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  • Worlds of Curiosity

    Worlds of Curiosity

    (15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of "What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?" or "What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?"

  • Sunstruck

    Sunstruck

    Sunstruck 21 minutes All ages Explore the sun in all its glory in this fulldome show. Sunstruck takes us on a journey to discover the wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star has supported life on Earth for millennia. This program includes information on the structure of our sun, the source of […]

  • World’s Beyond Earth

    World’s Beyond Earth

    25 minutes Ages 6 and up What have 50 years of space exploration taught us about the planets and moons closest to us? With each probe and spacecraft launched into the unknown, scientists discover more about the surprisingly dynamic, active, and varied nature of the worlds that share our solar system, and gain a deeper […]

  • The Sun: Our Living Star

    The Sun: Our Living Star

    25 min Ages 6 and up, Adults The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our […]

  • Family Astronomy

    Family Astronomy: Mysteries of the Sun

    Family Astronomy: Mysteries of the Sun $15 Youth, $25 Adults Members get $5 off per ticket Buy Tickets   Chabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6–12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! This program features an engaging presentation in Studio 3 followed by hands-on activities and […]

  • 5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI

    5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI

    (30 min) 5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI is a full dome film about the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) which is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe using a unique instrument which can measure the spectra of many galaxies at once. Experience the largest structures in the universe as never […]

  • World’s Beyond Earth

    World’s Beyond Earth

    25 minutes Ages 6 and up What have 50 years of space exploration taught us about the planets and moons closest to us? With each probe and spacecraft launched into the unknown, scientists discover more about the surprisingly dynamic, active, and varied nature of the worlds that share our solar system, and gain a deeper […]

  • Universal

    Universal

    Universal 12 minutes All ages Fly through the heart of an ancient cluster of stars, and take a swing around the luminous remains of a dying star. Cruise by alien planets that orbit a nearby star, surf past the brilliant rings of Saturn, and more. ‘Universal’ is a quick un-narrated voyage through the universe that […]

  • Worlds of Curiosity

    Worlds of Curiosity

    (15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of "What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?" or "What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?"

  • Big Astronomy

    Big Astronomy

    26 minutes Ages 8 and up Big Astronomy explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. It gives examples of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer. California Academy of Sciences

  • Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)

    Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)

    (40 Min) Developed in partnership and solidarity with Cafe Ohlone, mur taaraxtak, or Ohlone Skies, weaves science and storytelling into a rich tapestry of Indigenous Ohlone knowledge, heritage, and history deeply rooted right here in the Oakland hills.  

  • Phantom of the Universe

    Phantom of the Universe

    Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt For Dark Matter 25 minutes Ages 8 and up An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bangto its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints ofits existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term “dark […]

  • Waiting Far Away

    Waiting Far Away

    10 minutes All ages An explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far…and can’t find home. Become lost on a journey through the majestic, humbling, and solitary beauty of space and time reimagined.  Charles Hayden Planetarium

  • World’s Beyond Earth

    World’s Beyond Earth

    25 minutes Ages 6 and up What have 50 years of space exploration taught us about the planets and moons closest to us? With each probe and spacecraft launched into the unknown, scientists discover more about the surprisingly dynamic, active, and varied nature of the worlds that share our solar system, and gain a deeper […]

  • Aurora Storm

    Aurora Storm

    Aurora Storm 11 minutes Ages 8 and up  Aurora Storm explores the captivating northern lights and how different cultures and explorers have experienced them. Produced by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute and the University of Alaska Museum of the North. The show teaches about the causes of the aurorae and how humans who […]

  • Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

    Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

    (25 min) Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? The new, Bell original planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, explores these questions and more. Ages 8 and […]

  • Worlds of Curiosity

    Worlds of Curiosity

    (15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of "What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?" or "What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?"

  • Sunstruck

    Sunstruck

    Sunstruck 21 minutes All ages Explore the sun in all its glory in this fulldome show. Sunstruck takes us on a journey to discover the wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star has supported life on Earth for millennia. This program includes information on the structure of our sun, the source of […]

  • World’s Beyond Earth

    World’s Beyond Earth

    25 minutes Ages 6 and up What have 50 years of space exploration taught us about the planets and moons closest to us? With each probe and spacecraft launched into the unknown, scientists discover more about the surprisingly dynamic, active, and varied nature of the worlds that share our solar system, and gain a deeper […]

  • The Sun: Our Living Star

    The Sun: Our Living Star

    25 min Ages 6 and up, Adults The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our […]

  • 5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI

    5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI

    (30 min) 5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI is a full dome film about the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) which is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe using a unique instrument which can measure the spectra of many galaxies at once. Experience the largest structures in the universe as never […]

  • Maya Archeoastronomy

    Maya Archeoastronomy

    20 minutes Ages 8 and up  In a feast of colors and sounds, Maya Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe makes a tour of six Mayan temples: San Gervasio, Chichen Itzá, Uxmal, Edzná, Palenque and Bonampak where the spectator dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about the importance of the orientations of its temples in […]

  • Universal

    Universal

    Universal 12 minutes All ages Fly through the heart of an ancient cluster of stars, and take a swing around the luminous remains of a dying star. Cruise by alien planets that orbit a nearby star, surf past the brilliant rings of Saturn, and more. ‘Universal’ is a quick un-narrated voyage through the universe that […]

  • Worlds of Curiosity

    Worlds of Curiosity

    (15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of "What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?" or "What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?"

  • Big Astronomy

    Big Astronomy

    26 minutes Ages 8 and up Big Astronomy explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. It gives examples of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer. California Academy of Sciences

  • Universal

    Universal

    Universal 12 minutes All ages Fly through the heart of an ancient cluster of stars, and take a swing around the luminous remains of a dying star. Cruise by alien planets that orbit a nearby star, surf past the brilliant rings of Saturn, and more. ‘Universal’ is a quick un-narrated voyage through the universe that […]

  • Worlds of Curiosity

    Worlds of Curiosity

    (15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of "What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?" or "What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?"

  • Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Party

    $7 Kids, $15 Adult Buy Tickets Get ready to light up the chilly December night with wonder at our Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Party! Under the vast winter sky, the Geminids will dazzle with their brilliant streaks of light, a celestial gift from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. As Earth sails through trails of cosmic dust, […]

  • Drone Challenge: Engineering Foundations

      Enroll Today Class runs from December 15, 2025 to January 16, 2026 Class Days: Monday-Friday (20 class sessions) Class Time: 9:30am-4:30pm No class on 12/24/25, 12/25/25, 12/26/25 and 12/31/25 and 1/1/26 Tuition: $1,500 Open to students 15 – 25 years of age   This course is designed to prepare students for future careers in […]

  • Paint & Sip: Solstice Stars & Holiday Myths

    Paint & Sip: Solstice Stars & Holiday Myths $45, 21+ Buy Tickets   Celebrate the winter solstice and the magic of the season at Chabot Space & Science Center’s Paint & Sip: Solstice Stars & Holiday Myths! This instructor-guided workshop will lead you through painting a beautiful winter night sky, filled with celestial wonders that […]

  • WinterFest – Day 1

    $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+) Members get in FREE Buy Tickets   Step into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and a variety of interactive activities blending science and seasonal cheer, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

  • Family Astronomy

    Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice – The Longest Night

    Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest Night $15 Youth, $25 Adults Members get $5 off per ticket Buy Tickets   Chabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6–12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! Each evening program  features an engaging presentation in Chabot's Planetarium followed by […]

  • WinterFest – Day 2

    $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+) Members get in FREE Buy Tickets   Step into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and a variety of interactive activities blending science and seasonal cheer, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

  • 25th Anniversary Balloon Drop

    $10 Kids 11AM 12PM 3PM 4PM Ring in the New Year without staying up all night! Celebrate strokes of midnight around the world at 11am, 12pm, 3pm and 4pm! Kids will count down and celebrate with hundreds of colorful balloons dropping from above. After the drops, each kid can take home a prize at one […]

  • Family Astronomy: Discovering the Whole New Worlds of Exoplanets

    Family Astronomy: Discovering the Whole New Worlds of Exoplanets $15 Youth, $25 Adults Members get $5 off per ticket Buy Tickets   Chabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6–12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! Each evening program  features an engaging presentation in Chabot's Planetarium followed […]