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The Tech Interactive

Science Museum
Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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    Erkan S.
    "A fantastic place for children but not that useful for adults."(7 Tips)
    Jared O.
    "On the second floor there's a robot that draws your picture."(5 Tips)
    Stephen C.
    "Check out the earthquake simulator downstairs!"(3 Tips)
    Deepak A.
    "Imax Dome theater is a great attraction!!"(2 Tips)
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  • Kevin T.heart icon on user image
    Kevin ToDecember 31, 2015
    Awesome place for kids and people of all ages to learn about technology! Though of you're a seasoned geek you may find it a bit dull, but still worth the visit if you haven't been!
  • Omar C.heart icon on user image
    Omar CabreraAugust 6, 2016
    You can make your own bacteria!! Take your children, they're start loving science here. Also the fly rockets section is amazing and the guides are very kind. See a movie in IMAX, totally worth it!
  • Jenni R.heart icon on user image
    Jenni RussellFebruary 7, 2014
    Once a month they do a special After Hours event. Adults only, drinks, food, music, and exhibits with no kids under foot and fellow tech/science fans all around. Definitely worth checking out.
  • Andrea S.
    Andrea SOctober 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The Star Wars exhibit is great. You can see the original costumes, models, behind the scenes videos and learn about the physics of Star Wars.
  • Kat .
    Kat 🐱January 20, 2016
    Start on the bottom floor and get the brain wave sensor! You need to wear it for at least 30 minutes but you can do other activities while you are wearing it.
  • Princess Susannah G.heart icon on user image
    Princess Susannah GreenwoodJanuary 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    1st Wed of the month After Hour nights for adults only featuring bands, games & run of the whole museum. IMAX & special exhibits anytime give you & your family a great Silicon Valley experience.
  • Staff Picks
    Staff PicksJune 27, 2014
    Check out Nathan Myhrvold's food photos at the Tech Museum of Innovation. His experiments in Modernist Cuisine are on exhibit now, and admission is free! Read more
  • HISTORY
    HISTORYJuly 14, 2010
    After years of planning, the museum opened in 1990 in the old San Jose convention center. In 1998 it opened in a larger 3 floor venue where it holds four major theme galleries and an IMAX theatre.
  • Jared O.
    Jared OberhausOctober 29, 2011
    On the second floor there's a robot that draws your picture. Take your picture at the computer console, then the robot picks up real pens and draws your picture in paper that you can keep.
  • NASA
    NASADecember 7, 2010
    Visit the To Infinity and Beyond Exhibit to scan radio frequencies from outer space. You can even listen to the audio recording and view the images that were sent out on the Voyager 1 spacecraft too. Read more
  • Cheryl H.
    Cheryl HuangJuly 14, 2014
    This is such a fun place. They close at 5pm. Go earlier cause you will wish to play all the fun stuff in there.
  • Tim S.heart icon on user image
    Tim S-LJanuary 8, 2016
    for some reason in my memory it was as large as the exploratorium - its not you'll get it done in a day easy and its not as interactive/fun.
  • Wired
    WiredAugust 23, 2012
    Focused on inspiring the innovator in everyone it reaches, with truly hands-on and interactive exhibits, divided among themed galleries.
  • Joe V.
    Joe VMarch 28, 2011
    Throwing a birthday party here is a blast. If you can't find relatively cheap street parking, putting your car across the street at Cityview Plaza Parking is the next best thing - 7 dollars with no ti
  • Hard R.
    Hard RockerSeptember 26, 2015
    Nice place to visit. I liked the self portrait by a robot. And I enjoyed the earthquake simulator.
  • K L.heart icon on user image
    K LaJanuary 20, 2016
    Fun place for kids and parents. Awesome iMAX!
  • Erkan S.heart icon on user image
    Erkan SakaNovember 16, 2018
    A fantastic place for children but not that useful for adults.
  • Adam H.heart icon on user image
    Adam HMarch 6, 2015
    So much fun and interesting! Adult playground :) for nerds
  • Carole R.
    Carole ReyesSeptember 12, 2011
    1st wednesday of every month is "After Hours" from 6-11pm...they sell alcohol and food and have a band playing on the roof. check it out!
  • Kevin M.heart icon on user image
    Kevin MartinJanuary 7, 2016
    The Hackworth IMAX is amazing!! What a movie experience!!
  • Alexander C.
    Alexander CookeAugust 21, 2013
    A very enjoyeable day! The exhibitions are interactive and fun, not just for kids!
  • Alberto J S M.heart icon on user image
    Alberto J S Moreau DJanuary 18, 2016
    I liked but needs a little innocation in the exhibition, looks like old and needs to be always update to show the innovation by itself
  • RadioShack
    RadioShackNovember 8, 2011
    Check out the Jet Pack simulator, then go the RadioShack at 779 Story Road and get some So Right stuff to try to build your own.
  • Brian I.heart icon on user image
    Brian IbarraApril 19, 2015
    Come early but make a day of it And you won't regret it at all
  • Sasha K.
    Sasha K.January 28, 2017
    Great place for kids but for adults a little bit boring 🙄
  • LIEN N.
    LIEN NDecember 13, 2010
    The BODY WORLDS EXHIBIT comes to the Tech Museum every 3-5 years. It's amazing and probably the only reason for me to visit this venue!
  • Silvio O.heart icon on user image
    Silvio Oliveira Jr.February 26, 2015
    Reserve at least 3 hours to really enjoy the place!!! 😊
  • Melissa W.
    Melissa WibowoOctober 10, 2014
    Bank of America cardholders get in for free on the first full weekend of every month!
  • Viroo M.
    Viroo MirjiMay 11, 2013
    The 3D printers and social robots artifacts are downstairs in the new 'Tech Studio'
  • Geli C.heart icon on user image
    Geli CFebruary 15, 2012
    I like the free feature with admission. Also, the Islam exhibit is both tasteful & educational.
  • Natalie S.
    Natalie S.March 10, 2014
    If you're going to eat at the cafe, the egg salad sandwich us pretty good
  • Island Bruin
    Island BruinJuly 21, 2013
    A lot of money for the chance to watch carloads of school kids frantically push buttons
  • Deepak A.
    Deepak AnandDecember 20, 2014
    Imax Dome theater is a great attraction!!
  • Ashok N.
    Ashok NairJuly 21, 2012
    The IMAX dome screen is awesome...this is the first time I haven't slept through a documentary!
  • Keri C.
    Keri CaslerJanuary 6, 2014
    Honestly I was excited to go but not blown away from this place. Outdated exhibits and not as fun as I thought it would be
  • Simon S.heart icon on user image
    Simon StøvringJune 22, 2018
    It’s good for children but it’s not super interesting if you’re an adult.
  • Ron D.
    Ron DeaversSeptember 8, 2014
    Make sure you use the right parking lot if you want validated.
  • Timothy B.heart icon on user image
    Timothy BurdonMay 19, 2016
    Check out the bio medical stuff on the first floor
  • Suzanne Y.
    Suzanne YadaDecember 29, 2009
    Visit the earthquake simulator and play around with the virtual interactive stuff. Don't be ashamed if you're an adult doing kids' science stuff. It's fun!
  • Sebastianheart icon on user image
    SebastianJanuary 6, 2019
    Half price tickets one hour before closing.
  • Erik G.heart icon on user image
    Erik GarridoSeptember 17, 2014
    Definitely for the family.
  • Will R.heart icon on user image
    Will RobertsonApril 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Highly recommended for children of all ages!
  • Brian D.
    Brian DuncanMarch 29, 2013
    We got in for free because our Museum of life and science membership reciprocated
  • Stephen C.
    Stephen ChisaJanuary 11, 2015
    Check out the earthquake simulator downstairs!
  • Jocelyn G.heart icon on user image
    Jocelyn GabrielOctober 12, 2015
    Everything
  • Stephan P.
    Stephan PireJuly 21, 2022
    Getting some #STEM skills before the next entertainment
  • Janet F.heart icon on user image
    Janet FoutsAugust 23, 2014
    What's not to love about hands on geekyness?
  • Lauraheart icon on user image
    LauraMay 29, 2016
    Really cool hands on museum
  • Andrea S.
    Andrea SDecember 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Mythbusters exhibit is great.
  • Raleigh F.heart icon on user image
    Raleigh FolsomFebruary 12, 2022
    IMAX Dom Theater, Body Works
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