The Tech Interactive

We went to check out Tech Interactive yesterday and it was so much fun! It was our first time going there and it was so interactive. As soon as we got there we were saw a bridge making station. They explained that we had to make a bridge that connected two land forms and we were given a base but we could use any other materials that were at the station. It was a fun stem activity and an indication that me and my husband do not do well problem solving together, haha. Time flew by really quick when we were at that station and we were there for about an hour trying to construct a bridge. We ran out of time and had to go to the IMAX show that came with our ticket purchase. The IMAX was about Dinosaurs through time. They had a refreshment booth outside of the theatre so we bought a bag of popcorn and an Icee. The theatre is a dome shape so you really have to get used to looking all around when watching the show. The show was good and interesting but I think it was a little too high level for my daughter, I think she was getting dizzy too from the movie. Overall though, I liked it and I hope we come back again. After the show finished, we walked around some more. There are three levels and each one had. They had different interesting things to observe. My daughter tried making a roller coaster and then played it on the big screen. They even had seats where you could sit to experience your rollercoaster as it played on the big screen. There was also a small room that taught us all about how auroras were made. He showed us different elements and put it close to the flame to show the changing colors. My favorite exhibit was the body exhibits. I liked that because you could really see the difference between a healthy organ and an unhealthy one. It was kind of scary to see how much damage cancer and smoking can do to your body.

A bit of an update.We came as an activity for the niece. She's 8 years old. I still hold to the fact that the Tech Museum is for the kids. Some of the exhibits feel like they're for kids that are a bit older. As long as there are adults to help out the little ones. But I think in the end, she did enjoy herself. We did end up parking at the Convention Center and paying the fee and walking over to the museum.They still have Body Worlds which is still very cool in my eyes. They also had a simulator for cities around the bay to see how things could be if you add more green areas or type of public transportation. They also had a living garden which was fun to play around with the visuals.The Tech is good, I wouldn't take very young kids as some things would go over their heads. But almost teens might enjoy themselves.

I came here for an event and wanted to love it, but this place just wasn't for me. Most of the activities were not the most user friendly, and the exhibits didn't feel as "quality" as I was expecting. Maybe my expectations were too high...The bodies exhibit was definitely unique and interesting to see, but overall not something I would do again.

We came right at opening with pre bought tickets. We went right in and had fun exploring their exhibits. I was even pleasantly surprised to see a robo dog that did lots of cute tricks. We also went to see the dinosaur film in the dome theater which was a fun unique experience.

Free for Bank of America customers every first weekend of the month The Tech Museum is always a good time. I love how it's always state-of-the-art, educational, and they're always changing the exhibits, while keeping some regular ones. I saw human poop while I was walking to the museum, but parking on the street is free on Sundays. I got through two floors worth of exhibits and chilled on the balcony in two hours. The exhibits range from reading and looking at models from the body to interactable like moving a rover or saving a virtual community from the effects of pollution and global warming.

Decent science museum. Good interactive and interpretative content. Friendly staff. Price is quite high as content is good but not much of it. Not a destination but not a bad stop in area.

Good for kids but kinda of expensive for an hour and a half of activities. Overall had good fun with my toddler and baby. Not too crowded but there were kids that were all over the place and not listening. Great body exhibit to show kids the inner workings of the human body. They over charged us on our 3 year old as he was suppose to be free. A lot of the exhibits were closed too. Overall would not come back, more of once and done.

We went for the polar experience. I would definitely say this appeals to an older audience for at least the time that we went. The activities offered for a 2,4,5, and 7 year old were minimal. There were some activities that required a wait due to capacity. It was cool, but I wouldn't come back until our kids are a lot older and have a longer attention span. Also note that they are specific on where to park to get validation. Unfortunately I did not research this beforehand so make sure you do so. Our ticket included an imax movie about the artic in the dome theatre which was cool. I'm the imax there are no strollers allowed and it has to be parked outside. This review is solely based on the age of our children and their interests as well as the activities offered.

As a parent, you always want to take your kids to an educational place where they can learn. I utilized the Bank of America Museums on Us where you get to go for free during the first weekend of the month. My son is only 10-months old but he thoroughly enjoyed looking at the different exhibits! I'll be sure to take him back when he can interact with the exhibits a bit more. :)

Total revamp since my review 11 years ago. New exhibit. Relevant projects for children. Great IMAX. Definitely a member.I remember coming here years ago, and they are being like to relevant exhibit that I wanted to see. That has very much since changed. I had a birthday party here a few months ago, and it was an absolute hit. The service was amazing. Everyone was very eager to accommodate and be there for me. They host, great parties for companies and even have a super cool 3-D dance floor if requested. They allow outside entertainers. Companies can essentially rent this place out for their own little wonderland. I was allowed to bring outside food. But they provided great kids foods for my birthday party. There are two stories that have exhibits.When I come here with the kids, they feel energized, they are always busy, they find fun things to do. It's fun for the adults too. Parking in downtown is validated at a certain garage for five dollars.Highly recommend, and with kids a membership is excellent.