





Children's Museums
Fleet Science Center
📍 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101🕐 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 |
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.
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