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It’s Spooky on the Inside.
Welcome to The Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive is a family-friendly science and technology center in the heart of downtown San Jose. Our hands-on activities, experimental labs and design challenge experiences empower people to innovate with creativity, curiosity and compassion.
Science Gets Spooky at Tech or Treat!
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Calling all little monsters, mad scientists, and curious creatures! Celebrate Halloween at The Tech Interactive with trick-or-treating throughout the museum, hands-on spooky science, festive photo ops, and frightfully fun surprises. Then, light up your Halloween with two spectacular laser shows in our Dome Theater: Halloween Spooktacular and NEW! Stranger Things. It's a safe, not-too-scary Halloween adventure the whole family will love. Costumes encouraged, curiosity required!
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.
Fall Field Trips
Book your class field trip this fall and save 50% on hands-on lab programming.* From chemistry to biology to physics, students will get a unique learning experience they won't find in the classroom.
*Offer applies to October field trips only.
Body Worlds Decoded closes in 2027
Real (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 Good
January 30, 2027
The 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.
Get 20% off your ticket with our Early Bird special before they sell out!
