Membership Events and Perks

Members enjoy hands-on experiences in The Tech Studio

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If you love science and technology, you belong at The Tech Interactive. As a member you’ll enjoy terrific benefits, including free admission for a year, invitations to exclusive events, discounts and more.

Membership at The Tech is more than just a great deal and a good time for you and your family. Membership dollars help us offer exhibits and programs that make The Tech Interactive a vital resource for our schools and community and give more children access to STEM learning. With your support, The Tech Interactive provides free field trips and hands-on science labs for students in low-income schools. Memberships also help support our signature programs, The Tech Challenge, presented by Dell, and The Tech for Global Good.

If you’re not a member, sign up today to join us!

Discounts

Unlimited general admission for a year.
Half-off educational IMAX films.
Half-off off general admission and IMAX educational films for your guests.
10% off purchases at The Tech Store, The Tech Cafe and the IMAX concession stand.
$3 off child participant tickets for our Girl Scout badge programs.
Discounts on birthday parties
$50 per-camper discount at Summer Camps at The Tech Interactive. Call 1-800-854-3684 to redeem.
Free extended care at Summer Camps at The Tech Interactive. Call 1-800-854-3685 to redeem.
Memberships are tax deductible.
While members receive complimentary year-round general admission, these admission privileges do not extend to the field trip program.

IMAX Screenings

Be one of the first to view our new giant-screen adventures in the IMAX Dome Theater. Members get complimentary screenings for new educational releases.

Member Events

Members enjoy FREE members-only events. Check back here for ticketing as space is limited.

Secrets of the Universe
Join The Tech Interactive and Manuel Calderón de la Barca Sánchez, UC Davis physics professor and the star of the large-format film, "Secrets of the Universe," on a journey to explore some of life’s biggest questions about our planet and universe. Enjoy this family-friendly virtual event featuring clips from the film and a Q&A.
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See Yourself In Science: A Chat with Future Scientists
Learn what it’s like to be a scientist-in-training, potential career paths in biology, what a genetic counselor does, or how to plan for graduate school as a college or high school student. Our resident geneticist from Stanford University, Dr. Abbey Thompson, will speak with a panel of graduate students from Stanford biology programs about their path to grad school and their career plans for the future.
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If We Build it, Will They Come? A Behind-the-Scenes look at The Tech Interactive
Join Michelle Maranowski, Ph.D., exhibit and content developer at The Tech Interactive, as she pulls back the curtain on how our exciting and engaging exhibitions come to life. From planning and ideation to testing and installation, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at some of your favorite things to do at The Interactive.
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Hands-on Cooking Night
Chef Tony, owner of The Tech Cafe and Tony Caters, hosted a culinary activity. Watch the replay for tips on handling a chopping knife like a pro, working with dough, and emulsifying a perfect vinaigrette. Don’t forget, members get 10% off at Tony’s to Go by using promo code:TECHMEMBER.
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The Technology Behind Fireworks Webinar
Join Pete Adams, State of California licensed commercial and theatrical pyrotechnician, for a behind-the-scenes look at the chemistry, physics and electronics behind modern fireworks displays.
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Dates are subject to change. We’ll email you when tickets are available. Please list info@thetech.org as a trusted address in your email client. If you have opted-out of email, you can check back here for updated info and ticketing.

ASTC Passport Program

All members of The Tech Interactive receive free or reduced admission to more than 300 science and technology centers worldwide through the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program. Local restrictions apply to museums located within 90 miles of your residence and/or your host museum’s location. See the section on this page labeled ASTC Local Reciprocal Program Agreement for exceptions to this rule.

View the ASTC Passport Program list of participating institutions and policies.

ASTC Local Reciprocal Program Agreement

We have an exception to the local 90-mile restriction in the ASTC Passport Program: All members of The Tech Interactive receive 50% off admission for each named cardholder at the following Bay Area institutions, which are exceptions to the local restriction. Family Membership Level and higher also receive 50% off admission for up to four children.

Lindsay Wildlife Experience (Walnut Creek)
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (San Jose)
CuriOdyssey (San Mateo)
Children’s Creativity Museum (San Francisco)
The Lawrence Hall of Science (University of California, Berkeley)
Chabot Space and Science Center (Oakland)

The Tech Interactive also offers this reciprocal benefit to members of the above institutions when they visit The Tech Interactive. Participants in this local agreement are subject to change at any time. Please call ahead to confirm reciprocal discounts.

ASTC Passport Policies

Always bring your member card(s) and valid ID.
Reciprocal admission policies vary by institution. Before your visit, please contact the institution to confirm its reciprocal admission benefits.
Reciprocal admission policies are voluntary and subject to change at any time
Reciprocity extends only to regular museum admission. It does not include special exhibit fees, additional attractions, program discounts or store discounts.

Gift Certificates

Best. Gift. Ever.

A gift certificate to The Tech Interactive unlocks a day full of creativity, making and fun for someone you care about. They can even be used toward a membership!

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