VOLCANOESDodge boulders at the edge of an active volcano in Indonesia, descend to a lava lake in Vanuatu, visit the ghost town of Pompeii and witness the devastating effects of the recent Kilauea eruption in Hawaii.

Generously sponsored and presented locally by The Shiley Foundation.

3 p.m.DAILY

SUPERPOWER DOGSExperience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most remarkable dogs. From Ricochet the surfing dog and Reef the water rescue dog to Henry the avalanche rescue dog and Tony & Tipper the endangered species protection dogs, the astonishing science behind their amazing abilities will ensure that we never look at our best friends the same way again!

11 a.m.SAT-SUN

1 p.m.MON-FRI

5 p.m.MON-FRI

Generously sponsored and presented locally by The Shiley Foundation.

Party With Us! Choose the Fleet Science Center for the ultimate event! You can reserve an exhibit gallery or the entire science center, just for your party. Interactive exhibits provide engaging entertainment, and our in-house beverage catering maximizes your budget. Book soon and save! Contact the Fleet’s Special Event pros at specialevents@rhfleet.org, and get a special discount if you book your party before November 15, 2019. Learn more at www.fleetscience.org/specialevents.

THE SKY TONIGHTLEARN HOW THE MOON AFFECTS THE TIDES

VOLCANOESSEE THIS EXPLOSIVE FILM TODAY

BLAST OFFHEAD TO SPACE ON THE VR TRANSPORTER

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FILM SCHEDULE EUGENE HEIKOFF AND MARILYN JACOBS HEIKOFF GIANT DOME THEATER FILMS AND

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TIDAL FORCES You may know that the Moon causes the tides in the oceans of the Earth, but did you know tidal forces act on other celestial objects? Learn about the effect of tides on moons, black holes and galaxies, too!

OCTOBER 2: 7 & 8:15 p.m.

Explore Outer Space The Fleet’s redesigned Space Gallery lets you explore the universe … without a space suit! Learn more about the galaxy through Sun, Earth, Universe, an exhibition that features the latest NASA research. See up-close images of Mars in Celestia. Take a virtual reality space walk or blast off to the Moon with a ride on our new VR Transporter. Explore the galaxy—and beyond—in the Space Gallery on the first floor.

TURTLE ODYSSEY Turtle Odyssey tells the heartwarming story of one tiny sea turtle’s big adventure. Based in Australia, and narrated by Russell Crowe, Turtle Odyssey explores the unique lifecycle of an Australian green sea turtle named Bunji and her incredible journey across the open ocean.

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6 p.m.FRI-SUN

Generously sponsored and presented locally by The Shiley Foundation.

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DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME Don’t Try This at Home is back with a series of live shows that explore science that’s too extreme to do at home! Come see the COOLest show in town and learn about the extreme powers of liquid nitrogen! Shows daily. Please visit fleetscience.org for a complete schedule.

DREAM! DESIGN! BUILD! Explore the Fleet’s collection of engineering activities in Dream! Design! Build! This exhibition features KEVA planks and LEGO blocks for ultimate building fun. These hands-on building opportunities invite people of all ages to dream like a visionary, design like an architect and build like an engineer.

IT’S ELECTRICIt’s Electric brings the science and the history of electricity to life through interactive exhibits. Fundamental principles such as magnetic fields, electric charges and battery technology are explored through interactive stations that offer hands-on learning for the whole family. Bilingual.

KID CITYKids ages five and under get to explore our working world in a safe learning environment. The colorful, hands-on cityscape includes a Grocery Store, Fire Station, Factory and Little Learners Lab, plus an Infants-Only Area. Bilingual.

NANOExplore a small world where big science happens in this exhibition all about nanoscale science, technology and engineering. Bilingual. This exhibit was created by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE).

PAUSE|PLAYExperience the power of play and discover the science behind favorite playground pastimes. Recapture the nostalgia of yesteryear in a modern indoor space with just one rule: No Adulting Allowed! Bilingual. This exhibition is generously funded in part by the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation.

POWER PLAY SAN DIEGOPower Play San Diego challenges visitors to keep the power grid in balance while maximizing the use of renewable energy sources. Power Play San Diego was made possible through generous funding from SDG&E.

EXHIBIT GALLERIES

THE PULSEWORKS® VR TRANSPORTER™Experience the thrill of traveling in space without ever leaving the Science Center. The VR Transporter™ is an eye-popping, virtual reality adventure simulator that can take you to the Moon, out for a spacewalk, swimming with prehistoric beasts or zipping through the cosmos. While typical VR technology simulates the visuals of the real world, the VR Transporter™ pitches and rolls with your movements, giving you the first-person perspective of an astronaut floating around the International Space Station or a diver exploring the ocean depths.

RETRO-ACTIVE SCIENCE Explore the Fleet’s classic collection of hands-on science exhibits, guaranteed to engage your mind and appeal to your senses. Exhibits are designed for all ages and cover a variety of fundamental science principles, from light and perception to physics and engineering. Bilingual.

SAN DIEGO’S WATER: FROM SOURCE TO TAPView the sources of San Diego’s water and the methods of delivering and processing this vital resource. Bilingual.

SO WATT!Explore different ways to generate electricity, learn how solar panels work and discover things you can do to conserve energy.

STUDIO XStudio X is the space for Fleet visitors to eXplore, eXpress and eXperiment! Dream up your own creation and use the resources in Studio X to bring it to life.

SUN, EARTH, UNIVERSESun, Earth, Universe is a new exhibition about our planet, the solar system, the universe and the big questions scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are trying to answer about each. Packed with engaging, hands-on interactive exhibits and dazzling imagery, this 500-square-foot exhibition will connect you with current NASA science research and launch you on a journey to explore the universe! Bilingual.

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Council and is used by permission.

Financial support for the Fleet Science Center is provided in part by the

City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

OCTOBER HOURS & RATES

HOURS MON–THU 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FRI–SUN 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Hours subject to change. Check our website when planning your visit.

Please note: Exhibition galleries are open until 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2.

ADMISSION RATES FLEET EXPERIENCE Includes one IMAX film and regular exhibit galleries.

Adult (13+) $21.95Senior (65+) $19.95 Junior (3–12) $18.95