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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

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

Monday-Thursday: Closed

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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

  • Waiting Far Away 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • World’s Beyond Earth 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Zodiac Tours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Maya Archeoastronomy 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Big Astronomy 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Paint & Sip: Cosmic Hauntings 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

    • Paint & Sip

    Cosmic Hauntings

    October 16 | 6:30-8:30PM

    Guests will channel the eerie beauty of a Halloween night sky, painting ghostly nebulae, glowing moons, and shadowy silhouettes of cosmic phenomena.

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    Science is a Drag!

    Hosted by local drag superstar VERA!

    October 18 | 7-9PM

    Outrageous humor, space-inspired drag fashions, drinks and snacks, and an out-of-this world floor show and a galaxy of high-heeled fun.

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    Spooky Astronomy

    Members get $5 off tickets!

    October 24 | 5-7:30PM

    Join us for a frightfully fun event featuring ooey gooey science demos, creepy crafting, pumpkin decorating, and not-so-scary storytime!

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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.