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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NASA Fest at Chabot
Enter a space of constant discovery at our new NASA Ames Visitor Center! Gain exclusive insights from individuals at the forefront of missions like Artemis, explore exciting artifacts, and learn about the latest developments.
Learn MoreFamily 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.
Learn MoreNASA Fest at Chabot
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.
Learn MorePremiere: Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
Sunday, June 9
Join us for a journey under the starry skies of the East Bay as we unveil our captivating new Planetarium show, Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak). Developed in partnership and solidarity with Cafe Ohlone.
Learn MoreFree 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.