Overview
- Location: San Diego
- 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
Each Ticket issued pursuant to the standard offer is valid for use through December 31, 2009. All orders are subject to credit card approval and billing address verification. The billing address will be verified with your credit card company so you must use the exact address that your statements are sent to.
Print at Home ticket orders are available immediately and accessible via your confirmation email. All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable.
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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