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Cities of the Future Documentary
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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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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
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Beautifica
From the creators of the multi award-winning Mesmerica comes a brand-new epic immersive experience unlike any other.
Sep 07 @ 6:30pm
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Spiral galaxy Events
The Sky Tonight
Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows
Sep 08 @ 11:00am
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The Ball Pool
Sink into the Fleet’s ball pool
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Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®
Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar
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Educator Open House
An evening of networking educators to explore and engage with Fleet resources for STEM education.
Sep 12 @ 5:30pm
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Science Clubs
Cultivate your curiosity in STEM
Sep 15 @ 10:00am
Sep 15 @ 1:00pm
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Young Scientists
Discover the wonders of science together
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Junior Science Club
Explore and experiment in a variety of STEM fields
Sep 21 @ 9:00am
Sep 21 @ 11:00am
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Accessibility Mornings
A sensory-friendly experience
Sep 21 @ 9:00am
Fleet After Dark. A dark sky with a glowing cloud and Fleet After Dark in the middle of glowing ring. Events
Fleet After Dark
Get ready to have an absolute blast at Fleet After Dark!
Sep 26 @ 6:00pm
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Senior Mondays
An engaging lecture followed by an exciting show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater for seniors 65 and better
Oct 07 @ 10:00am
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Sharp Minds
Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries.
Oct 07 @ 10:30am
Films
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Deep Sky Documentary
See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
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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.
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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

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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.
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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
The Blue Angels

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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?
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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
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Kid City
Learning is fun with developmentally appropriate activities
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New Science
Queer and intersectional identities are revolutionizing how science gets done
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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
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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
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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

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