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
A Galaxy Not So Far Away
Free for Members
May 1 | 6-10PM
Craft your own glowing sword, get a glimpse of distant planets through our historic 8” refractor telescope known as “Leah,” and craft your own extraterrestrial creature with puppeteer Risa Lenore. Then, don’t forget to snap a pic in our Galaxy Photobooth, enjoy a themed cocktail, and discover the fact behind the fiction in your favorite intergalactic fantasy movies.
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Sci-Fi Night in the Theater
Star Wars: A New Hope
May 4 | 7:30-10PM
A one-night-only screening of Star Wars: A New Hope in our Theater! Come early to enjoy light bites & themed cocktails in this fun, after-hours date night at the museum.
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Family Nature Adventures
Mothers Day Tea & Flower Workshop
May 9 | 10:30AM-12:30PM
Make Mother’s Day unforgettable with a perfect mix of creativity, nature, and cherished family moments!
Buy TicketsThe mission of Chabot Space & Science Center is to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and Planet Earth.
