
Join Us for a Field Trip
Bringing your students to The Tech Interactive guarantees them a day of imaginative, immersive, standards-based scientific learning. And thanks to our generous members and donors, The Tech Interactive has funding to offer California Title I K-12 students fee-waived general admission and science labs, plus transportation reimbursement for a limited number of schools.
Experiences
The Tech Interactive has many options to choose from when it comes to building a custom field trip for your students. With exhibits, programs, and films for all ages, we’re sure to have something for everyone in your group!
Field Trip Hours 2022-2023
School field trip hours:
- Tuesday-Friday Sept. 20, 2022 through June 16, 2023, The Tech Interactive will open to school groups at 9 a.m.; open to the public at 10 a.m.
- Tuesday-Friday Sept. 20, 2022 through May 26, 2023, The Tech will close at 3 p.m.
- Starting May 30, 2023, The Tech Interactive will close at 5 p.m.
School-year field trips are available Tuesday-Friday, Sept. 20, 2022 through June 9, 2023. Operating hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Summer field trip hours:
- Field trips for summer camps and programs are available Tuesday-Friday from June 13 through Aug. 18, 2023. The Tech Interactive will open at 10 a.m. through this time period.
- Starting Aug. 1, 2023, The Tech Interactive will close at 3 p.m.
We know that COVID-19 has made planning difficult this year, but we also know how important and inspiring a field trip can be for young people! Accordingly, we will be taking field trip reservations as we normally would, but if public health or school district guidelines change between the time of booking and your planned visit, we will work with you to reschedule your trip or refund your payment. You can also explore our virtual learning experience schedule.
Field Trip Planning
All the resources you need to plan for a successful field trip to The Tech Interactive.
Field Trip Pricing 2022-2023
School field trips available Sept. 20, 2022 through June 16, 2023. Summer 2023 field trips available June 13, 2023 through Aug. 14, 2023.

Title I Schools*
Admission: Fee waived
IMAX educational film: $6 per student
Admission + IMAX combo: N/A
Science Lab (60-90 minutes): Scholarship provided; pre- and post-visit activity. Available Sept. 20, 2022 - June 9, 2023
Innovation Lab** (45 minutes): No additional charge for school groups; pre-registration strongly recommended.

Non-Title I Schools
Admission: $7 per student
IMAX educational film: $6 per student, $6 per chaperone, $6 IMAX Snack Pack
Admission + IMAX combo: $11 per student, $6 per chaperone, $6 IMAX Snack Pack
Science Lab (60-90 minutes): $300 per class of 32; minimum of 12 required. Available Sept. 20, 2022 - June 9, 2023
Innovation Lab** (45 minutes): No additional charge for school groups; pre-registration strongly recommended.

Summer Camps
Admission: $7 per child
IMAX educational film: $6 per child, $6 per chaperone, $6 IMAX Snack Pack
Admission + IMAX combo: $11 per child, $6 per chaperone, $6 IMAX Snack Pack
Science Lab (60-90 minutes): $150 per class of 32; minimum of 12 required. Available June 20 - July 28, 2023
Innovation Lab** (45 minutes): N/A
Important Details
* If 40% or more of the students in your program meet the federal guidelines for free or reduced-price lunch, you are eligible for this discount.
** Innovation Labs take place in select exhibits and have limited capacity. Click here for schedule and capacity details.
- Payment is due three (3) weeks after reservation is confirmed.
- Please ensure that your student counts are accurate. No refunds will be issued for unused general admission and IMAX tickets.
- IMAX Snack Pack must be ordered in advance. Includes popcorn and small water.
Free admission for one chaperone per eight students. Additional chaperones that are not accounted for on the teacher invoice will be charged $20 per person, even if they are members of The Tech Interactive.