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:

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

Admission Prices:

  General Admission
*, §
includes
planetarium show**
Mega-Dome Theater Sonic-Vision,
 Sky Tonight, Immersive Space
Lunar Lounge Express
(Fridays on a quarterly basis except where noted)
Adult $13 $8 $8 $15
Senior (65+)
Student
with valid ID
$10 $7 $7 $10
Youth (3-12) $9 $7 $7 $10
Members Free $7 adult/
$6 yth/sr/stu
$7 adult/
$6 yth/sr/stu
$8
With General Admission - $7 adult/
$6 yth/sr/stu
- -

50% OFF ADMISSION to all firefighters and their families, 8/29/08-12/31/08.
(up to 2 adults and 4 kids under 18 with I.D.)

§ Military rate $8 adult, $7 student/youth.
(Military personnel & immediate family.)

** Additional Planetarium show $5 adult/ $4 children
Children under 3 admitted Free.

Groups of 15 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.

Holiday Hours

  • Winter Break Hours                           Monday, Dec. 22 - Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY!
    Monday - Wednesday:
    10am - 5pm
    Friday & Saturday: 10am - 10pm
    Sunday: 11am - 5pm

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

  • Center Closed: July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

  • Spring Break Hours: Open April 6 - April 10, 2009  from 10am - 5pm.

Special Events

Telescope Viewing

Friday – Saturday evenings, weather permitting: 

  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm

 

Special Closings & Sell-outs
  • Sat. December 6: Center closing at 3pm for a private event.

  • Fri. December 12: Center closing at 3pm for a private event.

  • Sat. December 13: Center closing at 3pm for a private event.

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.