The Tech Interactive
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The Tech Interactive is a mission-driven science and technology center and museum located in San Jose, California, at 201 South Market Street. It comprises about 130,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits, exploratory labs, and design challenge experiences, and houses the West Coast's largest dome IMAX theater. The organization serves as a community resource in Silicon Valley, welcoming more than 250,000 visitors each year and employing between 201 and 500 people. Its core programs include The Tech Challenge for students in Grades 4-12; The Tech Academy for teacher professional development; and The Tech For Global Good, formerly the Tech Awards, which focuses on solving global challenges. The Tech maintains an online presence at thetech.org and pursues partnerships and external funding activities to expand access to hands-on STEM education.