Plan your visit
Visits to the VISTA Science Experience Center and all activities are free of charge.
Please note that visits are only possible as part of booked exhibition visits, workshops, and tours. You are welcome to book the free program online via the website.
Information for school groups
Whether elementary school children, teenagers, or high school seniors—we focus on current research topics. The youngest visitors slip into the role of paleontologists and explore dinosaur skeletons, while secondary school students uncover hidden phenomena and learn how to study planets. Finally, upper school classes are introduced to the fascinating world of neuroscience.
Group inquiries
Are you a group of more than 10 people and would like to visit the VISTA Science Experience Center and the exhibition during the week?
Then please send us your request at least 8 weeks before your desired date by email to hello@vistascience.at – including your address, group size, and suggested dates.
Please note: This offer is not available to school classes.
Opening hours
Our opening hours are:
Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
On Easter Monday, May 1, Whit Monday, and
December 24 to incl. January 1 the VISTA Science Experience Center is closed.
VISTA Coffee Lab
Nestled in greenery, the VISTA Coffee Lab with its sunny terrace invites you to linger. Here you can enjoy fine coffee specialties and homemade cakes from Café vom See in a relaxed atmosphere with a touch of campus flair. Perfect for a delightful break between exciting discoveries.
Contact
VISTA Science Experience Center
hello@vistascience.at
+43 664 8832 6610
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Am Campus 1
3400 Klosterneuburg
+43 2243 9000
How to get there
Public transportation:
From Vienna Heiligenstadt (U4) bus line 400; from Tulln bus line 406. Stop: “Maria Gugging IST Austria”
By car:
From Vienna, take the B14 (expressway) to Klosterneuburg. Drive through Klosterneuburg and follow the road for about 6 km via Kierling to Maria Gugging until you reach ISTA.
Parking at ISTA is limited. On weekends, the parking garage is available free of charge.
FAQ
The program offerings are free of charge and you do not have to pay an entrance fee, but booking is mandatory. Secure your spot now—we look forward to seeing you!
If you drop by spontaneously, you can view the “ISTA at a Glance” installation in the lobby. You are also welcome to visit the Coffee Lab.
If there are still places available, you can book the exhibition and our workshops directly at the reception desk. However, we recommend booking early.
Our programs offer a wide range of points of contact at various levels—for children and adults alike. The age specifications in the program offerings are recommendations for a minimum age. Come by and discover the fun of science on your own, as a family, or as a group!
Yes, children under 14 may only participate in VISTA programs such as workshops or exhibition visits when accompanied by an adult.
We estimate 1 to 1.5 hours. After an introduction by our science mediators, you can explore the exhibition in dialogue or on your own. So it depends on how curious you are.
The ISTA bus shuttle is available to visitors and school groups exclusively between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
We recommend taking bus line 400 from Vienna Heiligenstadt to the ISTA Campus. For the return trip, you can use the ISTA bus shuttle.
For current timetables, we recommend using the digital route planner provided by the Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region (VOR).
To ensure that all visitors can enjoy our program to the fullest, we start on time. We ask for your understanding that there is no entitlement to an alternative date and that we can only offer later dates in exceptional cases and subject to availability.
In the event of a short-term delay, we ask groups to notify us by telephone at +43 664 8832 6610.
Yes, as long as you do not use a flash or tripod and only use the photos privately. Please always respect the personal rights of other visitors.