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.

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General Admission to Chabot includes access to our hands-on interactive exhibitions, one full-dome digital planetarium show, and one megadome theater show. Visitors also have access to the Observatory for telescope viewing day or night. Immerse yourself in one of our live astronomer-led presentations or the new digital full-dome show Tales of the Maya Skies. The megadome theater features thrilling, larger-than-life films capable of convincing viewers they are really aboard a Space Shuttle lift-off, roaming the Earth with dinosaurs, or soaring over the great pyramids of Giza.

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

General Admission
	General Admission includes 1 planetarium & 1 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 * SPECIAL PUBLIC EVENT PRICING BEGINS AT 5pm * August 20
	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 29 - September 6)	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 August 20
Telescope Viewing	Friday – Saturday evenings, weather permitting: 7:30pm - 10:30pm NOTE No public telescope viewing: Saturday, August 7 We have a special eyepiece that makes Nellie, our 36" reflector telescope, wheelchair accessible. If you need to make use of this feature, inquire with the staff astronomer on duty when you visit.
Special Closings & Sell-outs	Sat. August 7: Astronomy Hall & Observatory Complex will be closing at 3pm for a private event. Remainder of Center open. No public telescope viewing. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thurs. August 12: Pleiades Courtyard, including Tent and Amphitheater, will be closing 10am - 4pm for a private event. Remainder of Center open. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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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