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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Happening Today
Family Nature Adventures: Birds
Learn about local birds and how to identify them from their looks and sounds. Afterwards, we’ll provide the binoculars for a short bird watching walk in the forest.
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Acrylic Paint & Sip: Monochromatic
Join us at our guided Acrylic Paint & Sip workshop! For this special edition of our Paint & Sip series, you’ll paint in a monochromatic room where the colors of your painting will remain hidden!
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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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Chabot Pride: #SpaceForAll
Saturday, June 1
Kickstart your Pride Month at Chabot! Discover the science of rainbows, dance with family & friends at the DJ dance party, and join local drag superstar VERA! in our special Pride Live Science show.
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Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday night, weather permitting
Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes.
Learn MoreThe mission of Chabot Space & Science Center is to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and Planet Earth.
