Chabot Space & Science Center

Talk w/ folks there and go on a clear night. I'm saying be prepared to interact with the really nice and very involved folks that are available.regal if you slow down.

The theaters (and the movies they show) are worth a trip just by themselves - but so is everything else. See it all, even if you have to come more than once.

First time visitor. Planetarium and laser show were very cool. Had sandwiches for lunch and they were surprisingly delicious despite their $10 price tag. On that note, the place was filthy...

Beautiful view from the observation deck and extremely knowledgable staff . Definitely consider an annual pass and look out for deals on Groupon.

Observatory is free on Friday and Saturday nights 7:30 to 10:30.

A time-honored Oakland institution, the center has been peering into the California skies nightly for more than 125 years with its three telescopes , Leah, Rachel and Nellie. (From Aerial America) Read more

A must for any night with an astrological event . Great viewing through the big historic 'scopes

A great place to exercise your brain AND have fun! Find hands-on, interactive access to fun exhibits , displays and videos about planet earth and the universe .

My kids keep asking to go back.. they love the rockets and planetarium shows .

Call and check for private events before you go. They're open until 10pm on Saturdays but closed early at 5 for a private event .

Come on a clear weekend night and look through their awesome telescopes !

Astronauts have to cope with both physical and mental challenges when living in confines of a spacecraft. Learn how they do this by trying out exercise gear, space tools, and eating astronaut food! Read more

A good wedding venue, actually!

The annual New Year's Balloon Drop is a fun way to celebrate New Year’s Eve day with the kids. Buy tickets in advance, though, because it always sells out.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more

Did you know? Founded in 1883, Chabot Space and Science Center is today the largest public telescope facility in the nation. Read more

First year they're doing summer camp ! Ezra is taking video game design and a rocket lab!

The warm sandwiches at the Bean Sprout Cafe are fabulous!

Best place to park if you are at the park before the sun comes up!

Definitely not an entire day affair. See a planetarium show at night and view the telescopes . Seems like that would be more entertaining.

Just sampled the sweetest chocolate all the way down to the bitterest.

A bit pricey for what is there. Mostly empty rooms with a few hands on dioramas for older kids.

Open on MLK day :)

Real space stuff

free looks at the universe through 3 different and FABULOUS telescopes every Fri-Sat night after dark Read more

Free telescope viewing on Friday and Saturday nights .

Not much for kids under 5.

Get up close and personal with the stars! Read more

decent food for the kids, prices are average