The Tech Interactive

Category: Museum in San Jose, California

Address: 201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

Phone: +14082948324

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–3PM

Wednesday: 10AM–3PM

Thursday: 10AM–3PM

Friday: 10AM–3PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

MEMEQueen RR

Jun 14, 2022

Had a lot of fun, the staff was super friendly. Sad to see some of the older experiences go like the earthquake simulator or robot that can write your name. It was amazing seeing all the cool things technology can be used for!

Steven Ogbuehi

Jun 6, 2022

As someone currently attending college level math and science courses I was genuinely interested in checking out this place. But I found that some of displays were very visually appealing to interact with, it was hard to try and comprehend the lessons they were trying to teach. The displays seemed geared towards younger children that might be exposed to something and possibly want to become interested in STEM. Otherwise they just wind up playing with the displays while parents follow them around.

Jason Moore (SirArgonaut)

May 17, 2022

Came down as a chaperone for a school field trip. I do love science museums and this one was no disappointment. There was quite a variety exhibits to interact with I just wish we had more time. We took part in the physics roller coaster class that the kids really enjoyed. The living colors lab was also very insightful. If you for get to bring your lunch the cafe has plenty of options.

Angel Hou

May 2, 2022

Really fun and highly interactive place with 3 floors, the first floor is the place to check-in either with your membership card, online or on-site purchase, IMAX, and the souvenir shop; the second floor with the exhibit of human body and organs, and other tech activities; the underground is a place that you may have experienced hand-made creativity and other games. Definitely is a ideal place for kids to releasing energy and to kill the time for at least 3 hours! After stamping on the card of the nearby parking lot next to the Marriott by the staff of the Tech Interactive, you will enjoy the most great deal with $5 a day for the parking! Strongly recommend this place.

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Questions & Answers

How much is general admission

Kathe Close | Aug 25, 2018
Dylan Odom | Aug 25, 2018

Fyi free on first Sunday of month with bank of america card

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Would this be interesting to a high school graduate who is going into the field of mechanical engineering?

Trina Acello | Aug 25, 2018
Francky Rubio | Aug 25, 2018

There are some activities that can and are very informative to anyone seeking knowledge!!

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Is it good for 4 year old

Renu Singhania | Aug 24, 2020
Raja Subramaniyan | Aug 24, 2020

Not really

How much does it cost

freddy morales | Aug 25, 2018
Karen Lockhart | Aug 25, 2018

23.00 an adult ticket. First weekend of the month it is free if you have a Bank of America ATM.

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Can I bring my own food

Quinn M McCarn | Aug 25, 2018
Elmer Shields | Aug 25, 2018

I was just there. I was allowed in with my lunch bag. Had to exit museum to eat it but you have in and out privilege with your ticket

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Do the sale food

Hilda. Garcia. | Aug 25, 2018
Jonathan Chizick | Aug 25, 2018

There is a small cafe in the lobby as you enter the museum building

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Is parking available?

Laine Gawthrop | Apr 26, 2022
The Tech Interactive | Apr 26, 2022

Hello! There are a couple parking garages nearby for which we offer validation for a discounted price: San Jose McEnery Convention Center (150 W. San Carlos St.) and 2nd and San Carlos Garage (288 S. 2nd St.). Bring your parking ticket to The Tech for validation. Parking at these garages is not free and is only discounted with validation. Additional non-validated parking is also available downtown. You can find a map here: https://www.thetech.org/parking

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I would like to have my 75 birthday with 75 friends at the Tech Museum September 8. Do you support this activity.

Larry Matheny | Aug 25, 2018
Family Matsuoka | Aug 25, 2018

Our company had a private party there years ago. It is a really nice experience.

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How much time required to see the museum. What is the entrance fee

Harikishan Rao Tapse | Aug 25, 2018
Pootie Loc | Aug 25, 2018

$24 for adult, child 3-17 Years Old $19, Student with ID $19, Seniors 65+ $19.

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Is it close due to cov 19 and when will it re open

David Certuche | Aug 24, 2021
TJ Lauters | Aug 24, 2021

It's open 10-5 Saturday and 11-5 on Sundays. Starting October they will also be open Thursday and Friday 10-3.

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We are going to travel in January from Argentina, with children of 18,16 and 13 years, we will be 1 day in San Jose, the museum is for their age? Can you park there? What time will we allocate there? Are there translators in Spanish to understand the exhi

Laura Cruz | Aug 25, 2019
Lorenzo de Pasqua | Aug 25, 2019

for 13 years it may be interesting, but for other children it is very likely to be boring. For the 18-year-old man, I leave it to his judgment.

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Does it have things to see do and experience for Low vision and the Blind?

Ogmd2002 | Aug 25, 2018
Shauna Lacoste | Aug 25, 2018

I don't remember many hands-on experiences there that weren't tied to visual elements. A good alternative to The Tech might be The California Academy of Sciences up in SF; if you call ahead, the naturalist center and docents have a lot of specimens you can touch and feel, and the planetarium shows have phenomenal sound, especially if you sit in the very center of the dome. Right now it's a show about coral reefs, and the audio makes you really feel like you're underwater!

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Does the IMAX ticket price include museum admission?

A Google User | Aug 25, 2017
Steve Dibble | Aug 25, 2017

No, just buying an IMAX ticket does not get you into the museum. You exit the movie into a common area, but still need a museum ticket.

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If I want to see all the 45 minute movies ie. Sea lions, The Last Glaciers and Superpower dogs in a day on 23rd April 2022, how many tickets I need to buy

Dilip Deshpande | Apr 26, 2022
The Tech Interactive | Apr 26, 2022

Hello! The best way to go about it would be to buy the first one online, then while on site, you can buy add-on IMAX tickets for the other 2 shows, bringing down the cost to $4 or $5 each for the other 2 shows. In total you would need to purchase 3 tickets, one for each film.

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Can you buy tickets at the place?

Landrino M | Feb 25, 2022
Braden Gray | Feb 25, 2022

No

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When will Body Worlds be back in San Jose?

Floyd L Davis | Jan 26, 2022
Trung Nguyen (SquallLHeart) | Jan 26, 2022

it never left. it's on the upper floor.

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How long does it take for someone to be able to walk around and see the whole place? Estimate time?

Karma LovesFood | Sep 28, 2021
Julian Habito | Sep 28, 2021

I'd say around 30 minutes to kinda wander and see everything. You can spend more time if you have kids and want to try all the simulators and watch all the short videos. There's also the imax video that's like 45 minutes long.

Does watching a movie cause money?

Shrek gamer | Aug 24, 2021
TJ Lauters | Aug 24, 2021

Yes, it costs money to watch movies here.

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Is there an entree fee? If so how much?

John N. Wilkinson | Aug 25, 2019
Parina Patel Mosley | Aug 25, 2019

There is and if you want IMAX tickets, you can purchase them as a bundle

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How much is the admission fee

John N. Wilkinson | Aug 25, 2019
Juan P Rodriguez | Aug 25, 2019

$20 - $25 general admission

Does this museum have free admission days

diana petersen | Aug 25, 2019
Rebecka Davis | Aug 25, 2019

They don't have free days but they have a community day on June 30th this year where it's only $5 to get in.

How long is the imax movie and is it recommended?

Adriana Salas | Aug 25, 2019
Jeremy Welch | Aug 25, 2019

"Dream Big" was my favorite but "Oceans" is really good too. Except when they contract for a Hollywood movie they all run 45min.

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How expensive is the food

Gia Givens | Aug 25, 2019
Stuart Jones | Aug 25, 2019

About the same as at the movie theater.

Can tickets be purchased at the museum itself? Like a walk-in?

Livia Wong | Aug 25, 2019
A Random Person | Aug 25, 2019

You can buy tickets on site from a kiosk or a person. You can buy online as well but there is a small fee if you do. They have lots of discounts if you know what to do. Teachers should bring a school ID or even a pay stub as proof of employment. Military personnel should have their ID on them (they get in free). Bank of America account holders get in free one weekend a month. (Get an account for each of your kids and they get in free too.) You can check which weekends by going to their online calendar. They just upgraded their Movie Theater to be the first IMAX Lazer Dome, so it's a good time to visit. However, that's a separate charge as they need to pay movie royalties.

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how good is it

Layn | Aug 25, 2019
Milli Blom | Aug 25, 2019

A lot of interesting exhibits, and also an IMAX theater. It is good.

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How much for ticket ?

Zirou Zhou | Aug 25, 2019
Reny Dawn | Aug 25, 2019

$25 for an adult general admission

Is this place accessable via wheelchair?

Mehul Tanwar | Aug 25, 2019
Kishore Devireddy | Aug 25, 2019

Yes

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Is this museum appropriate for a 7 year old boy?

Sue Ellen Goodell | Aug 25, 2019
Terry Dawson | Aug 25, 2019

My two grand son loved it. It on my list to do it again. By the way they are 7 and 9.

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What will be playing on the IMAX on March 14, 2019 between 10 am and 1 pm?

Tina O'Hara | Aug 25, 2018
Jordan Tyler | Aug 25, 2019

You need to call for showing inquiries.

Is the arc reacter invented yet?

Kish S | Aug 25, 2018
Erik Hanson | Aug 24, 2020

I think the Tech has one in the back, not open to the public yet.

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Are the food allowed there

Jennifer Zuniga | Aug 25, 2018
Stephanie Owens | Aug 25, 2018

Yes...they have an awesome cafe on the lower level. There's a nice menu selection and food is reasonably priced! My grandchild and I had a great time!

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My daughter is going on a field trip there do she have to pay for her ticket

slimesqishgirl lol | Aug 25, 2018
Jaelyn’s Vlogs | Aug 25, 2018

You do have to check the slip u usually tells u I had to pay $15 to go with my school yesterday

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Can i go with a 2 year boy?

Judith Szafer | Aug 25, 2018
Stella Mattsson | Aug 25, 2019

Yup! 😝

Do they have tech for people to mess around with

Aiden Valenzuela | Aug 25, 2018
Madison Reil | Aug 25, 2018

Lots :)

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where is the loading dock? I will need to drive up with materials.

Reuben Soto | Aug 25, 2018
JEAN CADE | Aug 25, 2018

I'm sorry, i don't know, perhaps you could Google The Tech's building layout

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does it have free wifi

Doggo_ 723 | Aug 25, 2018
Juju Bear | Aug 25, 2018

yes it has

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Can you bring in your own food?

Katie Belk | Aug 25, 2018
Jan Fetcho | Aug 25, 2018

Also, if you bring your own food you can eat it in the park across the street.

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What is the best thing in the museum

Stiene Bastien | Aug 25, 2018
Brendan O'Donnell | Aug 25, 2018

The Earthquake Simulator.

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Movies playining today and tickets

Martha Marquez | Aug 25, 2018
Joseph Thomas | Aug 25, 2018

Tickets are available at the venue. It isnt usually crowded so you can get it from there.

How much are the tickets for adults

Maria Maldonado | Aug 25, 2018
email archive | Aug 25, 2018

Compare to other museum, this is a good price and well worth it. A lot of hands on stuff for kids to play and experience. Note that the movie price is not included but if you buy together then the movie price is cheaper.

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Are the IMAX movie tickets pre-selected seating or is it first-come first-serve to be seated?

Jennifer Morales | Aug 25, 2018
Praveen Balaji | Aug 25, 2018

First come

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How long will this Body Works Decoded be around?

Nancy EP | Aug 25, 2018
Arturo Hilario | Aug 25, 2018

It's a "permanent" exhibit. It will be housed at the Tech for ten years. That's how long the contract is for. You've got some time to check it out!

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Does the museum do military discountsmm

Alejandra Farias | Aug 25, 2018
Lex N. | Aug 25, 2018

Yes, $3 off to active duty and veteran US military and families

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Hopefully , we can visit there in google trips ,google culture and arts ,or virtua lreality of ai tour

AI King | Aug 25, 2018
Marchane Davis | Aug 25, 2018

Not sure if they have a VR tour.

How much does it cost to get into the museum?

sheri palombo | Aug 25, 2018
Rakesh Gupta Jallipalli | Aug 25, 2019

if you are a Bank of America customer, you can get free entry every 1st weekend of a month. https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/arts-and-culture/partners.html#fbid=DAEoYYgE8oM

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How much is the ticket?

xavier perez | Aug 25, 2018
Bob Cinq-Mars | Aug 25, 2018

Venti quarter dollars

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