This hall is the largest unobstructed event space for contiguous seating and dining. With a built-in projector, screen, and speakers, Astronomy Hall can also serve as a lecture hall. Conveniently located next to the Observatory Complex, your guests will be able to step outside for beautiful views overlooking the Bay Area and access our three historical telescopes. Project Create is a mobile exhibit in Astronomy Hall where guests play, design, and marvel as they build, add, and innovate to make their most adventurous ideas take shape. Elements of Project Create may be incorporated into your event within Astronomy Hall if desired.

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Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 250 People

Theater
Capacity: 350 People

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Four meeting rooms are perfect for conferences, meetings, retreats, luncheons, or a bridal suite and groom’s lounge. Each room is fully equipped with built-in projectors, drop down screens, dimmable lighting, whiteboards, laptop connectivity, and lapel mics. Rooms come with furniture and can be set up in theater (semicircle), classroom (straight rows), or any variety of configurations. The adjoining Kepler and Copernicus rooms can be combined with synced projectors.

Located adjacent to the Dellums Building, this outdoor complex houses Chabot’s iconic telescopes where sweeping bay views are sure to amaze guests. 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. Viewings are free to event guests year-round (weather permitting) on Friday and Saturday evenings. The telescopes and Observatory are available for rent Sunday-Thursday starting at 5PM, or 5-7PM on Fridays and Saturdays. A rental of the Observatory Deck includes 2 hours of private viewing with observatory staff and astronomers.**

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Theater
Capacity: 150 People

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Under the 70-foot dome you can take your audience on real-time journeys to the edge of the known universe and back again. Project your own presentation, proposal, memorial, or create the perfect ceremony under the stars with one of the world’s most advanced visualization systems. Select from Chabot’s extensive list of educational and visually immersive shows.

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Theater
Capacity: 241 People

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The Spees Building is our grand entryway to the Center and includes three levels of exhibits and two theaters. From the octagonal skylight of the Rotunda to the floor-to-ceiling windows, glass skybridge, and Loggia hugging the exterior of the building, you’ll feel like you are up in the trees while surrounded by the clean lines of our spectacular architecture.