Fleet Science Center, San Diego

Name: Fleet Science Center
Address: 1875 El Prado, San Diego, 92101, United States
Telephone: +1 619-238-1233

#41 among attractions in San Diego

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Facts and practical information

The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium in Balboa Park, located in San Diego, California. It is at the east end of the El Prado Drive walkway, next to the Bea Evenson Fountain and plaza in central Balboa Park. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1973 (51 years ago)Coordinates: 32°43'52"N, 117°8'49"W

Address

1875 El PradoDowntown San Diego (Balboa Park)San Diego 92101 United States

Contact

+1 619-238-1233

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Day trips

Fleet Science Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Us, Balboa Park, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum.

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~960 ftW
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Timken Museum of Art, San Diego
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~400 ftN
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San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego
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~1020 ftNW
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San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Balboa Park, the San Diego Museum of Art stands as a beacon of cultural and artistic expression in the vibrant city of San Diego, United States. This esteemed institution is renowned for its wide-ranging collection, which spans the globe and the...
~1000 ftN
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Spanish Village Art Center, San Diego
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~620 ftW
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~1090 ftSW
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Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego
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~1230 ftW
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San Diego Art Institute, San Diego
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~250 ftW
Park
Zoro Garden, San Diego
2 min walk • Zoro Garden is a 6-acre sunken garden within Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It is located between the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and the Casa de Balboa. The name refers to the Persian mystic Zoroaster. The stone garden was originally built for the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition.
~620 ftW
Vast photo collection in a grand locale
Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fleet Science Center open?

Fleet Science Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fleet Science Center?

Nearby attractions include Casa de Balboa, San Diego (1 min walk), Bea Evenson Fountain, San Diego (1 min walk), Zoro Garden, San Diego (2 min walk), San Diego History Center, San Diego (2 min walk).

How to get to Fleet Science Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fleet Science Center:

Bus

Plaza de Panama • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (6 min walk)
Organ Pavilion Station • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (7 min walk)

Light rail

City College • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (28 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (32 min walk)

Tram

City College • Lines: Silver (29 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (32 min walk)