December 24 | 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
Central Hall, Level 2
Immerse yourself in the magical experience of our unique Winter Express, which awaits you in the museum's central hall. Enjoy a relaxing journey.
No reservation required. Tickets are available directly at the station ticket counter of the garden railway.
December 24 | 10:00 AM–2:40 PM
Interactive exhibition for children aged 1.5–5 years | Level 3
Under the motto "Explore, discover and move", the interactive exhibition gives little explorers plenty of space for movement and playful experiences. The minTi is designed for families and children aged 1.5 to 5 years who want to explore the museum in an age-appropriate way.
December 24 | 9:30 AM–2:40 PM
Interactive exhibition for children aged 3–8 years | Level 3
The miniXplore focuses on playful exploration – without giving instructions and without "right" or "wrong", enabling children and accompanying adults to engage with STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) without fear of failure while having fun and excitement.
December 24 | 10:00 AM–2:30 PM
Age 12+ | Level 3
In the techLAB, our maker*space, you can independently work on small projects at your own pace using technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters or cutting plotters. Our knowledgeable explainers will help you learn how to handle the equipment and acquire the necessary digital skills. Whether working with wood, fabric, cardboard or microcontrollers, you can create things based on your very own ideas!
No reservation required.
December 24 | 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM
Guided Tour | Age 7+
Meeting point: High-voltage Room, Level 2
This stunning show whisks you away to the world of electrical charges and currents! We generate current with extremely high voltage to conduct astonishing experiments: Light bulbs glow without using a power cable and metre-long bolts of lightning flash freely across our safety cage. In addition, we explain why hair often stands on end when children go down a slide, what the so-called "war of the currents" was all about, and many other interesting facts about electricity.
December 24 | 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Guided Tour | Age 7+
Meeting point: Mine, Level 2
Travel back in time and discover how coal was mined in Austria and Moravia over 100 years ago. In Europe's oldest demonstration mine, experience first-hand just how hard the miners' work was back then.
December 24 | 9:45 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM
Guided Tour | All Age Groups
Meeting point: Level 3, entrance to the Tec/xtil exhibition
The new special exhibition "Tec/xtil" offers fascinating insights into the techniques behind the textiles we wear every day. A historic braiding machine brings 19th-century production technology to life: Watch as threads are woven together before your eyes to form a strong fabric.
December 24 | 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM
Guided Tour | All Age Groups
Meeting point: Entrance Hall, Level 0
At the Vienna Museum of Technology, an extensive collection of musical instruments is waiting to be explored. Experience one of these technical marvels during the performance of Ferdinand Molzer's historic barrel organ and enjoy cheerful tunes in the exhibition gallery.
December 24 | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
Experience | Age 10+
Meeting point: Level 2, Materials Lounge
Would you like to fulfil your dream of flying and float through the air like a bird? Impressive virtual reality technology and innovative robotics enable visitors to explore cities, underwater worlds and even the age of dinosaurs in a vivid full-body experience!
