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Fleet Science Center

Fleet Science Center The Fleet is home to Southern California's only Giant Dome Theater and 100+ hands-on science exhibits

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

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Did you know that some land and sea animals can sense the Earth’s magnetic field and use this sense for navigation? 🧭🌎 C...
03/26/2023
We Don't Know: Magnetoreception

Did you know that some land and sea animals can sense the Earth’s magnetic field and use this sense for navigation? 🧭🌎 Check out this video that dives deep into the mysteries of : https://bit.ly/40tUlVw

This episode explores animals' ability to perceive magnetism or “magnetoreception." We know from behavioral evidence that many organisms, from bacteria, to l...

Today’s the day! 📽️ Join us at 10 a.m. for the premier of Ancient Caves, a journey to unlock the secrets to Earth’s clim...
03/25/2023

Today’s the day! 📽️
Join us at 10 a.m. for the premier of Ancient Caves, a journey to unlock the secrets to Earth’s climate. Directed by Jonathan Bird and narrated by Bryan Cranston. Head to the link to grab your tickets: https://bit.ly/40xYJ5V

You’re invited to the Public Opening Party for the new documentary film: ! 🧗 Join us this Saturday, March 25 and be one ...
03/23/2023

You’re invited to the Public Opening Party for the new documentary film: ! 🧗 Join us this Saturday, March 25 and be one of the first to see the film plus get exclusive discounts and Fleet swag you can use on your next adventure! See you there Fleetsters 🎊 Learn more: https://bit.ly/40vxTLA

Get to know Science for Tots: a program that brings together the best of all education worlds. 📚🌟 Head to the link to le...
03/22/2023

Get to know Science for Tots: a program that brings together the best of all education worlds. 📚🌟 Head to the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/3lxUPLp

You still have time to spend Spring break at the Fleet! 🌸 Get sticky and ooz-tastic in Gooey Science, learn about reacti...
03/21/2023

You still have time to spend Spring break at the Fleet! 🌸 Get sticky and ooz-tastic in Gooey Science, learn about reactions in Cool Chemistry or explore your creativity in LEGO Engineering. Camps are designed for students in grades 1–6.
Register today: https://bit.ly/380VStp

Our 50th Anniversary celebrations continue with a year full of exciting events. Head to the link to learn how you can ge...
03/20/2023

Our 50th Anniversary celebrations continue with a year full of exciting events. Head to the link to learn how you can get involved in all our birthday fun! ✨: https://bit.ly/3ZPmI07

Are you looking for an adventure this Spring break? Are you passionate about STEM education? Become a Spring Camps volun...
03/19/2023

Are you looking for an adventure this Spring break? Are you passionate about STEM education? Become a Spring Camps volunteer at the Fleet Science Center! 🧑‍🏫
Help us connect students to the wonders and power of science 💫: https://bit.ly/40eItqf

Join us on March 25 for the public opening of Ancient Caves! 🧗  Embark on a journey with a team of paleoclimatologists a...
03/18/2023

Join us on March 25 for the public opening of Ancient Caves! 🧗
Embark on a journey with a team of paleoclimatologists as they unlock the secrets of the Earth's climate in a seemingly unlikely place: caves. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZLSQC1

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 Put on your favorite green fit and join us for some lucky science fun. Explore our exhibits...
03/17/2023

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
Put on your favorite green fit and join us for some lucky science fun. Explore our exhibits, catch a film in the dome and grab a refreshing drink at the Craveology Cafe! 🍻

See the faces of science’s vibrant future. 🌟  In  we celebrate a community that values identity as a driver of insight a...
03/16/2023

See the faces of science’s vibrant future. 🌟 In we celebrate a community that values identity as a driver of insight and discovery. Get to know these STEMM professionals and the doors they’ve opened: https://bit.ly/3Dmtd0I 🌈

Enjoy a sensory-friendly experience in the exhibit galleries every third Saturday of the month. 💫 Head to the link for m...
03/15/2023

Enjoy a sensory-friendly experience in the exhibit galleries every third Saturday of the month. 💫 Head to the link for more info: https://bit.ly/3wqdDww

Happy Pi Day and Happy Birthday Albert Einstein! 🎉🥧🎂 We're celebrating 50 years of science at the Fleet Science Center a...
03/14/2023

Happy Pi Day and Happy Birthday Albert Einstein! 🎉🥧🎂 We're celebrating 50 years of science at the Fleet Science Center and there's no better way to do it than with a slice of pi and a little relativity!

Missing the cold? Travel to the icy tundra of Antarctica! ❄️ Learn about the vital role Antarctica and its oceans play f...
03/13/2023

Missing the cold? Travel to the icy tundra of Antarctica! ❄️
Learn about the vital role Antarctica and its oceans play for the entire planet on the screen.
See showtimes and plan your visit: fleetscience.org/shows/antarctica

It’s baaaack. Join us at the Fleet for a special 50th anniversary edition of Two Scientists Walk Into A Bar! Chat with l...
03/11/2023

It’s baaaack. Join us at the Fleet for a special 50th anniversary edition of Two Scientists Walk Into A Bar! Chat with local scientists, grab a drink at Café Craveology and help us celebrate 50 years. 🍻
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3J9DwbB

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! 🎉 On this day 50 years ago, the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center opened in Balbo...
03/10/2023

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! 🎉
On this day 50 years ago, the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center opened in Balboa Park. The is a countywide organization connecting with communities. 50 years later, we are closer than ever to our goal of realizing a San Diego where everyone is connected to the power of science. 💫 https://bit.ly/3ZPmI07

Join us March 12 for science clubs! Investigate the notorious and infinite decimal known as  plus learn cool math tricks...
03/09/2023

Join us March 12 for science clubs! Investigate the notorious and infinite decimal known as plus learn cool math tricks that seem like magic just in time for Pi day! 🥧
Designed for kids ages 10–14. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3n6bMcH

It’s our birthday and you’re invited! 🥳 🎉 Join us this Friday, March 10 for the kick-off to our 50th anniversary celebra...
03/07/2023

It’s our birthday and you’re invited! 🥳
🎉 Join us this Friday, March 10 for the kick-off to our 50th anniversary celebrations.
🎉 From March 10–14 enjoy 1973 admission pricing to the Fleet for just $2.50!
🎉 Plus more exciting events throughout the year. Click the link to learn more: fleetscience.org/events/50th-anniversary

NOW ON SALE: SUMMER CAMPS! 😎 Turn your curious kids into happy campers at the Fleet's summer camps where there’s hands-o...
03/06/2023

NOW ON SALE: SUMMER CAMPS! 😎
Turn your curious kids into happy campers at the Fleet's summer camps where there’s hands-on STEM fun for all ages! Learn more and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3SPgNWy

🌋Volcanoes on Mars🌋: At 600 km wide and 21 km high, Olympus Mons is a volcano on Mars that may still be active, accordin...
03/05/2023
Why Is Mars' Olympus Mons So Big?

🌋Volcanoes on Mars🌋: At 600 km wide and 21 km high, Olympus Mons is a volcano on Mars that may still be active, according to scientists. It is the largest known volcano in the Solar System and the tallest peak of any planet!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3kznkIs

On Mars, Mount Olympus, or Olympus Mons, as it is known in Latin, is the Solar System's largest known volcano. It is a shield volcano. Rather than violently ...

It’s almost here! Join us tomorrow at Petco Park for Expo Day where you’ll have a full day of exciting STEAM fun. Catch ...
03/03/2023

It’s almost here! Join us tomorrow at Petco Park for Expo Day where you’ll have a full day of exciting STEAM fun. Catch us on the mainstage at 2:20 p.m. for an extra special live science show ⚛️: fleetscience.org/events/expo-day

Spring Break is just around the corner! What will the kids be doing? Joining Spring Camps at the Fleet of course! Each d...
03/02/2023

Spring Break is just around the corner! What will the kids be doing? Joining Spring Camps at the Fleet of course! Each day of camp will incorporate important skills using science, technology, engineering, art and math. Register today ⚗️ fleetscience.org/events/spring-camps

Spark a love of science with your little one in Young Scientists! Enjoy hands-on activities in each of our four-week ses...
02/28/2023

Spark a love of science with your little one in Young Scientists! Enjoy hands-on activities in each of our four-week sessions followed by access to the exhibit galleries. Head to our site to learn more 💡: fleetscience.org/events/young-scientists

Get ready for Expo Day at Petco Park! 🧬Celebrate the kick-off for the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering by v...
02/27/2023

Get ready for Expo Day at Petco Park! 🧬

Celebrate the kick-off for the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering by visiting our booth and don’t miss our live science shows on the main stage.

It's fun, it's free and it's chock-full of science! ⚛️: fleetscience.org/events/expo-day

Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the March 1  planetarium show! Learn the ways stars change over the course of thei...
02/26/2023

Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the March 1 planetarium show! Learn the ways stars change over the course of their lives and why 🌠: https://bit.ly/3IR6Kga

Back by popular demand, it’s Design Zone! Build a skatepark or develop a video game and see the endless ways math and sc...
02/25/2023

Back by popular demand, it’s Design Zone! Build a skatepark or develop a video game and see the endless ways math and science allow us to design our world 🌎: fleetscience.org/exhibitions/design-zone

During , we’re celebrating a different STEM innovator every week. Today we celebrate mathematician Gladys Mae West, Ph.D...
02/24/2023

During , we’re celebrating a different STEM innovator every week. Today we celebrate mathematician Gladys Mae West, Ph.D. She is known for her contributions to the mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, or as many of us would come to know it, GPS. Head to our site to read more about Gladys West and her impact in mathematics. 🗺️ https://bit.ly/3WSNF0U

Take a trip down memory lane and celebrate 50 years of science fun with us in ! Get transported through the decades and ...
02/23/2023

Take a trip down memory lane and celebrate 50 years of science fun with us in ! Get transported through the decades and interact with your favorites from the classic Fleet collection. Flashback is open daily and included with admission. ✌️ Tap the link to plan your visit: fleetscience.org/exhibitions/flashback

It’s  Wednesday! 👩‍🔬  When you visit the Fleet, you’re supporting programs like BE WiSE. BE WiSE events spark interest a...
02/22/2023

It’s Wednesday! 👩‍🔬
When you visit the Fleet, you’re supporting programs like BE WiSE. BE WiSE events spark interest and build knowledge for female and female-identifying STEM students. Read the latest Fleet in the Community blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KeGTjE

Happy Presidents Day from the Fleet Science Center! 🚀 Today, we celebrate the leaders who have helped pave the way for s...
02/20/2023

Happy Presidents Day from the Fleet Science Center! 🚀
Today, we celebrate the leaders who have helped pave the way for scientific innovation. Click the link to see a video celebrating NASA’s legacy and some of the leaders who helped bring scientific curiosity to the USA: https://bit.ly/3YXWdoI
We will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How does a star change over the course of its life and why? Astronomers often talk about stars as if they are alive: the...
02/19/2023

How does a star change over the course of its life and why? Astronomers often talk about stars as if they are alive: they are “born” and they “die.” Join us March 1 for The Sky Tonight to learn all about stellar evolution. 🌟
Learn more: fleetscience.org/events/sky-tonight

Get ready for some serious fun at our Spring Science Camps! From Gooey Science to LEGO Engineering, we’ve got something ...
02/18/2023

Get ready for some serious fun at our Spring Science Camps! From Gooey Science to LEGO Engineering, we’ve got something for every young scientist. Join us from March 27–31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and let the learning (and curiosity) begin! 🧪 Tap the link to register: fleetscience.org/events/spring-camps

This week, in honor of  we celebrate electric engineer and inventor Lewis Howard Latimer. He was known for inventing the...
02/17/2023

This week, in honor of we celebrate electric engineer and inventor Lewis Howard Latimer. He was known for inventing the carbon filament for the electric light bulb, an improvement on Thomas Edison’s original design. Head to our site to read more about Lewis Howard Latimer and his impact on engineering.💡 https://bit.ly/3WSNF0U

On the third Saturday of every month, Fleet visitors can enjoy a sensory-friendly experience in the exhibit galleries. F...
02/16/2023

On the third Saturday of every month, Fleet visitors can enjoy a sensory-friendly experience in the exhibit galleries. Free admission for one guest and one accompanying visitor is included. Head to our site to learn more about our Accessibility Mornings and plan your visit 🌠: https://bit.ly/3YtgNha

Roses are red, science is cool here’s some punny valentines “synthesized” just for you 😍Swipe for more! ❣️
02/14/2023

Roses are red, science is cool here’s some punny valentines “synthesized” just for you 😍
Swipe for more! ❣️

🚂  All Aboard! 🚂 Go on a journey throughout North America and learn about the challenges and science of railroading in ....
02/13/2023

🚂 All Aboard! 🚂
Go on a journey throughout North America and learn about the challenges and science of railroading in . Documentary films in the are available every day and included with admission. Click the link to grab your tickets! 🎟️: fleetscience.org/shows/train-time

Happy ! Through BE WiSE, San Diego County female and female-identifying students in grades 7–8 are invited to apply and ...
02/11/2023

Happy ! Through BE WiSE, San Diego County female and female-identifying students in grades 7–8 are invited to apply and connect with San Diego County STEM industries.

The deadline for BE WiSE applications is tomorrow February 12 at midnight. No extensions! Don’t miss out: https://bit.ly/3Xiz3IJ

It’s  and this week we’re celebrating computer scientist and technologist Lisa Gelobter. She is most known for creating ...
02/10/2023

It’s and this week we’re celebrating computer scientist and technologist Lisa Gelobter. She is most known for creating the iconic GIF animation, as well as some of the programs that make our internet experience what it is. Head to our site to read more about Lisa and her impact in tech! ✨💻 https://bit.ly/3HmOqcX

Explore a small world where big science happens in ! Dive into the nano world and discover “real”-world applications and...
02/09/2023

Explore a small world where big science happens in ! Dive into the nano world and discover “real”-world applications and implications. 🔎
Click the link to learn more and plan your visit: fleetscience.org/exhibitions/nano

Wondering who this week’s STEM innovator is? Here's a hint: Because of her, images on the web are much more . Let us kno...
02/08/2023

Wondering who this week’s STEM innovator is? Here's a hint: Because of her, images on the web are much more . Let us know in the comments who you think it could be and check back here on Friday for the reveal. 👇👩‍💻

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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February 12 Science Clubs are all about science love for Valentine’s Day 🥰! Reserve now; spots fill quickly: https://bit.ly/3vVuHvM
Twenty years ago on this date, NASA received the last signal from space probe Pioneer 10. Pioneer 10 was the first to go beyond the asteroid belt and visit Jupiter. Launched in 1972, and originally planned to last 21 months, the space probe operated for more than 30 years ✨.
Design is everywhere we look—even in places you might not expect! Design Zone, opening tomorrow, lets you explore mathematical concepts used by innovators and creators. Create your experience: https://www.fleetscience.org/exhibitions/design-zone
Did you know that the BE WiSE experience does not end when the members graduate from high school? They transition to alumnae status and are invited to pay it forward as a BE WiSE volunteer and role model. Applications are open. Remember to submit by February 12. No extensions. https://fleetscience.org/application
How do we STEM in the community? Let us count the ways. Read the latest about our work with Thriving Students Lemon Grove: https://bit.ly/3iyb5un
The Fleet is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More info: https://fleetscience.org/
Saturn is the farthest planet from Earth that was discovered by only the human eye. It was named for the Roman god of agriculture and wealth, who was the father of Jupiter. Saturn has the shortest day in our solar system at 10.7 hours. 🪐✨
If the rain is here to stay, why not come to the Fleet and play? 😁 Take a break from the weather and stop by for hands-on STEM fun!
Plan your visit today: https://fleetscience.org/
Join Bunji the green sea turtle on her big adventure across the ocean in the Heikoff . She’s one example of how these majestic creatures’ personal journeys of survival inspire.
Showtimes and tickets: https://fleetscience.org/shows/turtle-odyssey
Get ready for lift off for Science Club on Sunday, January 15! In Aerospace Challenge, students will explore Newton’s laws of motion and aerospace engineering as they design and test their own rockets.
Register: https://www.fleetscience.org/events/science-clubs
Applications for Better Education for Women in Science and Engineering are open until February 12 (no extensions). This free program, for female and female-identifying students in grades 7 and 8, hosts more than 20 events yearly for members in grades 8–12.

More info: https://fleetscience.org/be-wise
What, exactly, are these atmospheric rivers we’re hearing so much about? They really are like rivers in the sky, moving water v***r from the tropics. These v***r columns move with the weather and, astonishingly, carry an amount of water v***r that roughly equals the average flow of water at the mouth of the Mississippi River! When they make landfall, we get rain or snow. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GTj8eK

Make 2023 the year you give back to yourself and your community with a Fleet membership. Enjoy benefits such as unlimited gallery admission and exclusive discounts while helping connect everyone to the power of science.
More info: https://www.joinfleet.org/
Skywatchers know that we can see Mars clearly these days. On January 12, the ways in which Earth and Mars orbit the sun create an illusion, making it seem as if Mars is reversing direction.
You have one more day to get in a glide session at our indoor synthetic ice rink Winter Paradice.
More info: https://fleetscience.org/exhibitions/winter-paradice
Before you pull out of the winter break station, climb aboard Train Time in the Heikoff Theater. Glide along river banks, prairies, and mountains on a modern freight train. Sit back and see how railroading has influenced popular culture and how the technology continues to evolve.
https://fleetscience.org/shows/train-time
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