Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Science museum in Balboa Park, San Diego, United States
Description
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is a science museum in Balboa Park featuring eight galleries with hands-on exhibits across different scientific subjects. The building also houses a tilted planetarium dome and an IMAX theater all in one structure.
History
The center opened in 1973 as the first building to bring interactive science exhibits together with a planetarium and IMAX theater in one location. This pioneering combination changed how science museums around the world were designed and built.
Culture
The center serves as a meeting point where local researchers share their work with visitors during special events throughout the year. You can see how scientific discoveries from the San Diego area shape the way people think about technology and the natural world.
Practical
Clear signage and layout markers help you navigate easily between the different sections of the building. Plan to spend several hours exploring the galleries and catching one or two of the theater presentations.
Did you know?
The theater uses a special screen technology that exists nowhere else like it. The seamless projection surface delivers visual presentations without any visible seams or interruptions.
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