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Fleet Science Center

Science Museum, Planetarium, and Movie Theater

Balboa Park, San Diego

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"Origami workshop the first Wednesday of every month,"(3 Tips)
"Free admission on the first Tuesday of each month!"(2 Tips)
"One of the best IMAX® theaters"(2 Tips)
"reciprocal agreement"(2 Tips)

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K12 IncAugust 12, 2011
Did you know? Reuben H. Fleet was an aviation pioneer; he founded the U.S. Air Mail service and his San Diego-based company built some of the famous World War II aircraft, including the B-24 bomber. Read more
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Konstantin🔒December 24, 2016
Your kids will like it! Admission $20 from 3 years old. May be quite crowded and expect a queue on the entrance during busy days. Good for infants too. Well maintained. Movies are also cool!
Shannon ClarkJuly 29, 2023
If you have a membership at another science museum (and it isn’t within 75-90 miles check if it has a reciprocal agreement and be sure to bring your membership card for free entrance)
www.socalwithkids.comFebruary 12, 2013
The Fleet is participating in Museum Month San Diego! Pick up a FREE Museum Month Pass at Macy's, and receive 1/2 off entry in February for you & up to 3 guests. Details at link: http://bit.ly/URlaM6
Lee CroucherSeptember 18, 2014
Good tour of science - more geared up for kids than adults - also in summer it's a little in the warm side
NASADecember 7, 2010
Scientific accomplishments from NASA can have an impact on the ground too. Learn about several technologies developed by NASA scientists that impact our lives. Some of the items may surprise you! Read more
Visit San DiegoApril 20, 2010
The San Diego Astronomy Association provides free telescope viewing outdoors on the Prado in Balboa Park. This free event is held on the first Wednesday of every month (weather permitting).
Nick DeNinnoNovember 29, 2012
Been here 5+ times
One of the best IMAX® theaters here: 76-foot wraparound movie screen and 16,000 watts of digital surround sound
@socalwithkidsMarch 3, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Free admission for San Diego County residents, as well as active military + their dependents the 1st Tuesday of each month. Be sure to bring your ID.
Luqmaan BMarch 25, 2011
This is such a nice museum. They have many different experiments and they have a nice cafe that has really good food.
Sunyoung LeeSeptember 17, 2012
My two year old boy likes to play at kid city playroom. only under 5 year old kids are allowed to enter. If you have a kid under 5 year old, then check it out.
Elizabeth KellerOctober 6, 2013
It was great for kids and adults! Non-stop learning and fun!
Zaeem SiddiquiOctober 19, 2013
Look but don't touch, if you touch just don't stare, get down low and you'll lose your hair!
Jake ParsellAugust 8, 2019
Reciprocity with Denver Museum of Nature and Science membership!
Dennis EdererJanuary 6, 2013
Get in line early. Avoid sitting close to small children. Often they are scared with the gigantic image view.
Jessica ShulerJuly 31, 2014
Had an awesome time with the kids. All of them enjoyed themselves
WiredAugust 23, 2012
The Fleet is known for its hands-on science exhibits on subjects like vision, time, aging, and space technology.
Michael KigginsApril 8, 2010
This place is great. I like that they have alot of things for the kids to do. My daughter was mesmerized.
Scott R.March 6, 2012
One of the top places in the county to be a kid-big or small.
Bernie ZamoraNovember 9, 2014
Sunday Funday w family wooohoooo!!!
Sarah RomeroAugust 10, 2013
Enjoy this with your kids. So many kid-friendly exhibits. Nothing's hands off.
J. S. HuettemanJuly 1, 2014
Don't bother coming on the free entry day for residents on the first Tuesday of every month. It is over crowded, no one watches their kids, and half the exhibits end up broken. Suck it up and pay.
Mary SAugust 27, 2015
Cool museum I. Balboa park
Melly BNovember 20, 2012
Lots of fun. Be sure to catch a show
ak tJanuary 18, 2014
Mysteries of the Unseen was an awesome show!
Joseph NovelloJanuary 23, 2017
IMAX theater is cool.
Khaliyah Williams-RodriguezDecember 29, 2014
Interactive!
Antoinette PerezDecember 7, 2010
Free admission on the first Tuesday of each month!
California Travel Tips - Veronica HillMarch 22, 2012
The hot and cold exhibit freaked me out!
Justin DavisMarch 10, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The tinkering studio has different activities every day.
Brian KellySeptember 10, 2010
Big thank you to Brandon and the staff at the Fleet Science Center for a splendid event.
Jeff HambyFebruary 26, 2014
See everything!
CynthiaJanuary 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Origami workshop the first Wednesday of every month,
AlinaJune 29, 2011
On Fridays IMAX is only $8.50
Sheila KanoyaOctober 16, 2011
Free entry today for The New Children's Museum members.
Michael BryantNovember 16, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Volunteering time
Julie LaneFebruary 13, 2012
Gotta come check this out!!!
Jonathan AschFebruary 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
It's open until 8 pm on Fridays!
Gonzalo AlvaJanuary 15, 2012
Sit as far back as possible
Deepan GandhiFebruary 4, 2010
Check out the 'Sky Tonight' show first Wednesday of each month at 7 pm.
Melodie TaoSeptember 3, 2009
Watch an IMAX movie!
Sondra DrahosJanuary 27, 2010
Been here 5+ times
See "Great Places"
ZombiemarbleAugust 24, 2009
look thru the periscope at the Fountain.
Cat von Hassel-DaviesSeptember 5, 2009
go to Science Center & catch an IMAX
Egoberto López SegundoJanuary 6, 2015
Muy moderno WiFi Gratis
Ekaterina EpishevaJune 7, 2011
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