The Tech Interactive exterior, 201 S. Market St., downtown San Jose

Summer of Science

From a new summer camp and a 40,000-domino build to full-dome laser shows, rooftop s’mores, adults-only science nights, IMAX films, and hands-on workshops, The Tech Interactive is packed with new reasons to visit again and again.

Hot day? We’ve got you. Cool off inside with hands-on science, immersive experiences, and, well, impressive air conditioning in the heart of downtown San Jose.

Keep scrolling to learn more! 

The Tech Interactive exterior, 201 S. Market St., downtown San Jose

Summer Hours

Wednesday-Saturday:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday:
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday-Tuesday:
CLOSED

Upcoming Events

How to Get Here

Tickets 

Let’s Kick It Launch Event

Soccer-themed engineering activity at The Tech Interactive, Let's Kick It launch event June 2026

Sat., June 13

The very first day of our brand-new soccer-themed engineering activity. Be the first to design, build, and kick your way through the challenge.

BONUS: Attending the Soccer Celebration Series at San Pedro Square Market this season? Stop by our booth, where we’ll be showing a World Cup-exclusive activity: Ready, Set, Goal!, sponsored by the Simons Foundation.

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Tech Topple

40,000-domino chain reaction Tech Topple event at The Tech Interactive

July 13-18

Expert chain reaction and machine builders create a jaw-dropping adventure. Then, on Saturday, July 18, we watch it all gloriously tumble down.

Tickets coming soon. 

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Educator Open House

STEM educator resources and curriculum at The Tech Interactive Educator Open House

Thurs., July 23

Preview every STEM education offering for the year ahead. Curriculum resources, live demos, and inspiration all in one place. Registration is exclusive to our Educator Community. Not signed up yet? Join free below.

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Tech at Nite

213.jpgAdults enjoying Tech at Nite evening event at The Tech Interactive San Jose

Thurs., July 30

Science is even more fun all grown up.

Join us Thursday, July 30, for a 21+ adults-only evening at The Tech with food, drinks, a DJ, hands-on activities, a craft experience with Local Color, and after-hours access to the museum. Explore your way, after dark.

Tickets coming soon.

DOME Series

IMAX Dome Theater laser light show at The Tech Interactive San Jose

Various Dates in June-Aug.

Your summer music series just went full dome, with LASERS!


The DOME Series brings full-dome laser shows, Hollywood films, iconic music, immersive visuals, and summer night-out energy to The Tech’s Dome Theater. Monthly themes include Legends & Electronic, Global Beats, and Space & Spectacle, with highlights like Lasers! Pink Floyd, Lasers! Daft Punk, Lasers! K-Pop Demon Hunters, Lasers! Bad Bunny, Lasers! Galactic Odyssey. Plus, don’t miss The Mandalorian & Grogu and The Odyssey in IMAX.


Catch a show, bring friends, make it a date night, or turn your downtown San Jose visit into something bigger, brighter, and cooler.

View Offerings and Show Times

Body Worlds: Decoded

Body Worlds: Decoded exhibit with preserved human specimens at The Tech Interactive

Featured Exhibit

Body Worlds brings real, preserved human specimens to life - revealing the muscles, nerves, and systems that make us work.

Space Exploration

Space Exploration exhibit with jet pack simulator at The Tech Interactive

Featured Exhibit

Strap into a Jet Pack Chair and fix a satellite. Command a rover across a Martian habitat. Touch an actual piece of Mars. Space isn't a spectator sport. This summer, you're in the astronaut suit.

Membership

Family exploring hands-on exhibits with a Tech Interactive membership

Make It a Summer Habit.

One membership. Unlimited visits. All summer long. Members get in free and score early access to events. Perfect for the family that can't stop exploring!

✓Unlimited free admission all year

✓Member-only event access & early ticketing

✓Discounts on IMAX, gift shop & camps

✓Reciprocal access at 300+ science centers and 50% off admission to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, CuriOdyssey, and The Lawrence Hall of Science

Become a Member

Summer of Science FAQ

Pop-up labs and workshops

All summer long, look for rotating pop-up labs and hands-on activities, including Cabbage Paint Pride flags, open domino builds, Sailing Science, wind-powered vehicles, Cardboard Open Build, Infinity Day programming, and more.

  • Domino Masters Workshops

    Sunday, July 12, 3 p.m.

    Build alongside expert domino and machine-building artists from across the country. Learn pro-level tips, take on creative chain-reaction challenges, and build like a true master.

    Seating is limited, so reserve your spot.

    Tickets coming soon.

  • Solar S'mores Workshop: solar oven build and STEM activity at The Tech Interactive

    Solar S'mores Workshop

    Various Dates

    Build your own solar oven and harness the power of the sun to create warm, melty s’mores. Using simple materials and big ideas, participants will experiment, invent, and snack their way through this sunny STEM adventure.

    A ticket is required for each participant making a solar oven.

    Tickets coming soon.