Center Hours
Through May 31st
Friday-Sunday | 10AM-5PM
Open to the public
Wednesday-Friday | 9:30AM-1:45PM
Field Trips & Group Bookings – by reservation only
Fri & Sat | 7:30-10:30PM
Free Telescope Viewings – weather permitting
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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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Happening Today
Astronomy Night Out
Programming designed for 16+
Feb 10 | 6-10PM
Learn the fundamentals of amateur astronomy by learning how astrophotography images are created. This event includes dinner, a planetarium presentation, and small breakout groups.
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Sci-Fi Night: The Fifth Element
Second Showing
Feb 14 | 7:30-10PM
Watch The Fifth Element in our onsite Theater! Doors open at 7:30, movie at 8PM. Come early to see opera singer Olivia Geneveive as Diva Plavalaguna and enjoy snacks & themed cocktails!
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Total Lunar Eclipse
Watch Party
March 3 | 2-5AM
Join Chabot astronomers for a live watch party of the magnificent Total Lunar Eclipse from Chabot’s Observation Deck. Bring your friends & family and a lawn chair to enjoy Eclipse-themed crafts and demonstrations, then get bundled up with a cup of hot cocoa to watch this stunning celestial show.
Buy TicketsThe mission of Chabot Space & Science Center is to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and Planet Earth.
