Membership

What does it mean to be a member at Chabot?

Being a Member means more than free admission. Your Membership fuels learning and lifelong curiosity – making science accessible for everyone. Every visit is an adventure and every exhibit a new discovery – together, we empower the next generation of innovators and scientists right here in our community!

Unlimited free general admission

Free admission to Festivals

Free Planetarium and Live Science shows 

Special Members-only experiences & telescope viewings 

Members only events & Telescope Viewings

10% discount at the Café & Gift Shop 

20% discounts on Birthday Parties & 5% discounts on Private Event Rentals

Free or discounted admission to museums nationwide through reciprocal programs ASTC, ACM, & NARM*

*Only Dual level and above receive NARM reciprocal benefits

Levels

Learn about other ways to give

Reciprocal Membership Benefits

Your Passport Through the Galaxy

Chabot participates in the following programs, granting you free or discount admission to participating locations.

• NARM reciprocal benefits are available to Dual, Family, Science Supporter, & Stellar Society membership levels. Membership gives you access to all benefits of the North American Reciprocal Museum Association Network.
• ASTC Passport Program is a traveling reciprocal membership program, granting free admission to centers over 90 miles from Chabot Space & Science Center. Please check the partner organization’s reciprocal admission guidelines before your visit.
• The ACM Reciprocal Network is a group of museums across the U.S. and Canada that reciprocate discounted admission. Please check with the museum you are planning to visit for specific discounts and availability.

There’s so much to discover as a member!

From new exhibitions to new events, be sure to learn more about membership and what to expect at Chabot before you visit.

Purchase with a Purpose

Your membership helps Chabot provide quality and inspiring programming for thousands of students and teachers across the Bay Area and supports the upkeep of our historic telescopes. As a nonprofit, we rely on the support of Members like you – thank you for helping us fulfill our mission of inspiring and educating learners of all ages about the Universe and Planet Earth.

*Card holder must be 18 or older and present. Children under age 2 are admitted free.

Don’t forget to download your Chabot Membership card when traveling. ASTC Passport member partners will accept your ecard at the membership desk, just like a physical card.

Questions?

Email Membership@ChabotSpace.org!