What makes it 81% Couple-Friendly: Couples can explore diverse exhibits together and pause for café breaks, but the venue is more educational than intimate, so it suits curiosity pairs rather than romantic seekers.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Covers major exhibits, a café break, and optional star tour at a relaxed pace.
Aquarium & Reptile Zoo:
Walk among 42 saltwater and freshwater tanks plus terrariums with frogs, snakes and lizards.
Tip: Visit early to see tropical species active and avoid midday crowds.
Live Feeding Shows:
Catch complimentary feedings of octopus, archerfish or piranhas at set times.
Tip: Check schedule on arrival (Tue–Thu 10:30) and arrive 10 minutes early for best view.
Science Center:
Try over 100 hands-on exhibits to generate electricity, build bridges and test hydraulics.
Tip: Pair challenges at each station to spark friendly competitions together.
Space Hall & Star Tour:
See the moon-landing module and weigh yourself on different planets; book a VEGA Observatory tour for evening stargazing.
Tip: Reserve the star tour online in advance; tours run Mon 8 PM (Oct–Mar) and Wed 9 PM (Apr & Sep).

Alan Torres Dwyer
This is a very befuddling natural science museum... And I LOVE it! Along with palaeontological exhibitions on the time of the dinosaurs and the ice age, there are many exhibits about marine life, the human body, human evolution, Austria's wildlife, even entirely fictional creatures! And the special touch is their aquarium and terrarium, which are home to many rare species! I really recommend this ...
Farjana Akter
We couldn’t finish watching everything. It is a very BIG Museum.. So its better to go there early in the morning & explore the whole museum. 😍😍 its ok to bring dry foods & snacks for when you get hungry, there is a place on 5th or 6th floor (i forgot) where you can eat & relax. & theres a place where u can buy foods & eat there as well, so its ok either way. ❤️
dorikatz7
Amazing museum! So many different exhibitions. The main downside is that there is now Air conditioning, thus was hot relatively to the nice weather outside, I assume on hotter days it can be even worse.
Laurent Mesnier
Huge museum, very diverse with a lot of interactive experiences and short films. 3 hours were not enough to see all exhibits. No French (only English / German), but a lot of experiments and things to see that doesn’t need to understand the text/speech (including alive animals). Great family experience !
Steven Wang
For families with young kids, this spot is an absolute gem. It's incredibly engaging and can easily fill 4 to 5 hours with its vast, multi-story layout. With dedicated buildings for nature and technology, there's so much to discover. We barely scratched the surface during our 3-hour visit, so plan for plenty of time!
In summer, start at 9 AM to avoid heat in the aquarium area. In winter, combine with a VEGA Observatory tour on clear nights for better sky visibility.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Museum tickets (2 adults) | EUR 30 |
| VEGA Observatory star tour (2 adults) | EUR 28 |
| Café snack | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 68 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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