The building was originally designed as a pavilion for the Brno Exhibition Centre, which has been a major trade fair site since 1928.
The center's 'Ocean' exhibit features a large-scale wave tank demonstrating the physics of fluid dynamics.
Exhibits include a 'human gyroscope' that allows visitors to experience spatial disorientation.
The facility uses a significant portion of its space to demonstrate renewable energy technologies through interactive prototypes.
The interior layout retains industrial architectural elements from the original exhibition hall, emphasizing the transition from trade space to educational center.
VIDA! science center is a 6,200-square-meter interactive museum located in the former D pavilion of the Brno Exhibition Centre. The center features over 180 hands-on exhibits categorized into themes including Planet, Civilization, Man, and Microcosm. A dedicated science theater hosts regular live demonstrations featuring controlled chemical reactions and physical experiments. The exhibits focus on natural phenomena, human biology, and environmental technology through tactile and digital displays. The center is housed in a repurposed industrial building that preserves the aesthetic of the Brno exhibition grounds. The facility includes a dedicated 'VIDA! Kid' zone specifically designed for children under six years old. Educational programs and workshops are conducted in specialized laboratories within the building. It serves as a primary educational hub for experiential science in the South Moravian region.
The large-scale Foucault pendulum suspended in the main atrium.
Check the daily program schedule upon arrival to catch the live science show times.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes to safely navigate the more active physical exhibits.
Visit the laboratory zones if you have interest in hands-on chemistry or biology experiments beyond the general exhibition floor.
Do not attempt to complete every single interactive exhibit in one visit, as the volume of displays often leads to rushing; focus on specific zones instead.
Open daily, including weekends and holidays; occasionally closed for private corporate events within the exhibition grounds.
