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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Happening Today
Solar Eclipse
Join us on April 8 for our Solar Eclipse Viewing event at Chabot Space & Science Center. Enjoy coffee & hot chocolate, eclipse crafts, and catch the NASA livestream!
Learn MoreAcrylic Space Paint & Sip: Wolf-Rayet Star
Join us at our guided Space Paint & Sip workshop! No prior skills needed—and each guest will take home a completed work of art.
Learn MoreNASA Ames Visitor Center
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 MoreBeyond the Stars: Open House
March 26
Whether you are planning a corporate event, a milestone celebration, or a celestial wedding that aims for infinity and beyond, our “Beyond the Stars” Open House will show you the gateway to a truly exceptional experience.
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.