For adults and students
Between the Vienna Woods and the Future
Nestled in the Vienna Woods, the VISTA Science Experience Center is an insider’s tip for a day trip near Vienna. For the first time, visitors have the opportunity to explore an active research campus. Here, science isn’t just discussed—it happens right on site. This blend of research, nature, and culture makes the VISTA Center a truly unique destination.
The VISTA Science Experience Center is a place that inspires, surprises, and invites you to think for yourself. Whether as a day trip from the city, a cultural highlight in the Vienna area, or an insider tip for knowledge-hungry explorers—VISTA invites you to take a look behind the scenes of a leading research institute.
Science in the Making
The exhibition “Science in the Making" forms the centerpiece of the VISTA Science Experience Center. It invites visitors to discover science as a dynamic process. Here, visitors can see how new insights emerge, what questions drive researchers, and how science impacts our daily lives.
In addition to the exhibition, the Center offers a diverse program of science talks, lectures, and events. VISTA promotes direct dialogue and provides first-hand insights into cutting-edge research.
Science, Art, and Nature in Maria Gugging
For those interested in science and culture, students, visitors to Vienna, or outdoor enthusiasts, the VISTA Center offers a unique combination of an exhibition, a tour of a research campus, and short hikes in the Vienna Woods. Right next to the ISTA Campus, you’ll find the Museum Gugging, one of the world’s most renowned venues for Art Brut.
