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Bill Gates receives Special Award at The Tech
Happy Feet is Tapping into IMAX
Sneak Peek at IMAX 2007
Do you know the SegWay to San Jose?
Your Opinion Matters to Us...
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On November 15, 2006 at the annual Tech Museum Awards, The Tech Museum is pleased to announce that the 2006 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award honored Bill Gates for his philanthropic support of global humanitarian projects. Many of the programs Bill and his wife, Melinda, support mirror The Tech Museum Awards mission of encouraging people who develop Technology Benefiting Humanity. Through their foundation, the Gates are making a positive impact on the health and education of people throughout the world.
Everybody Dance Now. 
IMAX fans and aficionados, mark your calendars. In late January, pack your bags to visit New Orleans as we travel through the magic of IMAX to Louisiana's Wetlands and Katrina in 
Take a Segway Tour of San Jose and experience the latest in transportation technology. Now, you can rent a Segway at The Tech and drive them right out the front door. What is a Segway? It is a self-balancing, lithium-battery powered, transportation vehicle. Thanks to South Bay Segway, tours are available at The Tech at 10 am and 2 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. Or, you can rent one for a few hours for your own exploration. Check by the ticket counter at The Tech for more information.
Take this survey, earn a coupon to The Tech and be entered to win a Happy Feet Prize Package. Here's your chance to let us know what you think. All entries must be completed by November 26 to be included in the drawing. 
Emperor Penguins weigh up to 90 pounds, stand up to 4 feet tall, and live to be 20 years old.
The Tech Museum Awards is a yearly international Awards program that honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity.|
Tables are Going, Going...(almost) Gone for The Tech Museum Awards
IMAX + Museum = $8
Green By Design Creates New Energy
Ancient Greek Civilization Comes to Life through CGI Technology in IMAX
Coming Soon to IMAX, Mystic India
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The 6th annual Tech Museum Awards, Technology Benefiting Humanity presented by Applied Materials, is shaping up to be the best ever. Capping off a week of activities and programs for The Tech Laureate Venture Network, the November 15 Gala will be highlighted by the acceptance of the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award by Bill Gates.
During the month of September, you can get an all day pass to the Museum and to IMAX for $8 per person. This is the first offer of its kind and this is our first announcement, so you're the first to know. Enjoy the Museum, IMAX Dome Theater, the Floor Programs, and the Presentations, all for the special price of $8. 
If we work together, we can power the world.
Opening September 20, GREECE: Secrets of the Past is a modern day detective story of a 21st century Greek archeologist uncovering the secret history of his ancient ancestors who forged a society that continues to astound the world today. Set against the breathtaking, azure vistas of the Greek Isles, the film merges a contemporary archeological story with some of the most advanced and painstaking digital re-creations ever undertaken for an IMAX® film. Experience the original Parthenon and the volcanic eruption that buried Santorini in 1646 BC in this film directed by two-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Greg MacGillivray.
Mystic India is an amazing true story about an 11-year-old boy, who spent 7 years crossing 8,000 miles alone on one incredible journey. Through the magic of IMAX, you can experience India's intricate architecture, colorful festivals, traditional rituals, fascinating peoples and landscapes. With a cast of 45,000, Mystic India was filmed in over 100 locations all over India, from the freezing Himalayas to the scorching deserts. This epic journey opens September 20.|
The Tech Museum Awards to Honor Bill Gates
The Tech is Becoming Green By Design
Superhero Summer Party
World-Class Racing at the Grand Prix
ZeroOne S.J.: Where Art and Digital Culture Intersect
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The Tech Museum is pleased to announce that the 2006 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award will honor Bill Gates for his philanthropic support of global humanitarian projects. Many of the programs Bill and his wife Melinda support mirror 
In the Green By Design inventor's workshop, a brand new exhibit developed by The Tech, you will be able to experiment with new technologies designed for energy efficiency. Design and race a hybrid car that goes the furthest on a cup of gas; explore ways to harness energy from the Sun, wind and water; test out wind turbines in an experimental wind tunnel; and much more. On September 29, visit us and experience innovative energy conservation technologies that can positively impact your life, your community and the world.
Come for a Super Night of Superhumans and Superheroes! It's the Annual Tech Members-Only Summer Party on Wednesday, July 19 from 6-9pm. Don your cape or create your own Superhero identity at the Party. Fantastic activities, live music and entertainment, the Superhero Science Show, and tons of hands-on fun will make this night extraordinary. RSVP by calling the Membership Office at (408) 795-6107. 
The Second Annual San Jose Grand Prix brings world-class open-wheel racing to the streets of downtown San Jose on Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30, and the The Tech will be right in the middle of the action. We invite you to cool off in our lobby, have a bite in our Café Primavera or enjoy our Concessions all three days. Also, be sure to browse The TechStore which will be open. However, please note that the Tech's Galleries and IMAX will be closed due to all the fast-paced action for the race. For parking information, please visit 
For 7 days this summer, nearly 200 juried artists from around the world will be converging in Silicon Valley to showcase some of the most innovative, astounding art ever seen or experienced. It's ZeroOne San Jose: A Global Festival of Art on the Edge and ISEA2006 Symposium. From August 7-13, ZeroOne San Jose will transform the entire city into the North American epicenter for the intersection of art and digital culture. It is a multi-dimensional, startling and brilliant event featuring exhibits, live cinema, performances, workshops, and youth activities. All are one-of-a-kind experiences.|
Superhero Science Electrifies Visitors
Superman Returns to Sold Out Shows
Superhero Saver Coupon
Celebrate July 4th @ The Tech
View from Space is Wowing Techies
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If you were a superhero, what kinds of heroic feats would you perform? Would you climb, like Spiderman? Use "heat vision," like Superman? Manipulate electricity, like Electro? The Superhero Science Show is a high-energy, humorous, and entertaining program that demystifies the science behind superhero powers.
"It's beyond Super. It's Superb," raves Time Magazine. Other reviewers concur while audiences are voting with their attendance to Superman Returns on the biggest screen in town. Superman Returns stars newcomer Brandon Routh as the comic book icon himself, Kate Bosworth (Beyond the Sea, Blue Crush) as the lovely Lois, and Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey as the evil Lex Luthor.
Why not enjoy Superhero Science and experience Superman Returns in IMAX? With this Superhero Super Saver, you can buy a ticket for the Galleries and IMAX (Combo Ticket) and save! Seniors and Children Superman Returns Ticket holders already get into the Galleries without any additional cost.
The Tech is open this Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th. Cool down in our Exhibit Galleries and experience a film on our IMAX Dome Screen. Come celebrate at The Tech, then visit the 
Imagine gazing upon Earth as you are suspended in orbit 22,000 miles above its surface. Experience the beauty of the nightscape as it spreads across the globe at the awe-inspiring View from Space Exhibit. Observe complex and detailed scientific information in an easily understandable and visually stunning form.|
We're Open Memorial Day
New Tech Parking Info
Kids, What Do You Think?
Steve Young Returns to Tech Awards
Superman Returns in IMAX
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The City of San Jose has agreed to open the Convention Center Parking Garage to Tech visitors. This means you can bring your parking stub to Museum Guest Services and receive a discount validation stamp. The garage is located at Almaden Boulevard between San Carlos and Balbach. The garage at Second and San Carlos Streets remains open to Tech visitors, so the parking discount is good there, too. That's the good news.
When Steve Young emceed the 2005 Tech Museum Awards Gala, he commented, "The Awards show the goodness of people and particularly the goodness of people using technology." This is why we're pleased to announce Young will be returning as the 2006 Master of Ceremonies. The Tech Awards Gala will be held November 15. 
The Man of Steel is returning to earth after a long absence. What does he find? Does Lois Lane still love him? Can he successfully battle one of his darkest enemies? Find out when Superman Returns comes to the IMAX on June 30.