Museum

Chabot Space and Science Center

Oakland, San Francisco

A space and science centre on Skyline Boulevard in the Oakland hills.

Time needed 2 to 3 hours

Best time Afternoon or evening

With kids

Insider tip

Check the centre's own site for exhibits and evening programs.

View on the interactive map Google Maps directions

Nearby

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve Park · 3.6 km away A regional preserve on the ridge above Oakland, with its main staging area at 6800 Skyline Boulevard. Redwood Regional Park Day trip · 3.7 km away A redwood forest in the hills a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland, with a main entrance on Redwood Road. Morcom Rose Garden Park · 5.8 km away A city rose garden in North Oakland. Lake Merritt Park · 6.8 km away A lake in the middle of Oakland, run by the city as part of Lakeside Park. Rockridge Market Hall Market · 6.9 km away An indoor marketplace at 5655 College Avenue in Rockridge, made up of eight owner-operated food shops. Children's Fairyland Park · 7.1 km away A storybook-themed park at 699 Bellevue Avenue beside Lake Merritt, with rides, live shows and animals aimed at young children.

Around Oakland

Lake Merritt, Jack London Square, the Fox, the hills

Oakland has 11 places on the map. It runs from Jack London Square on the estuary up past Lake Merritt to the parks and science centre in the hills.

Oakland has 11 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 4 parks and gardens, 2 museums, 2 day trips, 1 landmark, 1 bar and 1 market. Read the Oakland guide.

Oakland Museum of California Museum · 7.6 km away
Fox Theater Nightlife · 7.9 km away
Oakland Zoo Day trip · 8.1 km away
Jack London Square Landmark · 8.6 km away

Good to know

How long do you need at Chabot Space and Science Center?: Plan for 2 to 3 hours.
When is the best time to visit Chabot Space and Science Center?: Afternoon or evening.

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