The Tech Museum of Innovation, located in San Jose, Calif., is a technology and science museum for people of all ages and backgrounds. Established in 1978, the museum is spread over an area of more than 100,000 square feet and comprises three floors. Its Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater shows a wide variety of movies and educational films. The museum is divided among themed galleries focused on innovation, the Internet, human body and exploration. It also features an educational center for workshops, a cafe, and a retail store featuring books, gifts and Silicon Valley items. The museum s signature programs include Tech Challenge, an annual student design competition; and The Tech Museum Awards, which honors and awards people around the world who use technology to benefit humanity. Additionally, it offers award-winning online exhibits, and the Robert N. Noyce Center for Learning, which encourages innovation and experimentation among teachers and students.

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