Engaging science lovers of all ages. Discover more than 100 interactive exhibits that pique your curiosity in science, and become immersed in an IMAX film adventure that shows the wonders of our planet and beyond.
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. At the Fleet Science Center, you can touch a tornado, design images with a sand pendulum, examine the vibration of guitar strings and get your hands on a variety of intriguing scientific phenomena through dozens of delightful interactive exhibits for all ages. The Fleet is home to the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, presenting immersive IMAX® films and digital planetarium shows, transporting audiences from outer space to underwater and every place in between. Its unique configuration wraps the audience in images and provides the illusion of being suspended in space. Located in beautiful Balboa Park, the Fleet Science Center also offers Studio X, where you can experiment, invent and create; Kid City, a place just for kids ages five and under; workshops, camps and more!
Each Ticket includes one (1) documentary in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and all exhibit galleries
Educator Package: Includes educational resources, interactive project ideas, trip organization, direct experiential opportunities to help better connect the experience with your students and complimentary chaperone ticket. Each Ticket includes one (1) documentary in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and all exhibit galleries
Does not include student ticket.
Student Package: Includes engaging pre and post educational visit activities, trip organization and student ticket. Each Ticket includes one (1) documentary in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and all exhibit galleries
Fleet Science Center
Once you submit an order for tickets with your charter school, they will reach out to us with your request. You will be receiving your e-tickets and educational materials in an email within 1-2 days after we receive that request. Please make sure to check your email spam folder if you don't see your tickets in your inbox by that time. Submitting your order at least 7-14 days prior to your trip date is generally best unless you are trying to book a venue that requires more advanced planning.