Hours:
Wednesday-Sunday: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
First Friday of the Month: 6-10 p.m.
Monday-Tuesday: Closed
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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Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice – The Longest Night
Learn about the shortest day of the year, the various types and stages of night and twilight and how different cultures around the world celebrate this celestial event.
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Family Nature Adventures: Fantastic Fungi Fun
Join us on an exciting journey into the enchanting world of fungi! Our hands-on workshop is specially designed for young children who are curious about the magical organisms that can be found all around us.
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NASA Ames Visitor Center
Step into the role of a NASA scientist through embarking on hands-on challenges, exploring more than 30+ objects that showcase Ames’ past and future, and getting to know real NASA scientists.
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First Friday: Light Up the Night
Friday, December 1
Despite December being the darkest month of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, it is a time to light up the night with a celebration of different cultures.
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Laser After Hours: Laser Beyonce
December 10
As one of the most awarded and best-selling artists of all time, Beyoncé is acclaimed for her thrilling vocals, videos and live shows. Laser Beyoncé captures the fun energy of a her concerts and brings it into the dome in beautiful laser light.
Learn MoreThe mission of Chabot Space & Science Center is to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and Planet Earth.