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.
Buy Tickets
Happening Today
First Friday: SCI FI
Friday, September 6
Think you got what you’ve got what it takes to be a main character in a Sci-Fi movie adventure? This First Friday, grab your hoverbike and head to Chabot Space and Science Center, where adventure awaits. Explore the science behind the fiction with special guest speakers, design your own spacesuit with Spaceship Runway, and groove to live music in the Pleiades Courtyard. See you there, astronaut!
Lean More
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, September 21
Join us in celebrating September Hispanic Heritage Month as we partner with local artists, community leaders, and affinity groups to share resources and celebrate. Join NASA Ames guest speaker Dr. Jessica Marquez for a discussion of what it’s like to live & work in space, learn to Flamenco dance with special guest instructor Melissa Cruz, and get cozy with a bilingual Storytime in Touch the Sun!
Learn More
Starlight Gala
Saturday, October 19
Join us at our singular fundraising event celebrating Chabot Space & Science Center!
You are invited to this dazzling extravaganza which will include stargazing, a unique auction experience, unparalleled dining options, networking with new friends and other sensational surprises.
Show your support for STEM education and the thrilling space age happening right here, right now in Oakland.
Learn MoreThe mission of Chabot Space & Science Center is to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and Planet Earth.
