The Tech Interactive

Arts & Entertainment · San Jose, CA

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Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater.

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  • LASERS: Stranger ThingsFans can't get enough of the retro vibe of the hit series Stranger Things. Take a trip to the upside-down in the safety of the dome. Experience the '80s tunes and soundscapes from the show reinterpreted in vibrant laser light.
  • LASERS: Halloween 🎃Get ready for a spooktacular experience like no other! Laser Halloween is a mesmerizing laser light show that will cast a spell on you this Halloween season. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of eerie colors and patterns as our state-of-the-art lasers dance across the darkness.
  • Tech or TreatJoin us for scientific chills and tech-tastic thrills at our annual Tech or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31! Enjoy family-friendly science fun this weekend at The Tech with Halloween twists on your favorite exhibits. All ages are welcome to come enjoy this spook-tacular experience.
  • Member Activity: Static Electricity GhostsCreate, decorate, and experiment with a tissue paper ghost and spooky Halloween balloon to experience the science of static electricity. The ghosts go home with you!
  • Spooky Science Slime LabCreate your own ghastly, glowing, or glittery slime creations while discovering the awesome chemistry that makes it stretch, squish, and ooze. It’s all of the spooky, messy fun with none of the cleanup at home!
  • Girl Scout Program: Home Scientist (Brownies)Science is all around us! Brownies begin by making pepper dance using the amazing properties of electricity. Next, they become kitchen chemists and use pantry items to make art with delicious treats. Then they explore properties of density and use them to blow up a balloon without breath and make their own lava lamp. Finally, Brownies will learn how science can be used to make toys and make their very own silly putty! This program covers all five steps required to earn the Home Scientist Badge. Participants will receive the badge and a Tech fun patch at the end of the session.
  • Girl Scout Program: Roller Coaster Design Challenge (Daisies)Discover the thrills, science, and creativity of roller coaster design in our newest badge program. Daisies will have the opportunity to design and build their own simple roller coaster cart, construct a model of their own roller coaster, and test their creation. This program covers all three steps required to earn the Roller Coaster Design Daisy badge. Participants will receive the badge and Tech fun patch at the end of the session.
  • Godzilla Minus ZeroWar reduced Japan to zero, and Godzilla plunged it into minus. Two years have passed since then, and the country has faced agonizing struggles to achieve recovery and finally reclaim its daily life. Just as humanity managed to cling to a hard-won peace, a new threat strikes, crushing hope in an instant. There is no third time. Everything ends here.
  • National STEM DayVisit The Tech Interactive on Sunday, Nov. 8 for free. Join us for a Community Day designed to be accessible and fun for all of our Tech family, featuring community booths, bonus activities, and more!
  • Girl Scout Program: Tech Detective (Juniors and Cadettes)Do you have what it takes to be a Tech Detective? Juniors and Cadettes will begin by practicing the art of forensic drawing by sketching a “suspect” as described by a “key witness.” Next, they learn about & practice codes and fingerprinting. Juniors will explore the role of DNA in forensics — what it is, what it does, and how it helps solve crimes. They then get to perform an experiment to extract real DNA, and finally use what they have learnt to identify someone from ancient DNA! This program covers all five steps required to earn the Juniors Detective badge or the Cadette Special Agent badge. Participants will receive the badge and a Tech fun patch at the end of the session.
  • Girl Scout Program: Amusement Innovator (Juniors)Are you ready to design your own entertainment company? Juniors begin by animating their own artwork, then learning about video game design. They'll then build prototypes of roller coasters to learn the science behind the screams. Finally, Juniors make their own 3-D images & glasses, and experiment with sound. This program covers all five steps required to earn the Entertainment Technology badge. Participants will receive the badge and a Tech fun patch at the end of the session.
  • Polar Play DaysJoin us for the return of Polar Play Days at The Tech Interactive, where we’re ready to chill out and have some STEM-tastic fun! Get ready to slip and slide your way into the coolest winter event around.
  • Girl Scout Program: Robo-DesignerHands-on robotics experience at The Tech Interactive where Girl Scouts explore how robots work, design and build their own creations, and learn STEM skills like sensors, problem-solving, and coding. Daisy: Learn about different robots, then brainstorm, design, and build their own robot. Brownie: Explore robot types and how robots use sensors, then design and build their own. Junior: Learn how robots work, write simple algorithms, and code a real robot. Tickets include full-day admission to The Tech Interactive, the Cities of the Future IMAX film, the relevant badge(s), and a Tech fun patch.
  • Dune: Part ThreeEmperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.
  • Homeschool Days at The Tech InteractiveSelect Wednesdays created especially for curious homeschoolers! Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2027 and enjoy a day of flexible, enriching experiences featuring hands-on activities, guided labs, and engaging STEAM demonstrations.
  • Horse PowerThe modern world was built on horseback. Embark on an epic and heartwarming journey across the globe celebrating the extraordinary abilities of horses and their inseparable bond with humanity. Join the unlikely pair of Julaa, an inspiring eight-year-old girl and her Mongolian foal who work together to push their endurance to the limit in the race of a lifetime.
  • Superhuman BodySuperhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels takes audiences inside the wonders of the human body and the incredible breakthroughs in science and bioengineering that are changing the course of human health. Told through the inspiring stories of the researchers, doctors, scientists and patients behind these ground-breaking medical innovations, Superhuman Body shows the extraordinary ways our bodies work – and how science and technology help us to intervene when things go wrong.
  • Let's Kick ItWork as an engineering team to score the game winning penalty shot! Build and test a device to launch a soccer ball down the field and into the goal. Can you defeat the goalie and hit the target?
  • Dancing SkeletonsIn this spooky version of linkages, explore mechanical motion and celebrate the Halloween season by creating a dancing skeleton that you can take home.
  • Social RobotsBuild a robot to help with a task using real sensors and actuators. Customize your robot and imagine what it can do!
  • Cabbage PaintsPlay with biology to make your own biodegradable paint from vegetables, and use it to make cards, gift tags and other sustainable masterpieces! Ages 8+, under 8 must partner with an adult.
  • BioTinkering LabWe’re growing a new activity for the BioTinkering Lab! Drop into a session and get a sneak peek at the brand-new experience. Check at BioTinkering Lab for session times. 10+, under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Teachers & TacosJoin us for a ghost of a good time at Teachers & Tacos. We will have some great activities for you and your students so you can celebrate Halloween through the lens of STEM.
  • Wild RescueExperience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life in this giant screen adventure. Based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, this uplifting film follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals.
  • Lost Wolves of YellowstoneLost Wolves of Yellowstone unearths one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history—the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park after a 50-year absence. Told through long-lost 16mm archival footage, the film captures the tense early days of the project as a small group of Canadian wolves, held in acclimation pens, prepared to reclaim a wilderness that had nearly forgotten them.
  • DIY Fabric GhostNeed some spooky Halloween decor? Come join us in the Tech Studio to make your own DIY Fabric Ghost.
  • The Tech Challenge 40: Game On!Unleash the Power of Play! Welcome to the 40th anniversary season of The Tech Challenge, the signature youth engineering program of The Tech Interactive. This year's theme invites students in Grades 4 through 12 to step into the shoes of game designers. Gather a team of 2 to 6 friends to create physical, mechanical games with parts that push, pull, spin, and swing. Everything culminates at an inspiring two-day Showcase event at The Tech Interactive.
  • Body Worlds DecodedReal (yes, REAL!) human bodies, on display, showing how the inside of you actually works. If it's been on your list, now's the time. If you've already seen it, it's worth going back before it's gone.
  • The Tech for Global GoodThe Tech is celebrating four Laureates who have created extraordinary breakthroughs where robotics and human-centered design intersect to restore independence, enhance health, and improve quality of life.

Location

The Tech Interactive
201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
San Jose, CA 95113

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Hours

wednesday
10:00 – 15:00
thursday
10:00 – 15:00
friday
10:00 – 15:00
saturday
10:00 – 17:00
sunday
11:00 – 17:00

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