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Thank you members! Membership dollars help us offer the exhibits and programs that make The Tech Interactive a vital resource for every facet of our community.
Members Make It All Possible
At The Tech, we cultivate everyone's unique value and creative potential. Our programming sparks imaginations and inspires the innovator... in everyone.
When you become a member, you become an essential part of our team. Your support develops the next generation of problem-solvers, provides equitable access to high-quality STEM learning, and empowers students to gain the skills and confidence necessary for 21st-century careers.
We can't do it without you. Join our award-winning organization as a member today.
Benefits of Membership
Joining The Tech Interactive pays for itself in just two visits, and all membership levels include these great benefits:
- Tax deductible.
- Unlimited general admission for a year, including all exhibits and one educational IMAX show per day.
- Half-off guest admission (including an educational IMAX film).
- Free or discounted admission to more than 300 science and technology centers worldwide through reciprocal member admission agreements.
- 10% off purchases at The Tech Store, The Tech Cafe, and the IMAX concession stand.
- Exclusive member events and IMAX screenings. Check out upcoming and past events!
- Discounts on birthday parties (at the Future Four and Silicon Six levels) and girl scout badge programs.
... and more! Plus, your support enables The Tech Interactive to provide field trips and hands-on science labs for students who otherwise could not visit us. You're always paying it forward!
Membership Options
Silicon Six
$350
Free admission for six people (all exhibits plus one educational IMAX show per day). Two named membership cards and one guest card.
Future Four
$225
Free admission for four people (all exhibits plus one educational IMAX show per day). Two named membership cards.
Inspire Plus
$125
Free admission for one member plus one guest (all exhibits plus one educational IMAX show per day). One membership card.
Inspire One
$75
Free admission for one member (all exhibits plus one educational IMAX show per day). One membership card.
Donor
Are you or your company interested in supporting The Tech at higher levels?
Give at $500 and above to unlock access to our variety of donor circles and exciting benefits.
Educator
We invite you to become a member of our learning community and find a professional home here.
K-12 educators receive 20% off regular memberships at The Tech Interactive.
Pricing and benefits are subject to change without notice.
Memberships cannot be purchased or upgraded with a Donor Advised Fund or company match.
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. View the ASTC Passport Program list of currently participating institutions and policies. Local restrictions apply to museums located within 90 miles of your residence and/or The Tech Interactive. See below for exceptions to this rule.
Local Reciprocal Program Agreement
We have partnered with the below Bay Area institutions to create 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 places. Members at the Future Four 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)
- Modesto Children's Museum (Modesto)
- World of Wonders Science Museum (Lodi)
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 and terms of admission are subject to change at any time. Please call ahead to confirm reciprocal discounts.
ASTC Passport Policies
- Always bring your member card(s) and a 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 unless specified.