Membership Events and Perks

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

• If We Build it, Will They Come? A Behind-the-Scenes look at The Tech Interactive
  Thursday, August 6, 4:00 p.m. PDT
  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.

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.

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