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California: San Jose, STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION at the Tech Museum - Second star to the right...and straight on 'til April!California Star Trek Exhibit The blockbuster STAR TREK®: THE EXHIBITION has been extended to April 11, thanks to a deep human fascination with the largest-ever collection of artifacts from the out-of-this-world science fiction series.
 
More than 50,000 visitors have boldly gone into the Star Trek universe, many emerging with high marks for the stellar showcase of original costumes, genuine props and authentic recreations of sets from all five Star Trek television series and 11 Star Trek feature films, including the new box-office smash hit. The exhibition is making its only Bay Area appearance at The Tech Museum in downtown San Jose.
 
“The response to this exhibition has been, well, stellar,” said Peter Friess, president of The Tech Museum. “By extending the exhibition, we give more people the chance to explore the Star Trek universe and see how much of the science fiction in the series has become science fact.”
 
Visitors can enjoy an added bonus for an additional fee: “Star Trek: The IMAX Experience” will run for the length of the exhibition. The summer 2009 chartbuster, which chronicles the early days of James T. Kirk and his fellow U.S.S Enterprise crew, is one of the top 50 highest grossing films of all time as well as the highest grossing Star Trek film ever released.
 
Guests can also test their knowledge of all things Star Trek on an all-new, interactive game table that challenges one’s Star Trek IQ.  Or, for an extra fee, they can hop aboard two, full-motion simulator rides. Computer-generated sequences take riders out of the U.S.S Enterprise-D aboard Starfleet shuttles and on a thrilling “flight” through the solar system.
 
As in past blockbusters such as “Leonardo: 500 Years into the Future,” The Tech Museum has partnered with Team San Jose to bring popular showcases to Silicon Valley.
 
“We’ve been thrilled with the great response from fans and first timers alike,” said Dan Fenton, CEO of Team San Jose. “The extension gives Bay Area residents and visitors yet another chance to experience this unique exhibit. San Jose is the optimal setting for blockbuster events like this one.”
 
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For more information about STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION or to reserve tickets, visit  www.thetech.orgwww.startrekexhibition.com or call (408) 294-TECH (8324). Tickets include full gallery admission to The Tech Museum.
 
About The Tech Museum
The Tech Museum is a hands-on technology and science museum for people of all ages and backgrounds. The museum - located in the Capital of Silicon Valley - is a non-profit educational resource established to engage people in exploring and experiencing technologies affecting their lives. Through educational programs such as The Tech Challenge, our annual team design competition for youth, and internationally renowned programs such as The Tech Awards presented by Applied Materials, Inc., The Tech Museum celebrates the present and encourages the development of innovative ideas for a more promising future.
 
About Team San Jose
Team San Jose, Inc. is a management company for the San Jose Convention Center and multiple theaters in California Star Trek UniformsDowntown San Jose including the San Jose Civic, Parkside Hall, Center for the Performing Arts, California Theatre and Montgomery Theater. Team San Jose is a unique customer service model where the company acts as the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau and works in partnership with local hoteliers, organized labor, local arts and business leaders to provide a one-team approach to all event-planning needs.       
                                                        


STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION is presented by Exploration II, Inc. and licensed from CBS Consumer Products.
 
© 2009 CBS Studios Inc. All rights reserved. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. Images courtesy of www.startrekexhibition.com. All additional press information provided by The Tech Museum.
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