The Tech Interactive

The Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive, viewed from nearby Plaza de César Chávez in Downtown San Jose
Location within San Jose, California
The Tech Interactive (California)
The Tech Interactive (the United States)
Former name
The Tech Museum of Innovation
EstablishedOctober 31, 1998 (1998-10-31)
Location201 South Market Street
San Jose, California, US
Coordinates37°19′53″N 121°53′27″W / 37.3314374°N 121.8907276°W / 37.3314374; -121.8907276
TypeScience
Visitors400,000 annually
PresidentKatrina Stevens
ArchitectRicardo Legorreta
Public transit access Convention Center
Websitewww.thetech.org
Association of Science-Technology Centers

The Tech Interactive (formerly The Tech Museum of Innovation, commonly known as The Tech) is a science and technology center that offers hands-on activities, labs, design challenges and other STEAM education resources. It is located in downtown San Jose, California, adjacent to the Plaza de César Chávez.