Chabot Space & Science Center - Oakland, California

Address:10000 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, California
Tel: (510) 336-7491

See one of the largest public telescopes in the U.S.! From a space-flight simulator and a 250-seat planetarium, to a domed Megamax theater, and a wide variety of hands-on science and technology exhibits, Chabot Space and Science Center promises a fun-filled day you won't want to miss!

Located in Oakland, the Chabot Space and Science Center is a continuation and expansion of a public observatory that has served Bay Area schools and citizens with astronomy and science education programs for over 123 years. The center boasts 3 observatory telescopes named "Leah," an 8" refractor telescope, "Rachel," a 20" refractor telescope that's the largest refractor in the western United States, and "Nellie," a 36" reflecting telescope which opened in June 2003, housed in a rolling roof observatory. The 3 telescopes are available for free use by visitors on Friday and Saturday evenings. If looking for more, check out The Ask Jeeves Planetarium, and The Tien MegaDome Theater, a 70-foot dome screen auditorium with various shows running daily.

The Chabot Space and Science Center is always changing exhibits and hands-on displays that highlight space and science topics. Take a break from space exploring to enjoy refreshments such as sandwiches, all beef Kosher hot dogs or salads, at the museum's Celestial Cafe.

To get to the Chabot Space and Science Center from Oakland: Take the 35th Avenue exit from I-580 toward the hills. 35th Avenue becomes Redwood Road. Turn left onto Skyline Boulevard and follow the signs to Chabot.

Chabot Space & Science Center (CSSC) is an innovative teaching and learning center focusing on astronomy and the space sciences and the interrelationships of all sciences. Its observatory, planetarium, exhibits, and natural park setting are a place where a diverse population of students, teachers, and the public can imagine, understand, and learn to shape their future through science.