Open Campus
On June 14, from 12 to 7 pm the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) in Klosterneuburg opens its doors for its annual Open Campus.
Only 30 minutes outside of Vienna, visitors of all ages are welcome to experience a day full of science, discovery, fun, including activities in and around the new VISTA Science Experience Center. Get ready for an incredible Sunday filled with interactive activities, exhibitions, shows, talks, opportunities to meet and greet, and much more.
Open Campus is a chance to listen to researchers and science journalists, ask and learn, visit ISTA labs, discover the VISTA Science Experience Center and ISTA campus while enjoying food and drinks in great company.
Program
Some of this year’s highlights include:
- Astronomy dome to learn about the Universe.
- Film screenings to present surprising facts about the Milky Way.
- Exhibitions to offer insights into the world of research at ISTA.
- Theatre performance to teach about the environment and climate change.
- Hop-on hop-off bus to give visitors a tour of ISTA campus.
- Science shows to amaze kids with the power of science.
- Bartender mixologist to prepare signature cocktails.
The events in the program will be mainly in German.
Exhibitions
| Time | Name | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-6 pm | Science in the Making | 10+ | VISTA Science Experience Center |
| 12-6 pm | Science exhibitions: pop-up stations | 7+ | Central Building (Mondi Hall) |
Shows
| Time | Name | Age | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-6 pm | Planetarium: Astronomy Dome | 10+ | Central Building (Mondi Hall) |
| Hourly | Liquid nitrogen shows | 3+ | Central Building Patio |
| 1-4 pm | Film screening: Encounters in the Milky Way | 10+ | VISTA Science Experience Center |
| 1:15-1:35 pm | Mini science show (with interpretation into Austrian Sign Language (ÖGS)) | 3-9 | Central Building (Raiffeisen Lecture Hall) |
| 2-3 pm | Science show: „Licht an! Die magische Welt der Farben – Unsichtbares sichtbar gemacht“ (with interpretation into Austrian Sign Language (ÖGS)) | 9+ | Moonstone Building |
| 3-3:30 pm | Soap bubbles show | 3+ | Sunstone Building (Courtyard) |
| 3:45-4:45 pm | Theatre play: Zirkus des Wissens | 6-10 | Central Building (Raiffeisen Lecture Hall) |
| 5-5:20 pm | Mini science show | 3-9 | Central Building (Raiffeisen Lecture Hall) |
Meet-and-Greets
Activities
How to Get Here
We encourage you to use our free shuttle buses from Vienna Heiligenstadt (via Klosterneuburg) and from Tulln. You can also come on bike, as ISTA Campus benefits of many parking places. Should you decide to come by car, please be aware of the limited parking situation and see if you can consider other options of transportation.
Find information about how to get there here. A map of the ISTA campus can be found here.
For questions, email us at opencampus@ista.ac.at. By attending, participants agree to our privacy policy regarding event recordings.
Accessibility
At this year’s Open Campus, we are committed to ensuring that all visitors, regardless of their abilities, can participate and enjoy the event. Our strategy for the event includes:
- Sign language interpretation for selected science shows and tours.
- Many science exhibition texts in simple German, to ensure easy understanding for all visitors.
- An accessibility point (in front of Lab Building West) will provide information and assistance for people with disabilities.
- A designated family-friendly room for young children as well as breastfeeding.
- A quiet room for visitors who need a calm environment.
- Sensory kits will be available for visitors to borrow at the accessibility desk to assist those with sensory sensitivities.
Experience science up close at the Open Campus 2026!
