Center Hours
Through May 31st
Friday-Sunday | 10AM-5PM
Open to the public
Wednesday-Friday | 9:30AM-1:45PM
Field Trips & Group Bookings – by reservation only
Fri & Sat | 7:30-10:30PM
Free Telescope Viewings – weather permitting
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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

Sci-Fi Night
Blade Runner
Jan 23 | 7-9:30PM
A one-night-only screening of cult classic Blade Runner (1982) in our state-of-the-art 70-foot Planetarium dome! Come early to enter our raffle for a chance to win novelty prizes, plus enjoy light bites & themed cocktails in this fun, after-hours date night under the stars.
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Astrophotography 101
Intro to Deep Sky Imaging
Jan 29 | 7-10PM
In this workshop we will focus specifically on deep sky astrophotography and take you through the full process: from operating an astrophotography ready telescope rig to processing a finished photo.
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Afrofuturism
$24 Adults, $19 Kids, Free for Members
Feb 6 | 6-10PM
This Black History Month, join us as we uplift and celebrate Afrofuturism: a movement in literature, music, art and more featuring futuristic and science fiction themes that incorporate elements of Black history and culture!
Buy TicketsThe mission of Chabot Space & Science Center is to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and Planet Earth.













