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Hours through May 31st

Friday-Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

First Friday of the Month: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Monday-Thursday: Closed

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Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619

Home of NASA Ames Visitor Center, Chabot Space & Science Center is a non-profit science center that serves Oakland and the greater Bay Area with an Observatory, Planetarium, exhibition galleries and more.

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    • First Friday

    AFROFUTURISM

    Friday, February 7th, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM

    All-ages, Family-Friendly | This First Friday, celebrate Black History Month and Black Futures at the Chabot Space and Science Center. Tinker with hands-on robotics designed by youth engineers at the Hidden Genius Project, try your hand at coding with Black Girls Code, and discover the groundbreaking achievements Black scientists and engineers have been making at NASA and around the world. Oh, and don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes, ‘cause we’ll be playing your favorite Afrofunk and futuristic beats!

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    Paint & Sip

    Cosmic Love

    February 13 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening of art and celestial magic at Chabot Space & Science Center. Cosmic Love invites couples and singles alike to paint a starry masterpiece, sip wines, nibble on chocolate, and explore the cosmic connections of love and the universe. With music, good company, and storytelling, this event offers a unique way to celebrate love and creativity.

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    Family Nature Adventures

    The Buzz About Bees – Discovering Nature’s Tiny Heroes!

    Saturday, March 8th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Best for Children age 3–8 | Buzz into the world of bees, from beloved honeybees to the other hidden helpers of our local ecosystem! Learn all about these amazing pollinators, their unique behaviors, and how to identify different species. Head into the redwood forest for a closer look at bees in their natural environment and explore their vital role in the ecosystem. Get ready to bee amazed by the wonders of these tiny yet mighty creatures! Adventure awaits—don’t miss out!

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