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The Tech Museum of Innovation

The Tech is a cosmopolitan museum singularly focused on technology—how it works and the way that it is changing every aspect of the way we work, live, play and learn. Its people-and-technology focus and the integration of advanced technologies into visitor experiences and infrastructure, distinguishes it from other science centers.

The 132,000 square feet of The Tech are shared by four major theme galleries packed full of one-of-a-kind exhibits, the Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater, an educational center for workshops and labs, an upscale cafe, and a retail store featuring books, gifts, and only-in-Silicon Valley items. An estimated 650,000 visitors are expected to trek to The Tech each year, making it one of California's most popular destinations.

The Tech began as a dream. In 1978, members of the Junior League of Palo Alto, later joined by the San Jose League, envisioned an exciting learning center devoted to science and technology in the heart of Silicon Valley.

The vision for The Tech was realized in 1990 when a 20,000-square-foot temporary test facility was opened in the old convention center on San Carlos Street. Since then, The Tech has fine-tuned its mission of engaging people of all ages in the technologies that affect their daily lives and has built a reputation as a viable and necessary educational resource in the area of science and technology learning. It has also become a landmark for visitors seeking a glimpse of the most inventive place on Earth and a showcase of the latest high-tech gizmos and gadgets that put Silicon Valley on the map.

Since the prototype Tech opened, approximately 2,800,000 visitors from all over the world have enjoyed a one-of-a-kind, up close view of Silicon Valley with hands-on, interactive exhibits, workshops, labs, a speakers series, an online exhibit hall and other activities, such as the annual Tech Challenge. This high-tech design contest has attracted nearly 8,000 youth during the eleven years of the competition.


Gallery Hours:
Tues-Sun: 10am-5pm
Open Holiday Mondays.
*See website for IMAX showtimes and ticket prices.

We are open the following Holidays:

Monday, February 21st Presidents' Day
Monday, May 30th Memorial Day
Monday, July 4th Independence Day
Monday, September 5th Labor Day
Monday, October 10th Columbus Day
Friday, November 11th Veteran's Day
Monday, December 19th, 2005 Christmas Holiday
Monday, December 26th, 2005 Christmas Holiday
Monday, January 2th, 2006 New Years Day (Observed)

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  The Tech Museum of Innovation

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

  Phone: 408-294-8324

  Fax: 408-294-8324

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• NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

• Past Events

  11/08/08	Silicon Valley Trivia Challenge
  10/18/08	Let's Go Green
  07/04/08- 07/31/08	IMAX Movie: Lewis & Clark
  06/27/08- 07/17/08	Stanley
  06/22/08- 07/31/08	IMAX Movie: The Alps
  06/22/08- 07/31/08	IMAX Movie: Sea Monsters
  04/04/08- 12/31/08	The Tech Virtual Test Zone
  02/01/08- 03/01/08	IMAX Movie: The Alps
  01/30/08- 02/29/08	IMAX Movie: India - Kingdom of the Tiger
  11/01/07	No Spare Parts: Life & Death of Circuits & the Brain with Dr. William Mobley
  10/15/07	Festiv'all
  04/01/07- Ongoing	The Tech Museum and IMAX Films
  01/01/07- Ongoing	NetPl@net
  11/17/06- 12/31/06	Happy Feet
  08/01/06- 09/01/06	Superhero Science Show
  05/12/06- 06/29/06	Poseidon @ The IMAX Theater
  03/04/06	Denim to Diamonds
  01/19/06	Wave Hosted Business Mixer
  12/18/05- 01/16/06	The Polar Express
  11/18/05- 01/30/06	IMAX: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  10/28/05- 10/30/05	The 4th Annual IMAX Film Festival
  10/20/05	Dean Karnazes
  10/01/05	Magnificient Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D
  09/30/05- 01/02/06	Game On! The History, Culture and Future of Videogames
  07/11/05- 01/30/05	IMAX: Adventures in Wild California
  06/17/05- 09/05/05	IDEA House
  06/06/05- 09/05/05	Invention at Play
  05/09/05- 09/30/05	Paintings and Sculpture by Artist Karl Momen
  04/01/05- 07/14/05	Mystery of the Nile IMAX
  03/11/05- 05/01/05	Robots IMAX
  02/28/05- 07/14/05	IMAX: Lewis & Clark Great Journey West
  02/28/05- 01/10/06	India - Kingdom of the Tiger IMAX
  01/28/05- 05/15/05	Amazing Music Studio Exhibit
  01/27/05	Families Learning Together
  01/20/05- 05/18/05	Pulse - A Stomp Odyssey
  12/18/04- 01/01/06	Forces of Nature - IMAX
  12/04/04- 12/17/04	Thrill Ride - IMAX
  11/17/04	Online Divas
  11/10/04- 01/15/05	The Polar Express - IMAX
  10/31/04	Celebrate Halloween at The Tech October
  10/24/04	Girl Scout Day at The Tech
  10/09/04	Mac to Nature - Lecture and Book Signing with Mac Pioneer Bill Atkinson
  10/08/04- 11/07/04	Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in IMAX
  10/01/04- 10/03/04	The 3rd Annual IMAX Film Festival
  10/01/04- 10/31/04	Earthquake Preparedness Month at The Tech
  09/18/04- 01/01/05	Scream Machines
  09/11/04- 09/17/04	Forces of Nature IMAX
  07/16/04- 09/06/04	CANstruction
  06/30/04	Nikon Smal World 2003: The Art of Technology and the Technology of Art
  06/14/04- 07/23/04	Nikon Photo Exhibit
  05/28/04- 12/30/04	Silicon Workshop
  05/08/04	Space Day
  04/17/04	Earth Day Celebration
  04/05/04- 06/30/04	Bugs
  03/12/04- 06/16/04	NASCAR
  02/21/04	Busy Bodies--The Anthropology of Busy Lives
  02/06/04	Sashi Tharoor
  02/03/04- 03/02/04	All Energy Vehicle (AEV) Design Challenge
  01/30/04- 09/06/04	Engineer It
  01/01/04- 03/31/04	Top Speed
  12/26/03- 03/11/04	IMAX: Young Black Stallion
  11/21/03- 01/04/04	Imax Film: Santa vs The Snowman
  11/06/03	Scott Adams, Creator of Dilbert
  10/04/03- 01/04/04	Grossology; The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body
  10/02/03- 12/31/03	Bugs
  09/06/03- 09/07/03	Community Weekend at The Tech
  09/04/03- 09/07/03	2nd Annual IMAX Film Festival
  08/21/03	IMAX: Take a Polynesian Odyssey
  08/01/03- 08/24/03	Go Eco at The Tech
  07/12/03	IMAX: Lewis and Clark Adventure 200 Years Later
  06/26/03	Mt. Everest: 50th Anniversary Event
  06/26/03- 09/03/03	Top Speed
  06/07/03	IMAX: Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance
  05/12/03- 06/25/03	IMAX: Everest
  05/12/03- 06/25/03	IMAX: Adventures in Wild California
  05/12/03- 12/22/03	IMAX: Coral Reef Adventure
  05/12/03- 06/25/03	IMAX: Human Body