1 / 6
Location
Best time
Visit on First Friday Nights (6-10 PM, first Friday of each month) for a unique themed experience with live music, DJ dance parties, and telescope viewings at discounted admission ($10 adults, $5 kids/seniors). Each month features different themes like cosmic art and interactive exhibits.
Visitor tip
The planetarium show is a must-see highlight that creates an immersive space travel experience. Plan to arrive early enough to catch a showing, as this is consistently mentioned as the centerpiece attraction.
Visitor tip
Young children particularly enjoy hands-on activities like the Lego exhibits and interactive displays. The venue offers special events like 'Bubble Day' that are specifically designed for kids and warrant repeat visits.
About Chabot Space & Science Center
All about outer space plus a planetarium. Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more.
What visitors say
You said: Chabot Space & Science Center 200 words review for google ChatGPT said: Here's a review you can use for the Chabot Space & Science Center: Chabot Space & Science Center Review: I had an amazing time visiting the Chabot Space…
If you’re looking for a magical, educational, and family-friendly way to spend an evening in the Bay Area, Chabot Space & Science Center’s First Friday Nights are an absolute must. Held on the first Friday of each month from 6–10 PM,…
I would like to commend the customer service representative for their excellent service. Today, I accompanied my daughter and grandson to the special "Bubble Day" event. My grandson thoroughly enjoys this occasion, as it marks his third…
From 536 Google reviews Read all reviews
Did You Know?
- Chabot Space & Science Center hosts monthly First Friday Nights events (first Friday of each month, 6-10 PM) featuring themed nights with interactive exhibits, live music, DJ dance parties, and telescope viewings at accessible admission prices ($10 adults, $5 kids/seniors)
- The center features working observatories for stargazing, allowing visitors to view celestial objects on clear nights, which is a distinguishing feature among science centers
- Chabot Space & Science Center offers a planetarium with immersive shows about stars and planets, described by visitors as providing a space-travel experience
Other Children's Museums in Oakland
![Museum of Children's Art [MOCHA]](https://pub-db9039c171d847a98075cd9b5ccebd4f.r2.dev/ChIJyVbt27GAj4ARBnLCZhTLscI/0_567e1813.jpg)
More Family Fun Nearby
Other venues within driving distance:
Own this venue? Stand out from the competition.
Children's Museums listings that are Featured get seen first by thousands of families every month.
- Priority placement in search
- Photo gallery showcase
- Insider tips from visitors
- Highlighted in dedicated featured section