Children's Museums

Fleet Science Center

Name: Fleet Science Center
Address: 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Telephone: (619) 238-1233
Rating: 4.5

★★★★☆ 4.5 (4328 reviews)

📍 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

📞 (619) 238-1233

🌐 www.fleetscience.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About Fleet Science Center

Hands-on exhibits & an IMAX theater. Educational center with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, an IMAX theater & interactive displays. Fleet Science Center offers free admission for San Diego residents, making it an unusually accessible science center. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,328 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Science Center
Best For: All ages
Key Features: Interactive STEM exhibits, IMAX Giant Dome Theater, hands-on learning experiences
Special Programs: STEM camps, sensory-friendly mornings, scout workshops, film screenings
Accessibility: Sensory-friendly experiences available

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Fleet Science Center offers free admission for San Diego residents, making it an unusually accessible science center
⭐The center includes an IMAX theater within a planetarium that provides free documentary films with admission, featuring content like 'Deep Sky' about space shuttles and galaxies
⭐Fleet Science Center offers sensory-friendly 'Accessibility Mornings' specifically designed for visitors with sensory sensitivities
⭐The center maintains specialized STEM camps during Spring and Summer, plus unique adult programming including 'Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar' events and 'Suds & Science' social events

💬 What Visitors Say

💬San Diego residents get FREE admission - check if you qualify, as this is a significant savings. Non-residents should verify current admission prices on the website before visiting.
💬Your admission includes a free IMAX Planetarium show - plan to experience one of the rotating films (Blue Angels, Deep Sky, Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, etc.) as part of your visit, not as an add-on expense.
💬Note that Kid City, Craveology Cafe, and North Star Science Store are temporarily closed for renovations - plan accordingly and check the website for reopening dates before visiting with young children.
💡Plan to spend several hours exploring hands-on exhibits - visitors report that even older children (ages 11-15) who expect to leave quickly end up staying much longer due to the engaging interactive nature of the exhibits.
💬If you have a San Diego Zoo membership, parking at Balboa Park is FREE - combine your Fleet Science Center visit with exploring the rest of Balboa Park for a full day of activities.