Surround Yourself with the Wonders of the Universe!

At  Chabot Space & Science Center, the universe is yours to experience. Set amid 13 trail-laced acres of East Bay parkland, with glorious views of San Francisco Bay and the Oakland foothills, Chabot is a hands-on celebration of sights, sounds, and sensations. 

 

Tickets:
Passport to the Universe ticket

Expand your universe in 2009 at Chabot with our all new innovative all-inclusive Passport to the Universe ticket. The complete Chabot experience general admission ticket is your passport to a journey that includes hands-on interactive exhibitions, a full-dome digital planetarium show and a giant screen theater show. The universe is still as big, but it just got a whole lot more affordable and simple to see it all in one visit. 

Purchase advance tickets online or call our Box Office at (510) 336-7373.

 

Passport to the Universe
  General Admission
 includes planetarium & theater show
Adult* $14.95
Youth
(3 - 12) 		$10.95
Members Free

*Seniors & Students receive a discount of $3.00 off Adult admission rate.

*Military Rate: $8.50 adult/$6.50 youth
(Military personnel & immediate family)

 

10000: A Skyline Party Among the Stars
(pricing for 10000 Begins at 5pm June 26, July 31, October 30)
  General Admission
 includes access to entire Center
Adult $20
Student*
(with I.D.) 		$15
Members $8

*Seniors receive same discount as Student admission rate.

Groups of 12 or more qualify for group rates with advanced reservations made at least two weeks in advance. Call (510) 336-7311 or email groupsales@chabotspace.org for reservations.

School groups: please refer to School Group Visit information for prices.

 

Hours of Operation:

Regular Hours
(exhibits, planetarium & theater)

  • Closed Monday & Tuesday: holiday exceptions below

  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10am – 5pm

  • Friday & Saturday: 10am – 10pm

  • Sunday: 11am – 5pm
    Last Entry One Hour Before Closing

  • The Center closes for maintenance for 2 weeks in September, see Special Closings for exact dates and any other changes to the regular schedule.

Summer Hours

June 23 - Sept 6
(exhibits, planetarium & theater)

  • Closed Monday: holiday exceptions below

  • Tuesday -  Thursday: 10am – 5pm

  • Friday & Saturday: 10am – 10pm

  • Sunday: 11am – 5pm
    Last Entry One Hour Before Closing

Holiday Hours

  • Open 10 am - 5 pm: (unless otherwise noted) on MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day and New Years Day.

  • Center Closed: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Special Events

  • 10000
    A Skyline Party Among the Stars
    July 31

Telescope Viewing

Friday – Saturday evenings, weather permitting: 

  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm

Wheelchair AccessableWe have a special eyepiece that makes Nellie, our 36" reflector telescope, wheelchair accessible. If you nee to make use of this feature, inquire with the staff astronomer on duty when you visit.

 

Special Closings & Sell-outs

  • Sat. July 11: 1st floor Spees & courtyard closed 4pm - 11pm. Remainder of center open to public

  • Tue. September 8 - Fri, September 11: Chabot will be closed for maintenance. Center will reopen at 4pm Fri. September 11.

  • Fri, September 11 - Sat. September 12: Chabot will be open during maintenance.
    Fri:     4pm - 10pm
    Sat:     10am - 10pm

  • Sun. September 13 - Fri, September 18: Chabot will be closed for maintenance. Center will reopen at 4pm Fri. September 18. Normal Center hours resume Sat. September 19.
    Fri: 4pm - 10pm

Access for Visitors with Disabilities:  
wheelchair access symbol Chabot Space & Science Center is wheelchair accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs are available on site. Designated parking spaces are located near the main entrance to the facility.

Chabot is a participating member of the ASTC Passport Program, a reciprocal admission program with over 200 science centers and museums around the world. For more information and a list of participants, visit TryScience.

Chabot Space & Science Center - 10000 Skyline Blvd. - Oakland, CA 94619 - p: (510) 336-7300 - f: (510) 336-7491
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