Includes admission plus one IMAX movie
Play scientist for a day by engineering skyscrapers, examining images from the Hubble Space Telescope and comparing medical tissue samples. Little ones will love Kid City, with its conveyor belts and cranes. Bonus: there's a free IMAX movie daily.
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is a scientific complex, full of fascinating, hands-on learning experiences for visitors of all ages, AND it is home to the world’s first IMAX Dome Theater, presenting the biggest films on earth! Stop by and try your hand at designing images with a sand pendulum, analyzing the vibrations of guitar strings, or just learning a new thing or two about our universe. Here’s a look at some of the exhibitions at the Fleet Science Center:
Hours
Daily, 10:00 am-5:00 pm or later
Closed
Open 365 days a year
Redemption Instructions
The Go San Diego Card is accepted until 5:30 pm; during all other times standard admission will apply. Included general admission plus one daytime IMAX film with the Go San Diego Card.
Note
Film tickets are subject to availability; some shows sell out in advance. There is no late seating for any film or planetarium show. Cards are not valid for special engagements or events, such as Fridays at the Fleet. Tickets are valid for same day service only.
Address
1875 El Prado
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
Driving Directions
Space Theater Way off of Park Boulevard, close to I-5, 163, and 94.
- Cellular Journey: A new exhibition that teaches about human cell biology, as well as the impact of stem cells on medical research. Explore the unseen world of cells and even check out real human tissue under a microscope.
- BLOCKBUSTERS!: This exhibit lets you play engineer, and build free-form structures such as skyscrapers and bridges, using thousands of wooden planks with no glue or connectors! You’ll be amazed at the sturdiness of these structures and will learn some of the secrets of engineering that prevent even big buildings from toppling. Hands-on fun for all ages!
- Kid City: Let your little ones test their real-world skills as they check out the different systems and processes that make the world go ‘round! From conveyor belts and cranes to shopping carts and nutrition models, “Kid City” is a great place for parent-guided exploration and learning.
- So Watt: An Illuminating Look at Energy: An enlightening look at energy conversion, conservation, and the science behind everyday appliances!
- Aging for All Ages: Learn about the choices we are faced with on a daily basis and how even the simple ones can help you stay healthy and youthful! Compare old and young tissue samples through a microscope, and see what you will look like at 70 at the face-morphing exhibit.
- Origins in Space: This comprehensive photographic collection examines the history of NASA and its massive aeronautical and scientific accomplishments. The impact of these accomplishments comes alive by showing how these scientific discoveries have impacted our everyday lives—you may just be surprised by what you learn! Also check out “View Space”, which lets you see the latest images from the space mission, including photos from the Hubble Space Telescope, which are downloaded daily and shown on a plasma screen!
- Gallery of Illusions and Perceptions: Are the things we see and feel actually real? This exhibit will challenge your perceptions of reality as you learn how sight and touch actually work with, and sometimes against, the brain!
- San Diego’s Water: From Source to Tap: Learn where this city’s water actually comes from and how it’s delivered across the metropolitan area. Get your hands wet as you learn about conservation and preservation—great for all ages.
Bonus: The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s IMAX cinema screens one free IMAX film per day! After your hands-on learning experience, let your imagination run wild as you relax in the world’s largest IMAX Dome and catch a science-themed flick!
By amylynna
from Gilbert, Az on 8/2/2011
Pros:
Educational for kids, Fun hands-on activities
Cons:
Parking space limited,
Best Uses:
Great for kids,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
By travelsandiego
from Midlothian, VA on 4/29/2011
Pros:
Good for kids, Imax for all ages
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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