Oakland's space to explore

The mission of Chabot Space & Science Center is to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and Planet Earth.

Happening Today

Fall/Winter Hours

Fall/Winter Hours

Fri–Sun: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Mon–Thu: Closed

Free Telescope Viewings

Free Telescope Viewings

Fri–Sat: 7:30 pm–10:30 pm

(Weather Permitting)

Field Trips & Group Visits

Field Trips & Group Visits

Available Wed–Sun

More events and activities coming soon.

Upcoming Events

Ways to Explore

Day

General admission, Field Trips, Family Nature Adventures, Festivals and more! Explore Chabot as a large group, as a family, or on your own.

Night

Explore Chabot in a whole new light… or lack thereof! Evening programming includes Cosmic Camp-ins, Public Telescope Viewings, Sci-Fi Movie Nights, and more!

Upcoming Events

Apr 10

Family Astronomy: Invisible Astronomy

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$15 Youth, $25 Adults Members get $5 off per ticket   Chabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6–12 to

Apr 10

Family Astronomy: Invisible Astronomy

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$15 Youth, $25 Adults Members get $5 off per ticket   Chabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6–12 to

Apr 18

Family Astronomy: Invisible Astronomy

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$15 Youth, $25 Adults Members get $5 off per ticket   Chabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6–12 to

Oakland Space Academy

Making Stem Education Accessible

The Oakland Space Academy is designed to build a strong foundation of space-sector knowledge and skills while bridging the disconnect between

K-12, work, and post-secondary education. The depth and breadth of the program greatly increases the chances that all students will succeed in their career whether it begins right after high school or is built as part of a pathway through college.

Only at Chabot

Home of the NASA Ames Visitor Center, free public telescope viewings through our 3 historic telescopes, a 70 ft., full-dome planetarium, and friendly experts ready to share our Universe with you.

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Planetarium

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Get Involved

Chabot is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that thrives on the support of people like you! We have many ways for you to get inolved.

Our Space,
Your Universe

Nestled in the redwood forest with convenient, onsite parking, indoor and outdoor venue options, and a sky full of stars, Chabot is the perfect destination for your next private event.