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The Tech Interactive
Science Museum
Downtown San Jose, San Jose
"A fantastic place for children but not that useful for adults."(7 Tips)
"On the second floor there's a robot that draws your picture."(5 Tips)"Check out the earthquake simulator downstairs!"(3 Tips)
"Imax Dome theater is a great attraction!!"(2 Tips)
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Kevin ToDecember 31, 2015Awesome 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 CabreraAugust 6, 2016You 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 RussellFebruary 7, 2014Once 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.
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 🐱January 20, 2016Start 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.
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 PicksJune 27, 2014Check 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
HISTORYJuly 14, 2010After 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 OberhausOctober 29, 2011On 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.
Cheryl HuangJuly 14, 2014This 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-LJanuary 8, 2016for 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.
WiredAugust 23, 2012Focused on inspiring the innovator in everyone it reaches, with truly hands-on and interactive exhibits, divided among themed galleries.
Joe VMarch 28, 2011Throwing 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 RockerSeptember 26, 2015Nice place to visit. I liked the self portrait by a robot. And I enjoyed the earthquake simulator.
Carole ReyesSeptember 12, 20111st 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!
Alexander CookeAugust 21, 2013A very enjoyeable day! The exhibitions are interactive and fun, not just for kids!
Alberto J S Moreau DJanuary 18, 2016I liked but needs a little innocation in the exhibition, looks like old and needs to be always update to show the innovation by itself
RadioShackNovember 8, 2011Check 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.
LIEN NDecember 13, 2010The 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!
Melissa WibowoOctober 10, 2014Bank of America cardholders get in for free on the first full weekend of every month!
Viroo MirjiMay 11, 2013The 3D printers and social robots artifacts are downstairs in the new 'Tech Studio'
Geli CFebruary 15, 2012I like the free feature with admission. Also, the Islam exhibit is both tasteful & educational.
Island BruinJuly 21, 2013A lot of money for the chance to watch carloads of school kids frantically push buttons
Ashok NairJuly 21, 2012The IMAX dome screen is awesome...this is the first time I haven't slept through a documentary!
Simon StøvringJune 22, 2018It’s good for children but it’s not super interesting if you’re an adult.
Keri CaslerJanuary 6, 2014Honestly I was excited to go but not blown away from this place. Outdated exhibits and not as fun as I thought it would be
Suzanne YadaDecember 29, 2009Visit 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!
Brian DuncanMarch 29, 2013We got in for free because our Museum of life and science membership reciprocated
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The Tech Museum of Innovation explores how technology affects the way we live, work, and play. Fun hands-on learning experiences and 8-story IMAX® films.
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- Tue–Fri
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
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