Chabot Space & Science Center

10000 Skyline Boulevard Oakland, CA

www.chabotspace.org

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Max Capacity: 1200 people

Surround yourself with dazzling sights of the universe at Chabot Space and Science Center, located in the Oakland hills, just 10 minutes from downtown Oakland. The Chabot Space & Science Center started a public observatory that has expanded to serve San Francisco Bay Area schools and citizens with astronomy and science education programs for over 115 years. The institution began in 1883 as the Oakland Observatory, with telescopes donated by Anthony Chabot. It was relocated to a new site and opened on August 19, 2000. The new Chabot Space & Science Center is an 86,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art science and technology education facility on a 13-acre site in the hills of Oakland, California. Whether you are planning a large 500 guest gala or a small team building event, Chabot offers a variety of rentals spaces to fit your needs. Host your event inside Chabot’s dynamic science center, outdoors sounded by the Redwood Regional Park or 1,500 feet above the bay on our observation deck where Chabot’s three historical telescopes are housed. The Spees Building is the grand entrance to Chabot Space & Science Center, with a circular drive and elegant rotunda. You can rent any or all of the 3 levels, with three fascinating and fun exhibit areas for your guests to explore. Located between the Spees and the Dellums Buildings, the Courtyard Tent, Amphitheater and the EnviroGarden are joined by the wide open space of the Pleiades Courtyard. We offer various meeting rooms fully equipped with audio visual equipment.

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Event Spaces

Astronomy Hall

Maximum Capacity: 250
Banquet Room

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Astronomy Hall

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 250 | 4060 sq ft | 369 sq m

The newly renovated hall (Autumn 2016) is adjacent to the observatory and historical telescopes. It seats up to 300 persons at tables. It has a built-in projector and screen with laptop connectivity.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 250 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 200 People

Reception
Capacity: 250 People

Amenities

Air Conditioned
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Newly renovated Astronomy Hall reopens with new colors, audio visual equipment and special features. Adjacent to the historical observatories, this hall is the largest unobstructed event space for contiguous seating and dining.
Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
Special Features: Built-in 13' screen and high resolution projector
Total Square Feet: 4,060

Chabot Space & Science Center - Event Spaces

Maximum Capacity: 500
General Event Space

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Chabot Space & Science Center - Event Spaces

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 500

The facility offers number of event spaces that can accommodate from 35 to 500 guests for any of your events. Follow the website link below for detailed event space and its capacity information.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 350 People

Reception
Capacity: 500 People

Amenities

Air Conditioned
Dance Floor
High Speed Internet
Portable Walls
Video Conferencing
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Audio Visual: Portable Equipment

Meeting Rooms

Maximum Capacity: 90
General Event Space

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Meeting Rooms

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 90

On the second level of the Dellums building we have four elegant meeting rooms fondly known as Galileo, Kepler, and Copernicus, and the Hauben Resource Center — perfect for conferences, meetings, retreats, luncheons, a bridal suite or groom’s lounge. Each is fully equipped with built-in projectors, drop down screens, dimmable lighting and laptop connectivity and lapel mics. Rooms come with round tables and chairs. The adjoining Kepler and Copernicus rooms can be combined with synced projectors.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 90 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment

Megadome Theater

Theater

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Observatory

Outdoor Venue

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Observatory

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Outdoor Venue | 1400 sq ft | 127 sq m

Located adjacent to the Dellums Building, this space houses Chabot’s iconic telescopes. With the help of one of our expert astronomers, you and your guests can explore the magnificent night sky and discover stars, planets and colorful nebulae visible through our 8” and 20” refractor telescopes and our 36” reflector telescope. Viewing is free to event guests’ year round, weather permitting, on Friday and Saturday evenings. The telescopes and observatory complex is available for rent Sunday-Thursday only starting at 5pm or 5-7pm on Saturdays. A rental of the observatory deck includes 2 hours of private viewing with observatory staff and astronomers.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Access to Electricity
Open Deck Area
Rest Room Facilities
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Chabot’s 3 giant, historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder of the Universe.
Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
Special Features: NEW DECK ADDITION COMING FALL 2017 The additional deck which will add space for 200 additional persons. In addition to the additional space a suite of outdoor astronomical exhibits will complement the space.
Total Square Feet: 1,400

Planetarium

Maximum Capacity: 241
Theater

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Planetarium

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 241 | 4904 sq ft | 445 sq m

The 241 seat state of the art theater features fulldome visuals, surround sound, podium, microphones, laptop connectivity and pre-recorded optional shows.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 241 People

Amenities

Air Conditioned

Features

Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
Floor Covering: Carpet
Special Features: Custom color lighting and astronomical visualizations available.
Total Square Feet: 4,904

Pleiades Courtyard & Enviro Garden

Outdoor Venue

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Pleiades Courtyard & Enviro Garden

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Outdoor Venue

This multifaceted outdoor space is perfect alone or as an add–on to one of our buildings. Located between the Spees and the Dellums Buildings, the Courtyard Tent, Amphitheater and the EnviroGarden are joined by the wide open space of the Pleiades Courtyard. This location is perfect as an informal presentation space or a lovely outdoor setting for special events such as weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, and corporate or client appreciation dinners.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Access to Electricity
Courtyard
Garden
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Spees Building 1st Floor

Maximum Capacity: 250
General Event Space

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Spees Building 1st Floor

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 250 | 8125 sq ft | 738 sq m

FIRST LEVEL Great for receiving guests, dancing and live entertainment, this space includes the Rotunda topped by a skylight that radiates sunlight and moonlight in the evening. Our Destination Universe exhibition invites guests to engage in fascinating interactives and digital media displays about the wonders of our universe. SEATED CAPACITY: 200 STANDING CAPACITY: 300

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 250 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: The 1st level of the Spees building is our grand entryway which includes First Level with Rotunda, Café, Discovery Lab, and entry to the planetarium. The floor contains 3 programmable monitors.
Audio Visual: No AV available
Special Features: DESTINATION UNIVERSE EXHIBIT You’ll see where stars are born, how they die, meet nebulae of all kinds, and travel to distant galaxies. Experience the Origins Theater; crawl into a black hole; see what happens when galaxies collide.
Total Square Feet: 8,125

Spees Building 2nd Floor

Exhibit Hall

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Spees Building 2nd Floor

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Exhibit Hall | 4899 sq ft | 445 sq m

Our second level includes a series of dramatic settings with various views of the redwoods, skyline and hilltops the can be enjoyed from our Loggia. The Upper Rotunda, Mezzanine and Loggia all provide space for dinner tables and buffet stations. Your guests will have a ball in our Beyond Blastoff exhibition and you can offer cocktails and appetizers in an elegant space-themed room they won’t soon forget.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Fully Equipped Kitchen
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: FEATURES: BEYOND BLASTOFF EXHIBIT SOLAR SYSTEM EXHIBIT SCREAM BOOTH EXHIBIT CHEMISTRY LAB
Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
Number of Exhibit Sections: 3
Special Features: SEATED CAPACITY: 150 STANDING CAPACITY: 200
Total Square Feet: 4,899

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Amenities

Air Conditioned
Carpeting
Handicapped Accessible
High Speed Internet
Non-Smoking
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed
Valet Parking
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Credit Cards Accepted: Major Credit Cards Accepted.
Max Number of People for an Event: 1200
Nearest Airport: 6-10 miles
Nearest Overnight Accommodations: 1-5 miles
Nearest Public Transportation: 1-5 miles
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 6
Parking: Complimentary Parking
Proximity of Nearest Ski Area: Greater than 50 miles
Proximity of Neighboring Golf Course: 1-5 miles
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 86,000
Year Built: 1883
Year Renovated: 2016

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