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Financial support for the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

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WINTER HOURS MON–THU 10 AM–5 PM FRI–SUN 10 AM–6 PM

HOLIDAY HOURSThrough Sunday, January 5

10 AM–7 PM

Hours subject to change.Please check our website when planning your visit.

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EXPLOR-O-RAMA

TINKERINGSTUDIO

CELLULARJOURNEY

ON THE FLY

Dome Theater Queuing Lobby

UNSEENSCIENCE

BLOCKBUSTERS!

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GUITAR

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GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World Rockin’ through April 6.�is rockin’ exhibition explores all facets of the guitar, from its history as an instrument of popular culture to the science of creating sound with wood and steel. Experience the science, sound, history and cultural impact of the guitar in an exhibition that contains more than 60 instruments, including the world’s largest playable guitar.The Guitar exhibition is sponsored in part by Cox Communications and The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation. In-kind support is provided by Taylor Guitars.

UNSEEN SCIENCE—NEW!In conjunction with the Giant Screen �lm Mysteries of the Unseen World, the Fleet has created a new exhibition. �ink small … Really, really small! Unseen Science invites you to peek at the big science of nanotechnology, view molecules through augmented reality and look at science in a whole new way.

ON THE FLY: Technology Takes OffExtended through January 31!Explore aerodynamics and �ight technology in the Fleet’s newest exhibition. Enjoy multiple daily performances by small-scale unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), complemented by interactive stations where you can create �ying objects of your own and then test them out using wind tubes or a motorized airplane launcher. A digital media kiosk highlights current events involving unmanned �ight technology and its uses. Hurry into the Fleet, and enjoy this exhibition before it takes o� at the end of the month!The On the Fly exhibit and demonstration are made possible by Anonymous, Charles and Lisa Bergan, Beyster Family Foundation IV , Brain Corporation, General Atomics, Matt and Dawn Grob and Qualcomm Incorporated.

EXPLOR-O-RAMA Explore mechanics, motion, math, hearing, electricity and many other areas of science in this “best of ” exhibition from the popular Exploratorium in San Francisco. Bilingual.

KID CITYKids age �ve and under get to explore our working world in a safe learning environment. �e colorful, hands-on cityscape includes a Grocery Store, Fire Station, Factory, Power Plant and Li�le Learners Lab, plus an Infants Only Area. Bilingual.The Kid City exhibition is made possible by generous gifts and grants from the County of San Diego County Community Enhancement Program, The Donald C. and Elizabeth M. Dickinson Foundation, ScholarShare Investment Board, Target Corporation and Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust.

TINKERING STUDIOChannel �omas Edison, Rube Goldberg or Steve Jobs in the Tinkering Studio! �is hands-on work area inspires experimentation and collaboration amongst the whole family. Come on in to create, invent and explore.The Tinkering Studio was made possible by a major gift in honor of Grace and Jeffrey, and generous grants from the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation and the Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust.

BLOCK BUSTERS! Build free-form structures—from skyscrapers to bridges—with thousands of wooden KEVA (Knowledge-Exploration-Visual Arts) planks.

AGING FOR ALL AGES�is exhibition teaches about wellness and healthy lifestyle choices through fun and engaging interactive exhibits.Produced by the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and funded by a grant from the MetLife Foundation Partnership for Lifelong Learning. Additional support provided by Aging & Independence Services, a division of the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency.

CELLULAR JOURNEYCheck out the exhibition that introduces you to human cell biology, the importance of stem cells and the potential impact of stem cells on medical research in the �elds of regenerative and personalized medicine.Made possible by a grant from the Life Technologies Foundation, a non-profit arm of Life Technologies Corporation based in Carlsbad, CA.

EXHIBIT GALLERIES

JANUARY 6—Senior Monday lecture: Biologist Mario J. Mota will discuss �e Ecology and Conservation of Sea Turtles in conjunction with a screening of the IMAX® �lm Amazing Journeys. �e �rst Monday of the month, seniors 65+ enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a lecture and a Giant Dome �eater show at a discount! 10:30 a.m. lecture, doors open at 9:30 a.m., noon theater show. Seniors $8, adults $17.

JANUARY 8—�e Sky Tonight: Jewels of the Sky. Learn about the variety of colors and sizes, masses and groupings among the stars. A professional astronomer leads backyard stargazers through the universe. Weather and operational requirements permi�ing, the SD County Astronomy Association provides free telescope viewing outdoors. Note: �e Sky Tonight normally takes place on the �rst Wednesday of the month. 7 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.

JANUARY 9—FEBRUARY 2—Young Scientists. Kid Chemistry will experiment with Solids, Liquid, Gases, Oh My!; Acids and Bases; Mixtures and Solutions; and Radical Reactions. Preschoolers ages 3–5 (and a parent) explore the scienti�c wonders of the world through experimentation, investigation and scienti�c questioning. Four 4-week sessions run monthly. �ursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning. 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Members $75, nonmembers $85.

JANUARY 11—Saturday Science Club for Girls: �e Science of Sound. Take a closer look at the science behind your favorite instruments and even design your own noisemaker to take home. Girls in grades 5–8 can join the Fleet on the second Saturday of each month to investigate exciting science topics. Noon–2 p.m.; members $12, nonmembers $14; must pre-register by calling (619) 238-1233 ext. 806.

JANUARY 13—Suds & Science. Fossil fuel is running out. Gas and food prices are rising. Can pond scum save the world? Grab a pint and hear Dr. Stephen May�eld reveal San Diego’s unusual solution to the fossil fuel shortage. Suds & Science is a bimonthly event that brings scientists

FLEET EVENTSto your neighborhood bar. Raise a pint and listen to a 15- to 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentation on a hot science topic. Suds & Science puts the fun and spirit(s) back into science. 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Callahan’s Pub & Brewery, 8111 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego CA 92126. Free to a�end.

JANUARY 17—Rock in the Park! �e Fleet’s concert series kicks o� with Common Sense. Food and beverages available to purchase from French Gourmet and BarWorks. Michael Tiernan opens all shows. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $25 in advance; $22 for Fleet members.

Upcoming concerts include:Friday, February 7: Paul CannonFriday, March 7: Venice

19 ENERO—IMAX® En Español Domingo 4 p.m. Fuerzas de la Naturaleza—Siga los científicos en misiones trepidante para descubrir cómo se activan los desastres naturales sin ser literalmente atrapado en su trabajo. Se aplican los precios de admisión regular.

JANUARY 23—�e Science of Rock—Sounds & Stones! Celebrate our new exhibition GUITAR and let your inner rock star take center stage. Sip fruit wines, enjoy sinful food and beer samples from local restaurants and breweries and interact with fascinating science exhibits, all while discovering rock facts through fun presentations and hands-on activities. 21+. 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. $25 in advance for nonmembers; $20 in advance for members.

Show schedule is subject to change. Always check rhfleet.org or call (619) 238-1233 when planning your visit for the most up-to-date information. Listen in Spanish while the show plays in English. Ask for a complimentary headset at the Ticket Counter.

Follow the real-life expedition of ocean explorers and underwater �lmmakers (and San Diego County residents!) Howard and Michele Hall in the South Paci�c. On the Giant Dome screen, you’ll feel like you’re diving and exploring right alongside them. (46 min.)

CORAL REEF ADVENTURE

Daily: 12

Please note: January 6: No show scheduled.

Travel through the extremes of the Golden State! Careen down an icy mountain face with snowboarders, twirl on thermals above the clouds with skysurfers, swim through the ocean with otters, excavate the very heart of a thirty-story tall Giant Sequoia with botanists and emerge from under the spray of California's big waves. (42 min.)

ADVENTURES IN WILD CALIFORNIA

MON–FRI: 2 & 4 SAT–SUN: 11, 2 & 4

Please note: January 1–3 & 7: 11, 2 & 4. January 19: 11 & 2 only.

Mysteries of the Unseen World provides you with an incredible view of things that are normally too slow, too fast, too small or too vast for the human eye to see. �e �lm’s innovative use of high-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy and nanotechnology result in larger-than-life images that are stunning to see on the 76-foot Heiko� Giant Dome �eater screen. From the powerful thread of a spider’s web to the slow-motion sha�er and spla�er of a dropped pitcher of milk, Mysteries of the Unseen World invites you to look at the world in a whole new way. (40 min.)

MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD

Daily: 1 & 3

Cosmic Collisions features stunning images from space and breathtaking visualizations based on cu�ing-edge scienti�c data—revealing the unimaginable, explosive encounters that shaped our solar system, changed the course of life on Earth and continue to transform our galaxy and dynamic universe. (25 min.)Additional short astronomy shows accompany Cosmic Collisions.

COSMIC COLLISIONSPlanetarium Show

Daily: 5

Please note: January 23: No show scheduled.

See the Stones: Bigger and louder than ever before! Shot on location in Turin, Berlin and London, Rolling Stones at the MAX features the band performing classics like “Satisfaction” and “Brown Sugar,” as well as “Rock & A Hard Place” and “Start Me Up.” �is is a 90-minute concert �lm.

It will be presented with a 15-minute intermission midway through the �lm. Special engagement—no passes, member cards or vouchers, discounts or coupons may be applied.

ROLLING STONES AT THE MAX

January 1–5: 7 January 10, 24 & 31: 6

January IMAX Films & Planetarium Shows in theEugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Dome Theater

More than 50 of country music’s biggest entertainers—from Alan Jackson to Dolly Parton to Dwight Yoakam—perform classic country songs. Historical footage is combined with performances set in the canyons of Utah, the mountains of Appalachia, the deserts of California and the legendary Grand Ole Opry. (45 min.)

Special engagement—no passes, member cards or vouchers, discounts or coupons may be applied.

COUNTRY MUSIC: THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA

January 1–3: 6 SAT–SUN: 6

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