Discover Space, Science, and Exploration at Chabot Space & Science Center Chabot Space & Science Center is a hands-on science museum and observatory located in the Oakland Hills, designed for families who love to explore, learn, and be inspired together. Surrounded by redwood forest and just minutes from downtown Oakland, Chabot offers a unique blend of exhibits, interactive STEM activities, and awe-inspiring views of the night sky. Families can experience planetarium shows, explore real NASA artifacts at the NASA Ames Visitor Center, and engage with science through hands-on exhibits and programs designed to spark curiosity. On clear weekend nights, visitors can peer through Chabot’s historic telescopes, (the largest free public observatory complex in the western U.S.), and connect with the cosmos. With 13 acres of forested trails, a focus on inclusive, inquiry-based learning, and programs for all ages, Chabot is a Bay Area destination where science and nature meet. Whether you’re planning a weekend visit or looking for year-round learning opportunities, Chabot is a place where young minds take off.

Engage your curiosity, expand your universe. Plan your visit and discover what’s possible when curiosity leads the way.