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Explore miniXplore: An Interactive STEM Exhibition for Children at Technisches Museum Wien

Engage in playful, hands-on learning and foster essential skills through interactive science and technology exhibits.

The miniXplore exhibition at Technisches Museum Wien offers a unique space for children aged 3 to 8 and their accompanying adults. Visitors can dive into a world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through engaging, hands-on stations designed for playful discovery. This interactive experience encourages crucial skill development, making STEM concepts accessible and exciting for young learners.

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Exhibition summary

miniXplore is an interactive exhibition at the Technisches Museum Wien designed for children aged 3 to 8 and their accompanying adults. It focuses on playful, fear-free exploration of STEM subjects through hands-on stations that promote communication, cooperation, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Curatorial context

The miniXplore exhibition at the Technisches Museum Wien is centered on playful exploration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. It provides an environment where children and accompanying adults can engage with technical and scientific concepts without the pressure of 'right' or 'wrong' answers, fostering a sense of excitement and discovery. The interactive stations are designed not only to enhance technical and scientific understanding but also to develop crucial skills such as communication, cooperation, creativity, and problem-solving. The artistic and architecturally diverse design of the space further encourages active participation and new discoveries across multiple levels. Access to miniXplore is managed with limited visitor numbers and assigned 40-minute slots to ensure the best possible experience. Reservations are required for all visitors, with a €2.50 reservation fee per person. While slots can be booked online in advance, any remaining slots not reserved are available for free on the same day directly at the ticket offices. Visitors must be accompanied by an adult, and outdoor shoes are not permitted within the space, with a recommendation to bring slippers or slipper socks.

Admission and ticket notes

Reservations are required for both children and adults, with a €2.50 reservation fee per person. Slots are 40 minutes long and capacity is limited. Any remaining slots can be booked for free on the same day directly at the ticket offices, but reserved tickets lose validity if more than 15 minutes late for the slot. Book your desired time slot online in advance for a guaranteed entry. "available at TMW" indicates availability at ticket offices. Outdoor shoes must be removed in the exhibition space; visitors are encouraged to bring slippers or slipper socks.

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