Chabot Space & Science Center (Oakland)

Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $24 adult 12+ · $19 child 2–12 / senior 65+ / student · free under 2.

Address10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619

HoursWed–Sun 10am–5pm; free telescope viewings Fri–Sat 7:30–10:30pm (weather permitting)

Prices$24 adult 12+ · $19 child 2–12 / senior 65+ / student · free under 2

Price notesPer official ticketing (Blackbaud) page linked from chabotspace.org.

Age notesPricing tiers child 2–12, adult 12+; planetarium/observatory skew school-age and up.

BookingDaily admission tickets valid any regular day; festivals/special events excluded.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityVenue has an official accessibility page (chabotspace.org/visit/plan-your-visit/accessibility) — its text was not captured in this pass, so no tags are badged; marked Not confirmed in report.

ParkingFree parking in adjacent structure/lot per venue summaries quoting Chabot — confirm on official visit page.

Hours in detailOpen Wednesday-Sunday; group visits run 10 AM-5 PM on those days (official group-visits page).

AccessibilityAll spaces are ADA-compliant and wheelchair accessible; wheelchairs are available at the Front Desk first come first served; accessible parking sits near the main entrance across from the parking structure. Nellie, the 36-inch reflector telescope, is wheelchair accessible with a special eyepiece - call ahead to arrange (Nellie is never operated in daytime). Service animals are permitted.

Sensory notesOfficial heads-up for groups with learning/developmental disabilities and autistic visitors: experiences are open-ended and hands-on and may be highly sensory in nature; many spaces become loud and crowded, particularly during field trip season Wednesdays-Fridays 10 AM-2 PM - the center suggests a pre-visit to assess.

Verified perk: Museums for All — $1 admissionEBT cardholders: $1 admission for up to four individuals, per Chabot's own admission summaries. Chabot membership materials also list ASTC/ACM/NARM reciprocal admission — confirm current reciprocity on chabotspace.org before travelling.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Chabot Space & Science Center — Oakland, California

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