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Explore the Skies with Historic Telescopes
NASA Ames Visitor Center
70 Foot Full Dome Planetarium
Sleep Over at Chabot
Now Booking Fieldtrips
21+ Events
Inspiring Future Explorers
Our Space, Your Universe
Oakland Space Academy
New Workshops Available

Center Hours

Friday- Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Monday-Thursday: Closed

Closing 3:00PM on October 3rd

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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

  • Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • The Sun: Our Living Star 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
  • Worlds of Curiosity 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  • Worlds Beyond Earth 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • When Things Collide 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    • Hike & Sip

    Easy and Moderate Hikes

    September 28 | 5-8:30PM

    Experience an unforgettable evening of nature and history.

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    Members Only Telescope Viewing

    September 28 | 8-10PM

    Members of all ages will observe the wonders of the cosmos through our historical telescopes, offering a rare chance to see celestial sights with expert guidance from members of the Eastbay Astronomical Society.

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    Family Nature Adventures

    Spidey Spectacular!

    October 11 | 10:30AM-12:30PM

    Learn all about native spiders, their incredible adaptations, and even how they behave in space.

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    The mission of Chabot Space & Science Center is to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and Planet Earth.