Chabot Space & Science Center

10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA

Chabot Space & Science Center

10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA

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Capacity: 1,200 people

About Chabot Space & Science Center

Let the stars smile on you and witness our state-of-the-art Center transform into an out of this world destination. Surrounded by 13 acres of majestic redwoods in the Oakland Hills, Chabot Space & Science Center is a unique and stunning location to hold your next event. Whether you are planning a corporate meeting, gala, holiday party, team building event, or wedding, Chabot offers a variety of rental spaces to fit your needs. Our experienced events team will help you customize a unique experience inside Chabot’s architectural buildings, outdoors surrounded by the redwood forest, or up on our Observation Deck where Chabot’s three historical telescopes reside. Please join us for a Facility Rentals Open House on Monday, April 9, 2018 from 3-8pm where you can learn how to customize your special event at this beautiful Oakland Hills venue. * Take a look at our various venues to find the perfect location for your event * Meet our event coordinators who can answer your questions and help you design your special occasion * Check out how the Planetarium may be used during your event and sample our extensive list of shows * See how our event production partner, Verducci, can take your party to the next level * Meet our catering partners & enjoy complimentary tastings * Take home a fun celestial favor Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chabot-space-science-center-rentals-open-house-tickets

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Chabot Space & Science Center

Attendees: 10-1200 | Pricing is for all event types

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Witness our state-of-the-art science center transform into an out of this world destination. Surrounded by 13 arches of majestic redwoods in the Oakland Hills, Chabot Space & Science Center is a unique and stunning location to hold your next event. 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. Our experienced event team will help you customize a unique experience 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 4 meeting rooms equipped with audio visual. The fulldome planetarium is not to be missed. With 241 seats it's the perfect setting for shows, concerts, weddings and speakers. The 205 seat Megadome theater is ideal for conferences and meetings. Don't miss the newly renovated Astronomy Hall which seats up to 300 guests at 60" rounds opening September 2016.

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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

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

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.
Special Features: Built-in 13' screen and high resolution projector

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

Dance Floor
Portable Walls
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

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

Megadome Theater

Theater

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Megadome Theater

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Theater

The Megadome theater seats 205 persons and is a favorite for conferences and meetings. Projector connectivity is included.

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Observatory

Outdoor Venue

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Observatory

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Outdoor Venue

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

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.
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.

Planetarium

Maximum Capacity: 241
Theater

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Planetarium

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 241

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

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Features

Floor Covering: Carpet
Special Features: Custom color lighting and astronomical visualizations available.

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

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Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

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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

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.
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.

Spees Building 2nd Floor

Exhibit Hall

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Spees Building 2nd Floor

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Exhibit Hall

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
Number of Exhibit Sections: 3
Special Features: SEATED CAPACITY: 150 STANDING CAPACITY: 200

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Venue Types

Amenities

Handicapped Accessible
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 1200
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 6
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 86,000
Year Renovated: 2016

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