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- RLR Masterhandyman on Piedmont Ave. MasterhandymanJune 22, 2015Talk 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.
- Duane MowrerMarch 15, 2018The 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.
- Aaron PFebruary 24, 2015First 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...
- George DyFebruary 16, 2015Beautiful view from the observation deck and extremely knowledgable staff. Definitely consider an annual pass and look out for deals on Groupon.
- Ari CFebruary 23, 2014Call and check for private events before you go. They're open until 10pm on Saturdays but closed early at 5 for a private event.
- Brian StraussNovember 15, 2016A must for any night with an astrological event. Great viewing through the big historic 'scopes
- Bill KennedyFebruary 19, 2016Come on a clear weekend night and look through their awesome telescopes!
- Smithsonian ChannelJune 23, 2011A 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
- /Josh\ GoodmanDecember 24, 2018My kids keep asking to go back.. they love the rockets and planetarium shows.
- YoplaitSeptember 6, 2011A 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.
- First year they're doing summer camp! Ezra is taking video game design and a rocket lab!
- Ryan PalmerApril 1, 2017A bit pricey for what is there. Mostly empty rooms with a few hands on dioramas for older kids.
- Malyssa GilliamAugust 2, 2013Definitely not an entire day affair. See a planetarium show at night and view the telescopes. Seems like that would be more entertaining.
- Timothy VogelNovember 10, 2009free looks at the universe through 3 different and FABULOUS telescopes every Fri-Sat night after dark Read more