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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #185 of 275 attractions in San Diego
Traveler Description: The Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park features hands-on exhibits and an Omnimax theater.
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Attraction type: Science museum, Other
Address: 1875 El Prado at Park Boulevard
Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: 619 238 1233
Fax: 619 685 5771

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1 of 5 stars
nem   51 contributions
usa
Sep 20, 2009

My family was very disappointed in the Fleet Science Museum. It was old, outdated, pitiful, not appealing, and not exciting. Having visited tons of other science museums, I was very disappointed with their exhibits. It was difficult to have fun and learn because everything looked like it needed a makeover. The Fleet Science Museum needs a major renovation, new exhibits,... more

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4 of 5 stars
VictoriaEremita   27 contributions
Durham, North Carolina
Jun 23, 2009

We wanted to go to the science center and catch and IMAX movie, which is inside the science center. The science center itself is filled with a bunch of hands on exhibits which are geared towards a very basic audience (primarily children) and deal with foundational science concepts. If you already know a lot about science or don't want to... more

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2 of 5 stars
shuytza   65 contributions
Exton, PA
May 28, 2008

Having visited other science museums such as the Maryland Science Center, Franklin Institute of Science, Boston Museum of Science, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center does not measure up. It is not very large. The space is not well lit and it looked old and dirty. The exhibits are not very engaging. There was a simulated helicopter ride show to... more

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5 of 5 stars
aswedeone   2 contributions
fallbrook, CA
Oct 6, 2006
3
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We love the Ruben H. Fleet Museum. We took our children there, and now our grand daughter, who is 6, lovres it. There are many hands on exhibits, some even small children can try. The exhibits change from time to time. We have spend the day there, there are alot of things to see and try. The theater is awsome... more

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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Address

1875 El Prado at Park Boulevard, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: 619 238 1233 Fax: 619 685 5771