# Fleet Science Center & Kid City: Hands-On Science Discovery Galleries > Place to go for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Kid City open daily during regular museum hours - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Fleet Science Center (Balboa Park), 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 - Ages: Kid City tailored for ages 0–5; hands-on science exhibits for ages 3–14; stroller accessible - Price: $24.95 adults; $19.95 youth ages 3–12; free for children under 3; includes one Giant Dome show - Schedule: Open daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Kid City open daily during regular museum hours - Organizer: Fleet Science Center - Official page: https://www.fleetscience.org/visit/tickets - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/fleet-science-center-and-kid-city-hands-on-science-discovery-galleries--listing-af2bc50300bdc6a13f5da34c ## About Boasting over 100 interactive science exhibits in Balboa Park, the Fleet Science Center is a top-tier destination for curious young minds. The second floor features 'Kid City'—a dedicated two-story experiential learning playground designed exclusively for children ages 5 and under, complete with a mini supermarket, conveyor belt ball wall, and toddler soft play. Older kids can test physics experiments, build earthquake-resistant towers, and enjoy spectacular nature documentaries on the Eugene Heikoff Giant Dome Theater screen. 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