Learn about the wonders of science at Fleet Science Center, tucked in the heart of San Diego’s scenic Balboa Park. View IMAX films, explore interactive exhibits and shop in the museum store.
Set your inner inventor free in Tinkering Studio. Dive into a full array of STEAM activities: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Create paper sculptures, build mini machines and explore how to use recycled materials.
Get acquainted with the San Diego power grid in Power Play San Diego. Find out where electrical energy comes from and how it gets into your home. Continue your education in So Watt!, which focuses on alternative sources of energy, conservation strategies and more.
Move on to San Diego’s Water, which dives into how this vital resource is delivered to the city and preserved. Go through interactive exhibits that demystify everything related to water.
In Nano, discover the tiny but impactful world of nanoscale science. Search images for nano examples and find out how nanoscience can contribute to a stable future.
Kid City is targeted at children under the age of 5. Fun features such as the Ball Wall, Little Learner’s Lab and Fire Truck encourage interactive learning. Let kids learn about street safety as they explore the exhibit’s city-street layout.
Sit back and watch a film in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, which has a massive, curved screen that offers an immersive viewing experience. There are usually four IMAX films in rotation, which cover everything from weather to outer space to natural wonders of the world. Travel into the night sky through a planetarium show.
In the North Star Science Store purchase a souvenir from your visit. Browse through do-it-yourself kits, educational gifts and other mementos. Get a snack or light meal in Craveology, the on-site café.
Visit Fleet Science Center 365 days a year. On Friday nights, the museum offers evening opening hours.
Purchase tickets online or at the entry desk. Fleet Science Center offers several different ticket packages. It also offers special pricing for the military, seniors, teachers and local residents.
