Overview
- Location:
San Diego, CA
- Category: Arts & Culture
- Hours: Open daily at 9:30am. Closing times vary.
With exhibits to touch, virtual reality to experience, films to
see and fun to be had, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is an
educational, entertaining experience for visitors of all
ages.
The Science Center features more than 100 interactive science
exhibits in seven galleries, as well as major traveling
exhibitions. Visitors can create colored shadows, design images
with a sand pendulum, examine the vibration of guitar strings and
get their hands on a variety of intriguing scientific phenomena. A
23-passenger motion simulator ride provides white-knuckle rides to
far away places.
While most exhibits are suitable for ages seven to 107, younger
children will enjoy Kid City, a vibrant exhibition aimed at
children ages five and younger. Kid City is complete with a Book
Nook, several Young Explorer Computers, a child-sized Grocery
Store, a kids’ Factory and much more.
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is also home to a recently
remodeled IMAX Dome Theater, presenting the biggest films on the
planet. The unique configuration wraps the audience in images and
provides the illusion of being suspended in space. Film topics take
audiences from outer space to under water and every place in
between, and are generally suitable for all ages. The IMAX Dome
Theater also plays host to the monthly Sky Tonight show, which is
led by an astronomer and followed by outdoor telescope viewing,
courtesy of the San Diego Astronomy Association (weather
permitting).
During your visit, look for the Demo Cart, where Interpreters
provide demonstrations of scientific principles. On weekends,
scheduled programs such as Family Science Day and the Weekend Talk
Series provide additional opportunities for educational fun. Top
off your visit to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center with souvenirs
from the North Star Science Store or snacks at Galileo’s
Cafe.
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is open daily at 9:30 a.m. and
is open in the evenings during summertime, holidays and on
weekends. Since its opening, The Fleet has been the best-attended
museum in the city and a Top 10 attraction in San Diego. It is
located in beautiful Balboa Park, home to many of the city’s
museums, as well as attractive gardens, intriguing architecture and
picturesque fountains.
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Attraction Terms & Conditions
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We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made including but not limited to lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets.
Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice.
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