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The Tech Museum is singularly focused on inspiring the innovator in everyone it reaches. Truly hands-on and interactive exhibits, divided among themed galleries, offer guests a truly memorable experience. The Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater and various unique museum programs make a visit to the bright, mango-colored Tech one you won't soon forget.
Tech Museum of Innovation
201 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113-2008
(408) 294-8324
Hours: 10 am - 5 pm every day (except Christmas)
Admission (ages 3 years +):
Museum + 1 IMAX (educational movie) $10
Additional IMAX (educational movie) $5
Member IMAX (educational movie) $2
201 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113-
Hours: 10 am -
Museum + 1 IMAX (educational movie) $10
Additional IMAX (educational movie) $5
Member IMAX (educational movie) $2
Free Admission Days:
(click on link for calendar of free and discount admission days for the Tech Museum)
(Galleries only)
(Galleries only free to B of A cardholders)
Open Access
The Tech Museum galleries are free every day for anyone who cannot afford the cost of admission. Simply speak with someone at the Ticket Desk regarding ‘Open Access’.
Open Access
The Tech Museum galleries are free every day for anyone who cannot afford the cost of admission. Simply speak with someone at the Ticket Desk regarding ‘Open Access’.
Other Discounts:
Entertainment Book
San Jose Library*
Santa Clara County Library*
*Available at library reference desks, each Tech Museum pass allows up to five people to attend the galleries for $3 per person. Not valid for IMAX or special exhibits at the Tech.
AAA: $3 off regularly priced general admission every day at the Tech Museum. General admission is $8 for all ages.
San Jose Library*
Santa Clara County Library*
*Available at library reference desks, each Tech Museum pass allows up to five people to attend the galleries for $3 per person. Not valid for IMAX or special exhibits at the Tech.
AAA: $3 off regularly priced general admission every day at the Tech Museum. General admission is $8 for all ages.
Events & Exhibits
Tech Awards Gallery
Visit the Tech Awards Gallery, Technology benefiting humanity exhibition and be inspired by these incredible people who are committed to using their science and technology work to benefit humanity all over the globe.
Online Exhibits
In our new online exhibit, Understanding Genetics, you can Zoom Into DNA, calculate your children's eye color and learn about Genetics & Human Health. You can have a Geneticist answer your questions about DNA and read the latest news about Genetics.
Annual The Tech Challenge
The Tech Challenge is an annual team design challenge for youth in grades 5 through 12. A signature program of The Tech Museum, the challenge introduces and reinforces the scientific process with a hands-on project geared to solve a real-world problem. All this, and it's FUN!!!