There are probably few places in the world where one can reach the sheer level of “geekiness” that one can in the Silicon Valley. As anyone who has experienced this knows, there are few things more joyful. The Silicon Valley is the beating heart of America’s tech industry and there are museums in this area which pay tribute to that heritage. The Intel Museum and the Computer History Museum are among these. Some of the names of these museums are synonymous with wonder and amusement.
The Tech Museum of Innovation is an example of a museum that educates about the present as much as it does about the past. Exhibits at this museum detail the history of computing and offer insight into the development of this now vital field of technology. There are fun exhibits that detail the present and the future, as well. Space Junk, the debris left by spacecraft and astronauts is the subject of one current exhibit. Other exhibits include the Mad Scientist Laboratories which offer fun ways to get children involved in the world of science.
The University of California Observatories are the entity behind the Lick Observatory, CA. This facility offers workshops and other programs which allow children and adults alike to experience the wonder of space. The Shane Dome is probably one of the observatory’s most distinctive structures. For 50 years this part of the Lick Observatory, California has been allowing scientists to probe the depths of space for new information and amazing discoveries. Given the Silicon Valley’s association with technology and innovation, it’s no wonder that one of the prime facilities for the observation of space is located within its bounds. The observatory is one of the very best places to visit in California.
