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Visitor tip
Start with the robotics and VR exhibits first—these are visitor favorites that draw crowds throughout the day. Tackling popular interactive experiences early maximizes your engagement before the museum gets busier.
Visitor tip
The Body Worlds exhibit features preserved real human specimens for scientific study. Be aware this is intense and not suitable for young children or those uncomfortable with this type of content—review beforehand to determine if it's appropriate for your group.
Visitor tip
If visiting with elementary-aged children, prioritize the human anatomy and Mars/NASA rover exhibits—reviewers consistently highlight these as exceptional learning experiences that clearly explain complex biological and space concepts in accessible ways.
About The Tech Interactive
Interactive displays & an IMAX theater. Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Location
- Downtown San Jose
- Highlights
- 50+ interactive exhibits, IMAX theater, hands-on labs, design challenges
- Special Programming
- STEM Summer Camps (Grades 2-6), Space Exploration Weekend
What visitors say
The tech museum is a great interactive museum that I have seen rare. The main highlights here are the human anatomy where digestive system etc are very clearly samples. We also have a Mars and Nasa showcase of rovers which is great.…
The Tech Interactive, San Jose, California I've been here in high school during a field trip. Back then, it was called "The Tech Museum of Innovation." This place is great for Elementary students and above. The Ai was cool and the…
Super fun place to explore if you're even a little bit curious about how things work. Tons of interactive exhibits, and the robotics and VR stuff really pull you in. Some parts felt a little dated, but it’s still one of those museums…
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Did You Know?
- Features Dream Garden, an AI-powered immersive exhibit that uses artificial intelligence technology to create interactive experiences
- Houses Body Worlds exhibits featuring real preserved human specimens from the Institute for Plastination, used for science-based anatomical education
- Contains 50+ interactive exhibits across two floors including specialized hands-on space programming and design challenge experiences
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