What's New and Upcoming Events
Special Screenings!
Two Days Only!Rocky Mountain Express
The Hackworth IMAX Theater
Saturday, February 11 - 1:00 p.m and 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 12 - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Ride the rails along deep river canyons and over high mountain passes to discover some of the most stunning and rugged landscapes on Earth! This magnificent steam train adventure weaves spectacular IMAX aerial cinematography of the forbidding terrain of the Canadian Rockies with lovingly restored archival images from the historic, continent-shaping engineering of the nation's first transcontinental railway. Remember, members save 50% on IMAX educational movies.
The Tech Challenge 2012: Shake, Rattle, and RescueInformation Clinics
10:30 a.m.
Saturdays, February 11, and 25, 2012
Now in its 25th year. The Tech Challenge is The Tech Museum's annual team design challenge for students in grades 5–12 that introduces and reinforces the scientific process with a hands-on project geared to solving a real-world problem.
This year's challenge is to create a solution to help earthquake survivors! After an earthquake severely damages a bridge, your device will reach and rescue stranded people.
The Tech Challenge provides reinforcement of the skills children need in the 21st century: creativity, problem solving, design, teamwork, leadership, presentation, risk-taking, perseverance, and learning from failure - all combined in a hands-on science and engineering project geared to solving on a real world problem.
We provide lots of Support for Teachers and Advisers. Adviser Training follows the Info Clinic. Check our site for a complete list of dates.
What it is Like to be the Muslim Next Door
A Panel Discussion
Moderated by Barbara Marshman.
Thursday, February 16, 6:30 p.m.
Free
A panel discussion with Muhammed Chaudhry, President of Silicon Valley Education Foundation, author Sumbul Ali-Karamali, and Raania Mohsen, Executive Director of the Cities Association of Santa Clara County, moderated by Barbara Marshman, Mercury News Editorial Pages Editor.
Co- sponsored by Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley and The Tech Museum.
This event will be recorded for broadcast in March on KLIV Radio.
Free admission – tickets to the museum not required.
6:30 p.m. at The Tech Museum. Information: 408-294-8324
Get more information about this year's program or download the Calendar of Events Booklet now.
Mission Impossible 4: Ghost ProtocolOpens February 17. Limited Engagement
The Hackworth IMAX Theater
Special prices: Adults $8; members only $6
When a bomb destroys the Kremlin, the IMF is blamed and its members labeled as terrorists intent on inciting a global nuclear war.
Ethan Hunt and his team must unravel the conspiracy.
Special feature: 30 minutes of this movie was shot in IMAX film. Be truly immersed as the movie fills th dome for 30 minutes.
West Coast Premerie!NASA’s Destination: Station
Thursday, March 1 through Sunday, April 8
Free with Admission. Good for all ages.
Be immersed in the story of the International Space Station (ISS) in this new multimedia exhibit. Learn about the 24/7/365 space-based research that brings results down to Earth to play a role in your life.
The exhibit includes hands-on activities, imagery and audio and visual technology to connect visitors with their place in space, communicating the real and potential impacts of the space station on our everyday lives.
Ingenious Innovations: Islamic Science RediscoveredHurry! Before it leaves for Singapore
Must End February 26
Did you know…
- The first modern hospital was built in Baghdad over a thousand years ago?
- Persian scholars developed the foundations for modern algebra and algorithms?
- We get the word "camera" from the Arab word "qamara"?
- An engineer from Mesopotamia developed the camshaft along with other commonly used machines?
- A 10th century Persian surgeon used catgut for internal stitches?
From the 8th to the 18th century, Muslim scientists drew upon ideas from various cultures, from Greece to Egypt and India, which produced a fountain of ideas that watered the multicultural roots of modern science and technology. Rediscover the roots of Silicon Valley's innovation - algorithms, Arabic numerals, astronomy, aviation, engineering, medical and biological and more!
Learn more.
The Tech Lecture SeriesInside Islamic Science: Dialogues and Discussions
Moderated by Angie Coiro
This series of talks and discussions focuses on various aspects of Islamic Science Rediscovered.
The events are moderated by acclaimed interviewer Angie Coiro. Each interview, panel discussion, or lecture offers constructive dialogue on culture, religion, knowledge and beliefs, sparked by The Tech Museum's latest exhibition.
Participate. Exchange ideas. Get in depth perspectives. Take part in a forum bringing balanced perspective on Islam and its contributions throughout history. Engage with others to probe a culture that is often demonized and misunderstood.
Carpets and Computers
Sunday, February 19, 2:00 p.m.
Lecture by Professor Minoo Moallem.
Followed by conversation with Angie Coiro.
Buy tickets now.
The influence of weaving and carpet looms on the development of computers in the West.
The Tech Museum After HoursLearn More!
First Wednesday of the month
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
$12.00; $10.00 for members
Ask about our Group rates for 10 or more.
After Hours is the monthly evening event where adults 21 and older enjoy science, technology, entertainment, and cocktails together with their friends.
Each month provides an exclusive and fun setting of music, games, hands-on exhibits, and more.
After Hours is the monthly themed event where adults only can enjoy science, technology, entertainment and cocktails together with their friends. Each month provides an exclusive and fun setting of music, games, hands-on exhibits with something unique to discover. Get more information.
Buy tickets now.
Ingenious Innovations
Now Open
Hands-on Science Workshop
Free with museum admission
Find us on the Lower Level in The Tech Innovation at Play Gallery
Daily Activities and Programs.
Our latest Hands-On Science Workshop draws inspiration from this exhibition and the IMAX movie Arabia.
- Explore the properties of light as you make a take-home pinhole camera.
- Devise a way to move water using simple machines.
- Be dazzled by the geometric tessellations to be found in arabesque mosaic art.
- Discover how Hindu-Arabic numerals and the power of zero transformed the world. Design a balancing mobile made from geometric shapes as you get math equations in your hands, and then balance and solve your own algebraic equations.
