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3.4 (761 reviews)
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Lana P.

Decided to stop by on a summer day, I haven't returned here in a while. There are a good amount of things to do. Definitely lots of activities for younger ones, however super informational for older ones as well!

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Lisa M.

Wow, there is a LOT to do! I could bring my four year old for 5 days straight and we still wouldn't been able to cover the exhibits. There are three or four levels of exploration and an IMAX theatre cycling through four movies throughout the day. They choose IMAX movies that are blockbusters like Superman, or informative pieces for the kiddos. My daughter loved the fossil movie, the fungus movie, and the blue angels movie. Some of the really cool exhibits include building your own rollercoaster then experiencing the ride with 4D effects. Another one was an interactive city that would respond to a dial that indicated the level of trash your city would build. My daughter loved to paint on a digital screen with a stylist that emulated a paintbrush. She also loved the interactive plant growing in reaction to gaining sunlight and water from its environment. We stayed at each exhibit for 10-12 minutes.

Michelle M.

Looking for something to do in DT San Jose? This interactive museum is a great way to spend a couple of hours. Whether you bring your kids or check it out yourself, there's much to learn! I had so much fun!

Carolen M.

A bit of an update. We came as an activity for the niece. She's 8 years old. I still hold to the fact that the Tech Museum is for the kids. Some of the exhibits feel like they're for kids that are a bit older. As long as there are adults to help out the little ones. But I think in the end, she did enjoy herself. We did end up parking at the Convention Center and paying the fee and walking over to the museum. They still have Body Worlds which is still very cool in my eyes. They also had a simulator for cities around the bay to see how things could be if you add more green areas or type of public transportation. They also had a living garden which was fun to play around with the visuals. The Tech is good, I wouldn't take very young kids as some things would go over their heads. But almost teens might enjoy themselves.

Serena M.

We went to check out Tech Interactive yesterday and it was so much fun! It was our first time going there and it was so interactive. As soon as we got there we were saw a bridge making station. They explained that we had to make a bridge that connected two land forms and we were given a base but we could use any other materials that were at the station. It was a fun stem activity and an indication that me and my husband do not do well problem solving together, haha. Time flew by really quick when we were at that station and we were there for about an hour trying to construct a bridge. We ran out of time and had to go to the IMAX show that came with our ticket purchase. The IMAX was about Dinosaurs through time. They had a refreshment booth outside of the theatre so we bought a bag of popcorn and an Icee. The theatre is a dome shape so you really have to get used to looking all around when watching the show. The show was good and interesting but I think it was a little too high level for my daughter, I think she was getting dizzy too from the movie. Overall though, I liked it and I hope we come back again. After the show finished, we walked around some more. There are three levels and each one had. They had different interesting things to observe. My daughter tried making a roller coaster and then played it on the big screen. They even had seats where you could sit to experience your rollercoaster as it played on the big screen. There was also a small room that taught us all about how auroras were made. He showed us different elements and put it close to the flame to show the changing colors. My favorite exhibit was the body exhibits. I liked that because you could really see the difference between a healthy organ and an unhealthy one. It was kind of scary to see how much damage cancer and smoking can do to your body.

Sheila P.

Great museum, not overcrowded at all! I attended a field trip with my students and this place was amazing! The staff was very kind. If I wanted to leave to go eat at the cafe and come back into the museum, they were lenient about it. I like that they had a separate space in Adventure Hall for the kiddos to eat. My favorite part of the museum was the IMAX theater. We watched the one on Blue Whales, which relaxed me and made me sleepy, in a good way :) Would definitely return here again. They have a cute lil gift shop too with all kinds of goodies.

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Don L.

Free for Bank of America customers every first weekend of the month The Tech Museum is always a good time. I love how it's always state-of-the-art, educational, and they're always changing the exhibits, while keeping some regular ones. I saw human poop while I was walking to the museum, but parking on the street is free on Sundays. I got through two floors worth of exhibits and chilled on the balcony in two hours. The exhibits range from reading and looking at models from the body to interactable like moving a rover or saving a virtual community from the effects of pollution and global warming.

Charae P.

Being a San Jose Native, I'm happy to announce that I've finally taken my kids to the Tech Interactive today to attend the Tech or Treat event to celebrate upcoming Halloween. This year on Halloween marks 35 years of existence and I can say what a great way to highlight the Silicon Valley! My kids enjoyed the day stopping at stations to get Halloween themed toys, Halloween crafts, and exploring technology! Such a great time! And don't forget about the really nice IMAX theater!

Aunnie T.

We went for the polar experience. I would definitely say this appeals to an older audience for at least the time that we went. The activities offered for a 2,4,5, and 7 year old were minimal. There were some activities that required a wait due to capacity. It was cool, but I wouldn't come back until our kids are a lot older and have a longer attention span. Also note that they are specific on where to park to get validation. Unfortunately I did not research this beforehand so make sure you do so. Our ticket included an imax movie about the artic in the dome theatre which was cool. I'm the imax there are no strollers allowed and it has to be parked outside. This review is solely based on the age of our children and their interests as well as the activities offered.

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Ask the Community - The Tech Interactive

Do you have to make reservations to tour yourself?

Nope, no reservation needed!

How long does it take to see everything?

Hello Muriel! It really varies per individual and how much you want to engage with the exhibits. Some people can spend a whole day and still have things they want to check out, and others who are more casually strolling by can spend a couple hours.… Read more

What do can you show for low income families?

Because we want The Interactive to be welcoming to all, we participate in the Museums for All program. You can find the details here: https://www.thetech.org/plan-your-visit/museums-all

Is this place fun for preschool kids?

Yes! They will have a great time.

Does the Tech museum validate parking for the city view parking garage across the street? Which parking garages does the Tech museum validate parking?

We validate the Convention Center and 2nd and San Carlos parking garages. We will validate City View plaza only on the weekends. With a validation, it is a flat $5.

Does any kind of BOA card work for getting free admission in the first full weekend of the month ? How about the debit card of student account?

Bank of America members with a valid ATM credit or check card and photo ID (school ID is accepted) can get one free general admission ticket (galleries only) on the first full weekend of every month. Debit card of a student account is valid as well.

Is THE TECH still in the reciprocal program of ASTC ? If I present the member card of the other museum, do I get 50% off the admission?

I've gone twice in 2017 for free with my membership from The NAT (SD museum). http://www.astc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ASTCTravelPassport_12pt_Nov2017-Apr2018.pdf

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Pros Amazing space for toddlers and children Often have cool themes (we have been to Star Wars, Mythbusters, and the body one!

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