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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally visited this place on Labor Day last month with a friend who wanted to go. I haven't seen anything inside this place since like grade school I think when computers still had floppy drives or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It ain't bad. Yes, the reviewer who compared the Tech to other wonderful museums in Chicago is quite correct in saying this falls far short of them, in both breadth, intelligence, and design.However,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great museum and lots of hands on stuff. It's a museum for all ages an it's not that much.I enjoy going there even as an adult. The things there are so much fun to play with plus i enjoy taking my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty interesting museum. I love coming here to watch IMAX movies. Very interesting. I came here with my mom cause it has been a long time since we have been here. She has a membership...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here once when I was in middle school (I believe) and twice in the last year, and I remember being very impressed the first time, and less so the second and third times (though I still had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll try to be nice and objective, but coming from Chicago, where we have the Field Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Science and Industry, the Tech Museum is a fourth of the size it should...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a whole lot of fun. Also has an IMAX if you're into seeing movies on a gigantic screen. Most of the time its exploration shows though. I went when they had the retro gaming exhibits. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My review is different than most due to we rented the entire place for a corporate event for 500ppl for an evening of cocktail, appetizers, dinner and some kick ass dancing with a DJ extraordinaire...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was supremely disappointed. About 1 out of 3 interactive displays weren't working. In addition, the main attractions were various websites which didn't seem all that interesting considering the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my roommate and where he was slightly disappointed I was definitely okay with it. It's geared towards kids and as an adult you can breeze through the museum pretty quickly. Sometimes or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely catered for kids. The employees are super dumb though. I asked if there was a will-call line for the Imax and this one worker was like "NO, it's sold out". Well, obviously every single...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Despite all the gummed up track balls, this place has a certain charm, particularly for the five year old nephew. he loved distorting the appearance of his second life character till it resembled a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been twice, both coincidentally on the second Sunday of a month which means free admission. I didn't even know that going in. I have to say, even with free admission, I was pretty disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this is a late review - I was at the tech for the Da Vinci exhibition earlier this year... but this is for the overall review and not the exhibition itself.The good:1. Got some interesting stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Tech Museum is now 10 years old. As a kid, downtown San Jose was a place that would have resonated with Gertrude Stein, there was no there there. The Tech played a critical role in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is this the best museum for ME that I've ever been to? No...I'm a scientist so I'm familiar with a lot of the info they're presenting and I like art and natural history museums better anyway. Am I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place because you can come back again and again and it will never be quite the same, and will never be boring. They have traveling exhibits all the time (I saw Body Worlds there last...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here about once a year or whenever they showcase a new exhibit. The place is super clean and the staff helpful and friendly. The pricing is reasonable and if you sign up for special passes or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here when the "BRAIN" was in town. Met other parts of the body as well. OMG. The whole experience was amazing. Dried mummified whole human body....amazing! Body parts cut to reveal the inside,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place, not only for children but for adults as well. It's a great learning experience. The staff is friendly and so are the customers. Its fun to explore the stores and the other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here with my fam and hubby to check out the exhibit of the human body..it was so cool! the admission ticket price was reasonable and we learned so much from it. the museum looked huge and their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i think i like others who have been here am too old for this museum. it's perfect for fieldtrips for elementary school students but the other problem with that is that a lot of the exhibits were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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My uncle took me here on my free day. I usually don't enjoy museums, but he thought that I'd like it since I am a geek. This place had lots of interesting old technologies and also history of how te...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok...so this place has a history with me...My dad took my sister and I back in...1995 I guess? Before they really redid it. Well, I was coming down with an illness that day so the trip was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Opinion/Story:One day we were bored, my cousins and I went to downtown riding the VTA. We ended up close to The Tech so what else is there for us to do but to visit The Tech. It was my first time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man this place has changed so much since my days as a volunteer here... definitely a good place to take your kids, but even fun to go to as an adult. I was lucky enough to visit the Leonardo...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They have free second sundays, so that's when we visit. My kids liked it the first two times, now they said they are sick of it. Their favorite? Making their own rollercoaster and the spam blocker...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love museums, although I may be a touch old (25) for this type of museum, I still get a kick out of them. Hoping for an Exploratorium like experience, I went to The Tech since it seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe its coz I don't have any kids? or coz I've seen better?? but this museum is L-A-M-E..nothing innovative here..I would expect MUCH MORE from a tech museum in silicon valleygood thing the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am a volunteer at the tech. Its not the best place in the world to volunteer but whatever. The tech museum is a good place to bring your kids that is if they listen and do things as they are told....
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think there is much of interest here for adults, especially senior adults. In particular, I don't think it qualifies as a museum because there is little of historical interest on display. And...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm such a fan of museums so when I heard about The Tech Museum of Innovation I was ecstatic to hear it was local, inexpensive and had rotating exhibits that would tour in from time to time. I took a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just spent the last 2 1/2 hours at the leonardo Davinci exhibit. They have his manuscripts displayed. Warning: they are not the original, I was so bummed when i found out. Apparently a printing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Leonardo Da Vinci 500 years into the Future exhibit. http://www.yelp.com/biz/leonardo-500-years-into-the-future-san-jose Got a deal on my tix from work, $20 instead of $25. Went on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really feel like I'm a kid again whenever I go here. My ADD kicks in and I jump from exhibit to exhibit. I would concentrate and try to focus on the activity in front of me and then after 3...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last minute planning for our two year anni, my bf and I decided to keep it local and hit up The Tech Museum in good 'ol downtown SJ. I hadn't been here since high school so it was fun to be back......
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place to go. I've been 4 times, and it's great. Even though we tend to go as a college club, we have the most fun in the rocket chair and the little kid's area-don't ask. Bit pricey when you have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not worth your time unless you're 10 and under or a parent with a child 10 and under because: 1. Front desk staff rude and unfriendly 2). Exhibits outdated and about 1/3 of them don't work...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking forward to NOT getting chased out of wandering to where I thought the exit was by a guy on a Segway at closing time-- woo hooo- closed down the Tech! (Who says this girl doesn't know how to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Far superior to the SF Exploratorium - sorry, just sayin'. They have an I-Max dome but only play 'educational' fare - BAH! But the dome is quite a sight to behold. They have some fun stuff in here,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A museum for the big kids at heart! I came here with my boyfriend and another friend to kill a couple of hours. My memory served that tickets were about $20, boy was I off! I was so happy to see that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My recommendation: Don't come here on a Free Day aka 2nd Sunday of the Month. Too many little kids hogging all the hands-on stations, and the little ones and their parents are cutting in line. So...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My visit (with nieces ages 5 and 8) to The Tech Museum of Innovation was a delightful day filled with many hands-on and interactive exhibits ranging from exploring new advances in the field of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been members here for several years, and we'll keep renewing. It's a 40-mile one-way drive for us, but it's well worth it. Our 10-year-old loves the exhibits. Plus, the Tech is constantly adding...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Judging by the looks of my Steve Madden loafers upon leaving it was obvious that I must have accidently walked in wearing a sign which read..........."CAN EVERY CHILD UNDER 10 PLEASE STEP ON MY...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely worth a visit if you've never been.I came here for the Leonardo: 500 Years Into the Future exhibit thanks to Connie C. for the free voucher passes!I brought along 3 cousins of mine (aged...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It seems like this place redefines the new standard of the bottom of museums.I've been to the tiny museum in Juneau Alaska, Smithsonians back east, zoos here and there... and I was always willing to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot believe this place has an overall rating of 3.5-4.5 stars. Maybe these "low raters" belong in a ghetto club or something! From me this place gets 10 stars... its informative, fun, educational...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Tech Museum. My son has had a good time every time I've taken him there. Even though a lot of the points of interest in the museum itself are kid orientated, I still found them interesting....
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehh. Its alright i guess. The only reason why people go here is because of the imax theater. The museum itself is somewhat interesting but like after 30 min it gets boring. For like nerd kids at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so torn. The biggest problem with the joint is that it's almost always got a serious number of exhibits off-line because they get so beaten up from kids with tour groups. The place is well-done,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ever dream of going back to the 90s? Ever dream of going back to the 90s to look into the future? For some exhibits, it felt as if that was the theme of the museum."One day, we'll all be playing a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Should give this place 5 stars but I saw Star Wars here in IMAX and got motion sickness real, real bad. I felt like puking for nearly 3 hours and couldn't get out cause my head was so dizzy I couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This a good place to take kids especially the ones interested in science! Dome IMAX is cool ! We watched ALPS and we didn't have any problem watching.$8 inclusive of an IMAX movies is a greay deal
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took 25 students here for a field trip. I thought that I wouldn't have anything to do with them for 4 hours and boy was I wrong. Almost every exhibit was interactive. They have a 3-D simulation that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
saw body worlds, wasn't too great. i honestly feel as if its redeeming feature is that billiard ball contraption. outside. for free.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day when I was a California public school Bill Nye the Science Guy idolizing whelp on field trip to the Tech Museum of Innovation, that place was the shit with a wiffle ball bat! Of course...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The IMAX theater is the only thing that saves this place, and that's if there is a good movie. We saw Stomp and it was cool. I brought my 13-yr old nephew with me and other than the movie, we were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place would hardly be worth visiting if it was free. Everything is out-dated, dirty, broken, uninteresting -- and most of all, there is nothing to learn. Their focus is solely on stuff for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a friend who works here, and have never actually paid to go in, so I'm somewhat biased when I say it's got some neat stuff. The exhibits are mostly interactive, with some that change now and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my kids here on Saturday. We arrived at 4:30PM and got half off on the price of admission. We promptly started wandering around the place. I love science, especially hands on exhibits. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do NOT waste your time and money! A lot of the technology this museum displays is NOT high tech at all. Maybe it was high tech 10 years ago. There were only few interesting exhibits, so they all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There was this robotic arm that would spell out whatever you wanted it to using blocks!So I had my name spelled out in blocks!Alas, I was going to have it spell out "Bushra is Awesome" but people were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is no better place for a Museum of Innovation than in the heart of Silicon Valley. It's a lot of fun for my inner geek, although I was too creeped out to see Body World.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My kids still love this place even though they are now teenagers who pretend to hate everywhere we go. LOL I think my b/f and I usually have just as much fun (if not more!) than the kids. My only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last summer when they had the Body World exhibit. I came here on two prior occasions for school related trips. I'm a science geek at heart and I watched alot of Bill Nye when I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in this place!! My sister used to work here. I would tag along with her all the time, explore the entire museum and sit around in her office on the computer. This was almost 10 years ago....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really neat museum with different exhibitions than other typical museums. I actually sneaked in when it was closed waiting for my IMAX movie to start, so some of this was actually in the dark and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great interactive museum. It doesn't have as much for the smaller kids but their needs are so much different from the older ones it would be really hard to have a place that works for both....
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the last 12 days of April we have a French exchange student living with us. The group they're here with are doing a bunch of daytrips while my kids are in school, but weekends they're with us for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
At first glance, it's all really interesting. All of the exhibits are informative and eye catching, but after you've visited/experienced all of them, it's time to leave.I don't think they update/add...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably not the place for the average person in their late teen's to mid-twenties. That being said, my friends and I, all just over 30, went today and had a fun time, no kids required. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I won a free membership. I got to bring my husband to a free IMAX night with free popcorn! That was a great deal. See "The Alps" movie.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh..I'm dreadfully bored by the Tech Museum because back in the day, my family had a membership there and I spent so much time there, that I wanted to cry.After Body Worlds today..the exit led to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the Tech Museum. I have been there to wander, view IMAX films and even for a company holiday party that was held after hours. Last night I went there to check out Body Worlds 2 and was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel generous giving it three stars, but I have to give it at least three because I actually haven't gone through the museum.Yesterday a friend and I went to see Body Worlds2 (incidentally, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place brought the true nerd out of me like no museum I've been to before. Being a Minnesota native, I've had little hands-on exposure to the kinds of nerdy things I really wanted to learn about....
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only had time to go to the top floor but you got to design a bike, have a picture of you drawn by a robot, have a robot spell your name, make a roller coaster, etc. The cafe is a little over priced...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Many exhibits are broken, incredibly out of date (a friend told me it hasn't changed at all in 10 years), and most just plain lame. Sure it'd be great if I was 8 and didn't know all the sciences...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Bodyworld exhibit on a Saturday morning. I didn't think it was crowded, but when we finished we could see the line for the afternoon showings was pretty large.I didn't use the audio...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did I got here a couple times back when I was a child? I don't really remember exactly how old or when, but the years I came in contact with this brilliant work of art are somewhere between 12-16....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is dope.The Body World Exhibit was pretty crazy. I only wish it wasn't so crowded so I could have enjoyed it a little more.All the other stuff was cool too. I loved the machine that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a great museum if you are curious and keep wondering how things work. price is $8 for the museum plus an imax movie! it does not include the body exhibit though.. you get to play with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was pretty neat! We came here to see the Body World Exhibit, which by the way, was AWESOME. We quickly walked around the museum but didn't really do much; but some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got to get in FREE because of work otherwise I'd have never gone in. Regular price is $8 for everyone! It's good for kids if you want them to have fun and possibly learn something.There was a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd rather suck a donkey's hairy nut sack than have to go back here. The IMAX theater sucked, the IMAX movie (human body?) was lame, the people and all of their asinine children running rampant were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I defer to object the prior reviewers, today, this museum deserved a five plus stars based upon the Body Worlds exhibit.The IMAX experience was phenomenal as we sat in a relaxed position, middle of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
How disappointing. This was my second visit to the Tech. The first being the year it opened, and the last October 2, 2007. Let me preface this review by saying I am keeping the Body Worlds 2 review...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Could be 5 stars, I think, if only the exhibits actually worked. Went for a special exhibit, but wandered around the regular part of the museum. Some things were awesome, but many didn't quite work.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go here if you've ever wondered...1. How to perform a keyhole surgery procedure...( yeah, seriously..)2. How your entire head looks in 3D3. How to design your own roller coaster and then ride it as a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm the type of person who likes to know how things work, so this place is pretty cool. Not as big as I thought, but it has some pretty cool exhibits. Since its target audience is kids, expect many...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place! i went here for the first time w/my son last week, and i was very impressed. I like the 'tech tag' that they give you--it allows you to keep track of the exhibits that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting place for young and old. I think I learned something from here after spending half a day checking out the various exhibits.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place so much we became members. They have a great IMAX in there (a little too loud but cool), and you learn all kinds of neat stuff while running around and being active.We created our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Tech Museum must also be a museum of natural history. The robots and super intelligent HAL-like computers must stare back at us and think how unevolved we are. What with our reliance to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the idea of a Tech Museum! Since I'm technologically challenged in many ways, I thought the museum was amazing. It's impressive what the world has produced in the past century, and this place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sort of middle of the road. Intent is high, but execution is very poor. Many times the exhibits don't work as advertised. That said, there are some gems like the earthquake epicenter, jetpack...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You know when you start up your computer and get that blue screen and your son laughs at you? You know when you can't find the remote and the TV won't work without it and you have to call your son to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A company party was held here and I gotta say, it was funner than I expected. I loved the little gadgets they had, the face sketch machine, the I-Max theater and just the overall experience I had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for a few field trips when I was a kid and thats all I remember!
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun for big and small kids alike! You can check out Segways up close and personal there for $15 and up. There are tons of little cool exhibits and activities. You can ride out famous...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really had a 2 star experience here, but I can see how someone might be able to have a 4 star experience. So I'll be fair and give it 3 stars. The mistakes I made were:-not going with a kid-going on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I admire the intent of this museum, but like many people have said, the execution is a bit lacking. The Museum is huge and spacious, but I feel like the layout really limits what can be contained...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As their Christmas present, I took my godsons here specifically for the "Grossology" exhibit which explains the science of our gross bodily functions: snot, farts, burps and sweat. Perfect way to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not impressed.I've been here several times. Once, when I was in high school with my dad's company outing, a few times when I was attending SJSU.Frankly, this museum just doesn't cut it. There are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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We went here when my oldest was 4 and our now 3 year old was 1 and it was definitely for 3 year olds and up, but fun. They had an exhibit where they could make and fly paper planes, you could take an ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place to see the dome IMAX films and remains the main attraction for the entire Museum, but not the only worthwhile thing there. I love all the hands-on exhibits, because standing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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This is a kids wonder. They really liked the computers and the roller coaster simulation. The DNA things was terrific too where you actually extract DNA. Also they have RFID cards, so you can record w...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This well-laid-out museum provides a nice introduction to various schools of technology for kids from four or so and up. When we first took our 2.5 year old there it was a bit over his head, but we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was not very impressed with this downtown San Jose museum. The large, cavernous space does not contain enough exhibits, and the ones that are there are less than stimulating. The most vivid memory...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having been to a number of similar museums around the country this one is certainly one of the better ones,but considering its location in the heart of Silicon Valley shouldn't we expect something...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Packed with hands-on exhibits, this museum makes technology fun for kids of all ages. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, it showcases the cutting-edge technology for which the area is best known....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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This is museum is not an ordinary museum. Being in the heart of Silicon Valley where all the technology is developed, there are many different and new inventions on display here. If you love electro...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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If you are an adult and you think this place might be something that has geeky gadgets and cutting edge innovations, you are wrong. The Tech Museum is essentially a musuem that can wow kids but defini...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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I actually went here with a class. I remember we had a lot of fun here. This is really a great play for kids. Lots of the exhibits are hands on, which is incredible since you can really learn when you...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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The Tech Museum is an interactive museum designed mainly for kids. Some of the games and exhibits there are pretty awesome. They also have an IMAX theater in the museum where you can see movies (for a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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I went to the Tech Museum back when it was still called the Garage. It offers a great variety of exhibits which meticulously record the history of the tech industry in the Silicon Valley. There are ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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The Tech museum is a must see for all family members. Every age group should be able to find something there to play with and be interested by. The roller coaster design/simulator to the robots to t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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This is a great place to take a family where everyone is a different age. There is a great children's play area in the basement that kids 8 and under will love, while the upper floors are filled with ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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The San Jose Tech Museum is located in downtown San Jose right off Highway 87 on Market St. There is no free parking, so expect to pay anywhere from five dollars to $20 depending on where you park. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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The tech museum is a place for both kids and adults to explore and have hands on fun! Their price for admission is average and you will surely get your money's worth. They teach kids about science and...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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As the name signifies the main focus of this place is to highlight innovators who tried to think outside the box to invent and innovate. currently featuring inventors and innovators who have used play...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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I brought my little cousins here and they had the time of their lives! No matter boy or girl, this museum has something for everyone. The word "museum" doesn't even seem to describe it welll, for it i...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The most exciting piece of the exhibition is actually standing outside, a little to the right of the entrance. I hope my kids will be under 5 when they will be having fun there. Actually, another...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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