General Info

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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.

The Tech Museum of Innovation
201 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 294-8324


Hours and Times


2010 Regular Operating Hours

Regular Exhibits

The Tech Museum is open daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

IMAX Films

IMAX education films show times are hourly within our operating hours of 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Times are updated monthly; schedule is subject to change.

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Holiday Hours


We are open the following holidays

Monday, January 18, 2010 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 15, 2010 President's Day
Monday, May 31, 2010 Memorial Day
Sunday, July 4, 2010 Independence Day
Monday, September 6, 2010 Labor Day
Monday, October 11, 2010 Columbus Day
Sunday, October 31, 2010 Halloween
Thursday, November 11, 2010 Veterans Day
Thursday, November 25, 2010 Thanksgiving Day
Saturday, January 1, 2011 New Year's Day

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We are closed the following holidays

Saturday, December 25, 2010 Closed for Christmas Day

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Prices


General and IMAX

Ticket Type

Price

Museum + 1 IMAX
(educational movie) (ages 3+)

$10.00

Additional (educational movie) IMAX (ages 3+)

$5.00

Member educational movie IMAX (ages 3+)

$2.00

See our IMAX schedule and buy tickets today!


Genghis Khan: The Exhibition

Ticket Type

Price

Adults

$25.00

Seniors (65+) / College Students with ID

$22.00

Children (ages 3-17)

$15.00

Includes admission to Genghis Khan: The Exhibition and admission to all the galleries of The Tech Museum. Pricing does not include IMAX.

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Discount pricing may also be available for:

Free Admission Community Programs

Museums on Us - One Free Admission
First Full Weekend every month
Presented by Bank of America


Bank of America Cardholders, get one free admission to our regular galleries (not including IMAX) when you show your Bank of America ATM credit or check card with a photo ID during the first full weekend of every month.


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ScholarShare Free Second Sunday at The Tech Museum

Every Second Sunday
Enjoy Free admission to our regular galleries every second Sunday
Sponsored by the ScholarShare College Savings Plan, California's official
529 Plan and Fidelity Investments.


Carefully consider the Plan's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For this information, contact Fidelity for a Fact Kit. Read it carefully before investing. If you are not a California resident, check with your home state to learn if it offers tax or other benefits for investing in its 529 plan. Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC, 300 Puritan Way, Marlborough, MA 01752.


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Open Access

The Tech Museum maintains an open access policy regarding admissions prices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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