Fleet Science Center — San Diego, California

Address1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

HoursDaily 10am–5pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Prices$29.95 adults (13+) · $27.95 seniors (65+) · $24.95 juniors (3–12) · free ages 2 & under — Fleet Experience

Age notesTicket tiers: juniors 3–12, adults 13+; ages 2 & under free. The Kid City exhibit area is built for young children.

BookingReservation requirement Not confirmed on the official pages fetched.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityAccessibility Morning Hours on the third Saturday of each month (9–10am) offer a quieter, sensory-friendly opening (official hours & admission page). Wheelchair provisions were Not confirmed on the pages fetched.

ParkingBalboa Park parking: meters $2.50/hr and lots $5–$16/day under the park's paid parking program (from Jan 5, 2026, per SDMA's FAQ)

AccessibilityComplimentary assistive listening headsets for the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater are available at the Entry Rotunda ticket counter (most films/shows). Captioning is available via an adjustable cupholder caption device - request the closed-caption service when buying the Dome Theater ticket; it is complimentary and works in the theater's upper seating area. Noise-cancelling devices can be requested at the ticket counter or the Dome Theater. Designated wheelchair areas are inside the Dome Theater, several restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and a limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available at the ticket counter. Designated accessible parking is in the lot off Space Theater Way. Visitors with disabilities may be entitled to free admission for an aide or companion - inquire at the ticket counter.

Sensory notesThe Fleet runs Accessibility Mornings, a sensory-friendly program (sponsored in part by the National Foundation for Autism Research); noise-cancelling devices are also available for general visits (see accessibilityDetail).

Verified perk: Museums for All — $5 gallery admission with EBT/SNAPPresent an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card or SNAP card and photo ID at the ticket counter to receive $5 gallery-only admission for up to 4 people per family (current official deals & discounts page). Note: the Fleet's July 2024 launch announcement said $3; the current deals page says $5 and governs.

Verified perk: Resident Free Day — free galleries on the first TuesdayFree exhibit gallery admission on the first Tuesday of each month for San Diego County residents (ID with a local address), local college students (school ID) and active-duty military (military ID); Heikoff Giant Dome Theater show tickets are discounted to $9.95 for the same groups.