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The Tech Museum of Innovation

The Tech Museum of Innovation, located in the heart of downtown San Jose, engages people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and experiencing the technologies affecting their lives, and aims to inspire the innovator in everyone. It features over 240 interactive, hands-on exhibits, an IMAX theater, and numerous other activities.

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  The Tech Museum of Innovation

  201 S. Market Street
  San Jose, CA 95113-2008

  Phone: 408-294-TECH

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• Current Events

  02/12/10- 03/31/10	Arabia - IMAX Film The Tech Museum of Innovation
  01/04/10- 03/31/10	Space Station - IMAX Film The Tech Museum of Innovation
  10/23/09- 04/11/10	Star Trek... The Exhibition Parkside Hall
  10/23/09- 03/31/10	Star Trek (2009) - IMAX Film The Tech Museum of Innovation
  09/12/09- 03/31/10	Under the Sea - IMAX Film The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/01/07- Ongoing	The Spirit of American Innovation The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/01/07- Ongoing	Life Tech The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/01/07- Ongoing	Innovation The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/01/07- Ongoing	Exploration The Tech Museum of Innovation
  01/01/07- Ongoing	View from Space The Tech Museum of Innovation
  01/01/07- Ongoing	What's New? The Tech Museum of Innovation
  12/13/06- Ongoing	Genetics - Technology with a Twist The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/01/06- Ongoing	IDEA House The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/17/05- Ongoing	Silicon Workshop The Tech Museum of Innovation

• Member Reviews

  • Event Name: Arabia - IMAX Film
    "Not worth your time."
    Review posted by: Diane from Santa Clara, CA USA, Feb 13, 2010
    

    Well, that was an hour I can't get back. The film was an apologia disguised as a travelogue, with far too much animation for an IMAX film. It's appalling that this movie follows a US film student as... Expand

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    Well, that was an hour I can't get back. The film was an apologia disguised as a travelogue, with far too much animation for an IMAX film. It's appalling that this movie follows a US film student as he interviews Bedouin men (women can't be filmed) talking about "family values", and several times mentions Saudi Arabia's supposed attempt at melding modern with "traditional" values... where "traditional" values include stoning for adultery and not allowing women to drive, travel without male consent, or to appear in public without Islamic covering. None of this was even hinted at in the film. I was disappointed in the quality of this IMAX, and disturbed by the one-sided content. At least I could watch with fascination as a camel lowered itself and rose with a rider, that was cool. Not worth having sat through the rest of the film, though. Give this one a miss. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Clinton Smith - Forces of Nature in the American Landscape
    "Clinton's work is above Excellent."
    Comment posted by: Godie Boast from Sacramento, CA USA, Mar 11, 2009
    

    I have been collecting Clinton's images for a number of years and they are all Special. This short bio does not do him justice...He use to make images with B&W, but Ansel Adams urged him to use... Expand

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    I have been collecting Clinton's images for a number of years and they are all Special. This short bio does not do him justice...He use to make images with B&W, but Ansel Adams urged him to use color. ... and Ansel was RIGHT! Go Enjoy the feast for your eyes & collect if you can. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance Engineers
    "Take your time!"
    Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Dec 24, 2008
    

    This was a HUGE exhibit, and for someone like myself who usually takes 1/2 the time allotted to an exhibit, I was amazed at how much time I could indeed spend. I'd say the first 2 parts of the... Expand

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    This was a HUGE exhibit, and for someone like myself who usually takes 1/2 the time allotted to an exhibit, I was amazed at how much time I could indeed spend. I'd say the first 2 parts of the exhibit, though very informative and interesting we a bit heavy. A lot to absord for sure, but a great background to the later sections which focus more on Leonardo. Watch all the videos, and computer screen snippets, these are GREAT, and be sure to leave enough time for the last 1/3 of the exhibit which is art and science, a perfect event for the tech. Make a day of it, see an IMAX and check out the AWESOME regular exhibits at the tech. SO FUN! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance Engineers
    "Engaging but not thrilling"
    Review posted by: JasonB from Sunnyvale, CA, Nov 30, 2008
    

    I left the museum with mixed feelings about this exhibit. Certainly many of the machine reproductions were fascinating to view, but there was nothing in this exhibit that really excited me.

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    I left the museum with mixed feelings about this exhibit. Certainly many of the machine reproductions were fascinating to view, but there was nothing in this exhibit that really excited me.

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  • Event Name: Body Worlds 2 & The Three Pound Gem
    "Absolutely loved it!"
    Review posted by: Marylyn from San Jose, CA, Nov 10, 2007
    

    I think everyone could benefit from seeing our bodies in such great detail. It truly is an amazing system and so beautifully and educationally displayed. I learned more from that exhibit than I ever... Expand

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    I think everyone could benefit from seeing our bodies in such great detail. It truly is an amazing system and so beautifully and educationally displayed. I learned more from that exhibit than I ever learned from a textbook, due to the three-dimensional presentation. I also found it very helpful to see where my injuries and pains are on the plastic people as opposed to on an x-ray! A couple mom's brought their 3 year olds to the exhibit...Really don't think this is the place for them--would get a sitter. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Body Worlds 2 & The Three Pound Gem
    "A Must see"
    Review posted by: Big Fan from georginagomez@gmail.com, Nov 08, 2007
    

    San Jose is lucky to get this exhibit. Millions of people around the world have seen this exhibit and have raved about it. It is so fascinating to see what we look like on the inside. Well worth the... Expand

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    San Jose is lucky to get this exhibit. Millions of people around the world have seen this exhibit and have raved about it. It is so fascinating to see what we look like on the inside. Well worth the price of admission. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Body Worlds 2 & The Three Pound Gem
    "Unique and interesting experience"
    Review posted by: sailrmac from san jose, ca usa, Oct 15, 2007
    

    The bodies are prepared and come across as much as art as anything else. This exhibition left me with a love and some wonder at the complexity and detail of the human form. Information presented may... Expand

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    The bodies are prepared and come across as much as art as anything else. This exhibition left me with a love and some wonder at the complexity and detail of the human form. Information presented may seem to in depth for the layman or simple for the medical professional but I think keeps a nice balance. I think it would be particularly benefitial for children 8+ accompanied by their parent. Could bring up wonderful discussions about what smoking, drugs abuse, exercise, etc. does for you. Could also spur discussions on where baby's come from, future medical profession interest, etc. However, the child or teen should be accompanied by their parent. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Body Worlds 2 & The Three Pound Gem
    "Body Worlds, fascinating as well as problematic."
    Review posted by: Michael from thataddress@mac.com, Sep 30, 2007
    

    I saw Body Worlds in Amsterdam, Europe. I found it quite sensational in concept. Knowing little of the human anatomy I thought it would make more sense and be of more use to people that actually know... Expand

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    I saw Body Worlds in Amsterdam, Europe. I found it quite sensational in concept. Knowing little of the human anatomy I thought it would make more sense and be of more use to people that actually know what they see, like those with medical professions. Especially some smaller sections, showing networks of blood veins like delicate chorals, were very colorful and mysteriously beautiful. I understand it is a Chinese production, several shows going around the globe. Around the Amsterdam show there were some rumors concerning the bodies used possibly being those of Chinese prisoners. This possibility and the feeling of gawking at almost real human bodies made me feel a bit uncomfortable. The bodies obviously being Chinese made it strange to see them posing as if they were in the middle of sport activities like American football that seemed out of context. Healthy lungs next to lungs affected by smoking, with a box for people to throw away their cigarettes, I thought was a good idea. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Body Worlds 2 & The Three Pound Gem
    "Not what yo would expect"
    Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Sep 28, 2007
    

    I saw his exhibit wanting to really be in to the science of it, and I found it to be actually a little disappointing. A couple of the exhibits were ineresting (Fetal development, lungs, and the... Expand

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    I saw his exhibit wanting to really be in to the science of it, and I found it to be actually a little disappointing. A couple of the exhibits were ineresting (Fetal development, lungs, and the medical/artificial devices) but overall I wasn't terribly impressed. Interesting yes, but not the jaw dropper I was thinking it would be Collapse

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  • Event Name: Body Worlds 2 & The Three Pound Gem
    "Body Worlds 3"
    Review posted by: Diane Folks from West Sacramento, CA USA, Jul 18, 2007
    

    I just saw Body Worlds 3 in Portland and it was beautiful! Because the bodies are plasticized, they appear more like fantastic sculptures than actual corpses. The atmosphere at the exhibit was one of... Expand

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    I just saw Body Worlds 3 in Portland and it was beautiful! Because the bodies are plasticized, they appear more like fantastic sculptures than actual corpses. The atmosphere at the exhibit was one of reverence, rather than exploitation. Seeing the bodies made me reflect on mortality and the amazing things the human body is capable of. The exhibit is unforgettable and I highly recommend seeing it! Collapse

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• Past Events

  01/04/10- 02/11/10	Lewis and Clark - IMAX Film The Tech Museum of Innovation
  12/01/09- 12/18/09	IMAX Film - Blue Planet The Tech Museum of Innovation
  11/26/09- 01/03/10	IMAX Film -- The Light Before Christmas The Tech Museum of Innovation
  11/19/09	Tech Awards 2009 - Technology Benefitting Humanity San Jose McEnery Convention Center
  08/30/09- 12/18/09	IMAX Film - Mummies... Secrets of the Pharoahs The Tech Museum of Innovation
  08/30/09- 12/18/09	IMAX Film -- Forces Of Nature The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/14/09	Celebrate 10 Years of Tech The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/04/09- 12/31/09	The Tech Virtual Test Zone The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/10/09	Koret Museum Days at the Tech The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/01/09- 05/31/09	Ring of Fire The Tech Museum of Innovation
  04/27/09- 05/01/09	DNA Week The Tech Museum of Innovation
  04/25/09	Tech Challenge 2009 – Explore the Volcano! Parkside Hall
  04/18/09- 05/30/09	Spring Session II - Education Programs The Tech Museum of Innovation
  03/28/09- 03/29/09	Wii Music Weekend The Tech Museum of Innovation
  03/21/09	KDFC Kids' Day The Tech Museum of Innovation
  03/08/09- 09/13/09	Sunday ScholarShare The Tech Museum of Innovation
  03/01/09- 03/15/09	IMAX - Everest The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/25/09	Meet Sir Topham Hatt The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/14/09- 03/31/09	IMAX - Adventures in Wild California The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/13/09- 06/05/09	Clinton Smith - Forces of Nature in the American Landscape The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/09/09- 02/28/09	IMAX - Blue Planet The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/09/09- 03/31/09	IMAX - Lewis & Clark The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/08/09- 03/29/09	IMAX - Magic of Flight The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/08/09- 03/31/09	IMAX - Grand Canyon Adventure The Tech Museum of Innovation
  11/12/08	Tech Awards 2008 San Jose McEnery Convention Center
  09/27/08- 01/25/09	Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance Engineers Parkside Hall
  07/04/08- 07/31/08	IMAX Movie: Lewis & Clark The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/27/08- 07/17/08	Stanley The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/22/08- 07/31/08	IMAX Movie: The Alps The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/22/08- 07/31/08	IMAX Movie: Sea Monsters The Tech Museum of Innovation
  04/04/08- 12/31/08	The Tech Virtual Test Zone The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/01/08- 03/01/08	IMAX Movie: The Alps The Tech Museum of Innovation
  01/30/08- 02/29/08	IMAX Movie: India - Kingdom of the Tiger The Tech Museum of Innovation
  11/07/07	The Tech Museum Awards San Jose McEnery Convention Center
  09/27/07- 01/26/08	Body Worlds 2 & The Three Pound Gem Parkside Hall
  04/01/07- Ongoing	The Tech Museum and IMAX Films The Tech Museum of Innovation
  01/01/07- Ongoing	NetPl@net The Tech Museum of Innovation
  11/17/06- 12/31/06	Happy Feet The Tech Museum of Innovation
  08/01/06- 09/01/06	Superhero Science Show The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/12/06- 06/29/06	Poseidon @ The IMAX Theater The Tech Museum of Innovation
  04/29/06	TechChallenge 2006: Fight the Flood Parkside Hall
  12/18/05- 01/16/06	The Polar Express The Tech Museum of Innovation
  11/18/05- 01/30/06	IMAX: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire The Tech Museum of Innovation
  11/09/05	The Tech Museum Awards Parkside Hall
  10/28/05- 10/30/05	The 4th Annual IMAX Film Festival The Tech Museum of Innovation
  09/30/05- 01/02/06	Game On! The History, Culture and Future of Videogames The Tech Museum of Innovation
  07/11/05- 01/30/05	IMAX: Adventures in Wild California The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/17/05- 09/05/05	IDEA House The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/06/05- 09/05/05	Invention at Play The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/09/05- 09/30/05	Paintings and Sculpture by Artist Karl Momen The Tech Museum of Innovation
  04/30/05	Tech Challenge Parkside Hall
  04/01/05- 07/14/05	Mystery of the Nile IMAX The Tech Museum of Innovation
  03/11/05- 05/01/05	Robots IMAX The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/28/05- 07/14/05	IMAX: Lewis & Clark Great Journey West The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/28/05- 01/10/06	India - Kingdom of the Tiger IMAX The Tech Museum of Innovation
  01/28/05- 05/15/05	Amazing Music Studio Exhibit The Tech Museum of Innovation
  01/20/05- 05/18/05	Pulse - A Stomp Odyssey The Tech Museum of Innovation
  12/18/04- 01/01/06	Forces of Nature - IMAX The Tech Museum of Innovation
  12/04/04- 12/17/04	Thrill Ride - IMAX The Tech Museum of Innovation
  11/17/04	Online Divas The Tech Museum of Innovation
  11/10/04	The Tech Museum Awards Parkside Hall
  11/10/04- 01/15/05	The Polar Express - IMAX The Tech Museum of Innovation
  11/10/04	The Tech Museum Awards Parkside Hall
  10/31/04	Celebrate Halloween at The Tech October The Tech Museum of Innovation
  10/24/04	Girl Scout Day at The Tech The Tech Museum of Innovation
  10/09/04	Mac to Nature - Lecture and Book Signing with Mac Pioneer Bill Atkinson The Tech Museum of Innovation
  10/08/04- 11/07/04	Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in IMAX The Tech Museum of Innovation
  10/01/04- 10/03/04	The 3rd Annual IMAX Film Festival The Tech Museum of Innovation
  10/01/04- 10/31/04	Earthquake Preparedness Month at The Tech The Tech Museum of Innovation
  09/18/04- 01/01/05	Scream Machines The Tech Museum of Innovation
  09/11/04- 09/17/04	Forces of Nature IMAX The Tech Museum of Innovation
  07/16/04- 09/06/04	CANstruction The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/14/04- 07/23/04	Nikon Photo Exhibit The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/28/04- 12/30/04	Silicon Workshop The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/08/04	Space Day The Tech Museum of Innovation
  04/17/04	Earth Day Celebration The Tech Museum of Innovation
  04/05/04- 06/30/04	Bugs The Tech Museum of Innovation
  03/12/04- 06/16/04	NASCAR The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/21/04	Busy Bodies--The Anthropology of Busy Lives The Tech Museum of Innovation
  02/03/04- 03/02/04	All Energy Vehicle (AEV) Design Challenge The Tech Museum of Innovation
  01/30/04- 09/06/04	Engineer It The Tech Museum of Innovation
  01/01/04- 03/31/04	Top Speed The Tech Museum of Innovation
  12/26/03- 03/11/04	IMAX: Young Black Stallion The Tech Museum of Innovation
  11/21/03- 01/04/04	Imax Film: Santa vs The Snowman The Tech Museum of Innovation
  10/04/03- 01/04/04	Grossology; The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body The Tech Museum of Innovation
  10/02/03- 12/31/03	Bugs The Tech Museum of Innovation
  09/06/03- 09/07/03	Community Weekend at The Tech The Tech Museum of Innovation
  09/04/03- 09/07/03	2nd Annual IMAX Film Festival The Tech Museum of Innovation
  08/21/03	IMAX: Take a Polynesian Odyssey The Tech Museum of Innovation
  08/01/03- 08/24/03	Go Eco at The Tech The Tech Museum of Innovation
  07/12/03	IMAX: Lewis and Clark Adventure 200 Years Later The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/26/03	Mt. Everest: 50th Anniversary Event The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/26/03- 09/03/03	Top Speed The Tech Museum of Innovation
  06/07/03	IMAX: Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/12/03- 06/25/03	IMAX: Everest The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/12/03- 06/25/03	IMAX: Adventures in Wild California The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/12/03- 12/22/03	IMAX: Coral Reef Adventure The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/12/03- 06/25/03	IMAX: Human Body The Tech Museum of Innovation
  05/24/02- 01/05/03	Imagination Playground