Welcome to our Gift Shop

Our store offers a wide variety of unique science-related items for the space enthusiast, brimming with merchandise you won’t find anywhere else. Everything from meteorites, field guides, jewelry, note cards, science fair project supplies and many other educational items including mementos from the Challenger Learning Center®. 

The Starry Nights Gift Store offers a great selection of science toys, books, experimental kits, clothing and accessories. You will also find a selection of posters, videos, telescopes and software. 

• Gift Certificates in any denomination
• 4 or 6 packs of Premium Planetarium or MegaDome Theater tickets
• 4 or 6 packs of General Admission tickets

To purchase, stop by our visitor services counter or
call our Box Office at (510) 336.7373.

Milestones in Science ($79.99)

The 100 Most Significant Experiments
and Discoveries
of All Time

Embark on an active research expedition through the history of science and technology. Learn about famous scientists and inventors, like Archimedes, Copernicus, Einstein, Watt, and Darwin, as you reproduce their ground-breaking experiments. Read about each scientist and their times, what they did and how they did it, and then see it yourself firsthand! From the Stone Age to modern times, the history of science comes to life in front of you in this tangible, hands-on format. This comprehensive kit covers the accomplishments of over 140 scientists and civilizations.

Dive into this clever book-shaped box and immerse yourself in the studies that enthralled the brightest scientific minds that ever lived. As you conduct experiments with the more than 94 pieces included, your workspace will quickly come to resemble the labs and workshops of these legendary scientists.

Chabot Aluminum Water Bottle ($13.99)

This water bottle is made of sturdy aluminum with a useful compass attached to the carabiner. Perfect size for short hikes through the Redwood trails around Chabot!

Astro Ice Cream ($2.95)

Our bestseller!

The Backyard Astronomer's Guide ($49.95)

This is a best-selling, complete guide to beginner's astronomy. One of the best reviewed books on the market.  Sturdy hardcover edition.  Essential for developing your understanding of and love for the astronomy with practical, detailed information on stargazing.

Giant Microbes ($8.99)

GIANTmicrobes® are stuffed animals that look like tiny microbes - only a million times actual size! They're humorous, educational and fun!

Each of our GIANTmicrobes® comes with an image and information about the real microbe it represents. They make great learning tools, as well as amusing gifts for anyone with a sense of humor.

Best sellers include: The Common Cold, The Flu, Sore Throat, Stomach Ache, Brain Cell, E. Coli, Kissing Disease, Ulcer, Martian Life, Beer & Bread, Black Death, Ebola, Flesh Eating, Sleeping Sickness, Dust Mite, Bed Bug, Bookworm and many more!

Thank you for visiting the Starry Nights Gift Store. 

Hours:
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Thursday: 11 am - 3:30 pm
Friday – Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 12 noon - 5 pm

For more information, call (510) 336-7302 or email StarryNights@chabotspace.org.

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