Daytime Field Trips
Day Time Field Trip
There’s still space for spring field trips! Open to grades TK-12th, for all school organizations.
Don’t miss this chance to launch your students into a world of discovery! Spring field trip reservations are still available, but spots are filling fast. Book now to experience our new Space Adventure Mission Log, a self-led experience designed to guide them through our most exciting exhibits and enriching history.
Workshop visits include Post-Visit Learning Materials with science updates, engaging resources, and hands-on activities to continue the fun in class or at home.
Give your students an unforgettable STEM experience—reserve your trip today!
Add on a 60-minute private educator-led STEAM workshop run by our Science Associates! Available workshops and descriptions can be found here.
Every Field Trip Includes:
- A visit to NASA Ames Visitor Center in Studio 1, which is a highly facilitated and hands-on exhibition that brings to life the thrilling, challenging and inspiring process of scientific discovery by showcasing the real stories and people at NASA’s Ames Research Center.
- Time to explore the entire center’s exhibit spaces throughout the two buildings, including Studio 2: Going the Distance, Astrolight, Studio 3: CoLab: Other Worlds, and Touch the Sun.
- A Planetarium show in our new and improved 70-foot dome that transports audiences on explorations of Earth and beyond.
- A Live Science Show that features a series of exciting science demonstrations performed live by Chabot’s science educators, highlighting concepts in chemistry, physics, and more.
- Access to our observatory complex featuring three large scale telescopes, and adjacent Redwood Park for nature hikes or a sunny outdoor place for large groups to enjoy lunch.
Packages
Chabot offers two different packages for field trips.
1. Standard Visit (Exhibits + Planetarium Show + Live Science Show)
Up to 32 students max per group, 8 adults, including teacher, $390
Up to 6 groups booked per visit date.
2. Workshop Package (Exhibits + Planetarium Show +Live Science Show + 60 min Workshop)
Up to 32 students max per group, 8 adults including teacher, $525
Up to 3 groups booked per visit date.
Our 60-minute workshops are designed to cater to a variety of grade levels. Read more about our offerings to choose the best one for your classes.
Please fill out a field trip request form. A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required three weeks prior to your visit. Any group that has not paid the deposit will have their reservation canceled.
We are happy to still offer our 20% discount to all Title 1 schools!
Final number of visitors is due 2 weeks prior to visit date. Additional students and/or chaperones must receive advance approval and tickets can be purchased at a rate of $12 per student ticket and $15 per chaperone ticket. If additional students and/or chaperones do not receive preapproval they may not be permitted to participate in the field trip.
