Summer is Cool at The Tech!

Summer is Cool at The Tech:
June 20 - Aug. 3

Whether you’re experimenting in a workshop, toppling dominoes, or catching a larger-than-life IMAX film, every visit is packed with hands-on fun and 90s-inspired flair.
So slip into your comfiest kicks, crank up the curiosity, and come make some cool memories — no sunscreen required.

Summer Hours

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

  

10th Annual Tech Topple: Think Outside the Box

July 13-19

The Largest Live Domino and Machine Build in California

We’re bringing in a crew of 15 expert domino and machine builders, led by YouTube sensation Flash Domino, for a full week of building, tinkering, and puzzling their way to our biggest domino topple ever — a 50,000-domino masterpiece!

Think Outside the Box: The Puzzling and Mechanical Escape Room

Think clue-filled chaos, brain-teasing builds, and a cascade of color and creativity that’ll make your Tamagotchi jealous. Guests can watch the magic unfold all week long, talk to the builders, and even attend special Domino Distraction Workshops to learn the tricks of the topple trade.

Don’t miss the grand finale:

The Big Topple: July 19, 1 p.m.

One push. Total chaos. Extreme satisfaction. Be there or be square.

Shark Week at The Tech

July 20–26

Included with General Admission

Calling all shark enthusiasts! Join us for a week-long celebration of the ocean’s most fascinating predators. Shark Week at The Tech is packed with hands-on activities, jaw-dropping discoveries, and plenty of bite-sized science fun for all ages. From shark-themed crafts to pop-up experiments, it’s the perfect chance to dive deep into marine exploration and learn what makes these creatures so rad.

Don’t miss Shark Kingdom in IMAX, an immersive underwater adventure that brings you face-to-fin with sharks like never before. Whether you're a casual fan or a full-on shark superfan, this week is going to be totally fintastic.

And the shark fun doesn’t stop when Shark Week ends! We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jaws with a special IMAX screening, Aug. 30–Sept. 1. Experience the iconic film like never before — on our giant dome screen. Just when you thought it was safe to end summer…

Tech at Nite: Rewind

Thursday, July 24, Adults Only (21+)

Tickets: $25 early bird, $35 online, $45 at the door. Advanced purchase recommended.

We’re throwing it back to the 90s and 2000s for this summer’s Tech at Nite! Channel your middle school field trip on Thursday, July 24, for Tech at Nite: Rewind Edition, hosted by The Tech Interactive.

If you loved The Tech as a kid, just wait until you come as an adult! Join us for STEAM fun with a party vibe at The Tech Interactive. Hit the dance floor, have a drink, AND conduct a science experiment (all in one night!).

Your ticket includes:

  • FULL museum access—enjoy our multiple floors of hands-on interactive exhibits and experiences
  • DJ sets by Universal Grammar’s DJ Chale Brown, Zuri Alexa
  • 90s-inspired Pom Pom Party Workshop led by Sarah Galaxy and Local Color
  • Nostalgia photobooth, handmade vintage arcade games, and more pop-up experience
  • Bars serving delicious mixed drinks, beer, and wine
  • And more surprises TBA!

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Sock Skating Rink

July 22 - Aug. 3

Additional Fee Required

Slide into summer fun—no skates needed!

Lace up your socks and hit the floor of our totally rad Sock Skating Rink, a colorful, music-filled experience with smooth floors, cool lights, and seriously fun vibes. Whether you’re gliding, spinning, or just soaking in the atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to move, groove, and chill out.

Just bring your favorite socks (or pick up a pair in our gift shop), get your ticket online or at the front desk, and prepare for a sock-tacular time for all ages!

Pride Weekend at The Tech

Aug. 30 - Sep. 1

We’re wrapping up the summer with a fabulous weekend of pride, play, and hands-on joy! Join us for a celebration of identity, innovation, and community—featuring rainbow-inspired activities and inclusive fun for all ages.

And guess what? We’re just across the street from César Chávez Plaza, home of the Silicon Valley Pride Festival all weekend long. Come on in to cool off, recharge, or add a little science to your celebration.

Come for the festivities, stay for the A/C and the good vibes.

  

Pop-up Activities

Play, tinker, investigate, make and more in our rotating series of pop-up activities all around The Tech Interactive. Check Today at The Tech for locations and times.

  • The Chill Zone

    June 20-July 6, July 19-Aug. 3

    Need a break? Head to the Chill Zone to kick back, catch summer vibes, and recharge. Lounge in beach chairs, toss beach balls, and build with the Imagination Playground while surf movies play in the background.

    Located in New Venture Hall

  • Community Cardboard Making

    June 3-29, July 29-Aug. 17

    Get creative and design a cardboard prototype of something you’d love to see in your community! Using DIY tools and your imagination, build a small structure to add to our growing cardboard city — and show off your maker skills in the process.

    Located in Tech Studio

  • DIY Domino Character

    July 13-18

    Be part of the domino action! Make your own domino character to be incorporated into The Tech Topple.

    Located in Tech Studio

  • Putt-Putt Paradise

    Opens July 19

    Mini golf meets mega creativity in this tee-rific engineering experience! Create and test your own ball-blasting device to conquer colorful challenges. It’s all about aim, invention, and having a blast — totally rad for kids, grown-ups, and everyone in between.

    Located in Tech Studio

Special Workshops

Tickets required. Places are limited so advance reservations are recommended!

  • Solar S’mores Workshops

    June 19, 21-22, Aug. 1-3, Aug. 30-Sept. 1

    Harness the power of the sun to make delicious treats. Design and build your own personal solar oven, which you will then use to roast up some decadent s’mores!

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  • Molecular Meals Workshops

    July 5 & 6, 2 p.m.

    Enjoy a 4th of July picnic with a Tech spin, as you gather your friends and family to enjoy the tastes of summer in sphere form! Using molecular gastronomy techniques, your group will hand-craft a spread of edible popping spheres inspired by favorite hot-weather flavors. 

    • Duration: 90 minutes
    • Price: $15 member, $20 non-member

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  • Domino Masters Workshops

    July 13, 15 & 17

    Expert domino chain builders are returning to The Interactive to construct a record-breaking domino run with their escape-room themed build: Think Outside of the Box! Register for our exclusive Summer Spectacular Workshop, as master builders guide you through a series of domino challenges so you, too, can be a chain reaction pro.

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IMAX Summer Days & Nights!

The Tech Interactive’s IMAX Dome Theater is brimming with both Hollywood hits and edu-tainment all summer long! See below for more info.

Daily Edu-tainment Documentaries

Experience space's vast beauty and mystery, discover a world where innovation meets sustainability or kick back and enjoy some cool dinosaurs — all in our state-of-the-art IMAX Dome Theater. Best part? Your ticket includes free admission to any of our daily documentary films! Here is a sneak peek of some new and beloved edu-tainment movies premiering this summer.

  • “T. TEX” film poster.

    T. REX

    Step into the world of the most iconic dino of all time.

  • Blue Whales

    Swim alongside the largest animals ever to live on Earth.

  • Fungi: The Web of Life

    Uncover the hidden power of nature’s strangest kingdom.

  • Shark Kingdom

    Opens July 6

    Dive deep with some of the ocean’s most powerful predators in this immersive underwater adventure.

Totally IMAXed OUT: Feature Films

Experience Hollywood Magic in IMAX at The Tech Interactive’s Premier Dome Theater!

Looking for a way to escape the summer heat? Purchase a ticket to see one of our family friendly feature films all summer long!

*Movies subject to change. Check back for confirmed showtimes and tickets.

  • F1 The Movie

    June 26 to July 5

    Fasten your seatbelt for this Hollywood blockbuster racing onto the dome.

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  • Superman

    July 10-20

    Soar into science and nostalgia with the original Man of Steel on our epic IMAX Dome screen.

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  • Grateful Dead

    Aug. 16-17

    Co-directed by Jerry Garcia and Leon Gast, this iconic concert film captures live performances from the Dead’s October 1974 five-night run at San Francisco’s legendary Winterland during the band’s so-called “retirement.”

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  • Jaws 50th Anniversary

    Aug. 30-Sept. 1

    Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws with a special IMAX screening in the largest dome theater on the West Coast — bigger thrills, bolder chills, and a great white like you’ve never seen before.

Don’t Miss Out - Get Your Tickets Now!

Secure your spot at our exciting summer events. Whether you’re crafting, building, or singing, there's endless fun waiting for you at The Tech Interactive.