The Tech Museum

The Tech Museum is a one-of-a-kind museum that offers the unique Silicon Valley experience. Fun for all ages, The Tech Museum is a landmark for visitors seeking a glimpse of the most inventive place on Earth. More than 5,000,000 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, youth programs along with signature programs such as The Tech Challenge, an annual design challenge for Grades 5-12 and The Tech Awards, an international award for technology benefiting humanity. Explore interactive exhibits about genetics, earth sciences, alternative energy, virtual design and microchips – many of which support by Stanford, NOAA and NASA. Fun and learning combine in the beautiful contemporary museum built by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta.

In the past 12 months, The Tech Museum has opened 3 new galleries. The Tech Awards Gallery allows visitors to experience the awe of technology benefiting humanity. The Tech Challenge Gallery demonstrates basic science concepts by young people explaining them in their own words. And don’t miss The Tech Silicon Valley Gallery showcases the machines that revolutionize human thought, creativity and communication. You are immersed in exciting innovations in digital art, maps, and nanotechnology.

The 132,000 square feet of The Tech Museum includes six major theme galleries, 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.

Visitors also can experience the largest IMAX screen in the West! Incredible documentaries larger than life with IMAX clarity and 13,000 digital watts of surround sound. Movies change frequently and are all PG-rated.
Located in Downtown San Jose. Schedule varies. Call (408) 294-8324 or click www.thetech.org for information.