09 @ 8:00pm
Dunkirk. A film by Christopher Nolan. A viator in flight with a machine fun. Films
Dunkirk
Hailed by critics as one of the greatest war films and among the best films f
Nov 10 @ 5:30pm
Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
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.
Design Zone
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.
Illusions
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
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
Kid City
Learning is fun with developmentally appropriate activities
Three portrait panels in black frames sit on a wavy rainbow wall
New Science
Queer and intersectional identities are revolutionizing how science gets done
Two women playing in a white ball pit
Pause|Play
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
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
Pulseworks® VR Transporter
An eye-popping, virtual reality adventure simulator
Aerial photo of a manmade river cut through the desert
San Diego's Water
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
So Watt!
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
Space Gallery
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
Studio X
Everyone has an eXciting, innovative side, and Studio X is a place where families can eXplore it
Two women playing in a white ball pit
The Ball Pool
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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Let's Brew Some Beer!

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Scientist Takeover

Hello from your friendly neighborhood scientists! We hope to see you at our upcoming Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar 10th anniversary party on September 13th!
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