VISTA Science ist ein ideales Ausflugsziel für Familien in Wien – ein Ort, an dem Kinder und Erwachsene Wissenschaft aktiv erleben statt nur zuzuschauen. In unseren interaktiven Experimentier-Workshops dürfen Kinder selbst forschen, bauen und ausprobieren, während Eltern gemeinsam mitmachen können. Ohne Vorwissen verständlich erklärt, werden Themen aus Naturwissenschaft und Technik (MINT) spielerisch greifbar. Damit eignet sich VISTA Science perfekt für Wochenendausflüge, Ferienprogramm oder als spannendes Schlechtwetter-Programm mit Kindern. Neben Spaß fördern wir Konzentration, Kreativität und Teamarbeit – ganz ohne Schulgefühl. Familien verbringen hier echte Qualitätszeit miteinander und nehmen nicht nur Wissen, sondern Begeisterung mit nach Hause. So wird VISTA Science zum Familienerlebnis, das Bildung und Freizeit sinnvoll verbindet

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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 decide to drop by spontaneously, you can visit the “ISTA at a Glance” installation in the foyer. You are also welcome to visit the VISTA Coffee Lab! You can book any remaining places for the exhibition and our workshops directly at the reception desk. However, to be sure of a place, we recommend booking early.
No - our exhibition is aimed at adults as well as younger people. Our programs offer points of interest on various levels. The age ranges listed in the program are recommendations for a minimum age. Come by and discover the fascination 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.
On weekdays, the ISTA shuttle (bus line 142) is available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Before and after these times, we ask our visitors to take bus 400.
Groups in particular cannot use the shuttle in the early morning and late afternoon! School classes should take bus line 400 from Vienna Heiligenstadt to “Maria Gugging” to reach the ISTA campus. For the return trip, you can also use the ISTA shuttle (line 142).
For current times, we recommend using the digital route planner of the Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region.
School classes can only take bus line 400 from Vienna Heiligenstadt to the ISTA Campus for the outward journey. The ISTA bus shuttle can be used for the return journey.
For current times, we recommend using the digital route planner of the Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region.
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.