Science and Technology Centre Ostrava

The Science and Technology Centre in Ostrava, also known as Svět Techniky, is located in the historic industrial complex of Dolní Vítkovice in the Vítkovice district of southern Ostrava, at Vítkovice 3004. It is housed in a modern building designed by architect Josef Pleskot, set within the revitalized former coal mine, coke ovens, and blast furnaces of Vítkovice Ironworks. The centre is easily reached by tram lines 1, 2, or 10 from the main train station, getting off at “Důl Hlubina” or “Vítkovice – Dolní oblast”, and there is free on-site parking for drivers. The centre features two main exhibition buildings – the main Science and Technology Centre and U6 – with over 100 interactive exhibits that explore chemistry, physics, biology, and many scientific disciplines in a fun, hands-on way. It includes Kids’ World, a 950 m² area for children aged 2–6 where they can explore a miniature adult world with a patisserie, shop, mine, and building site. The centre is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, and is closed on Mondays except for certain holidays and summer periods. Nearby attractions within Dolní Vítkovice include the Bolt Tower, an 80-metre-high viewing platform on top of Blast Furnace No. 1 offering panoramic views of the city, and the Hlubina Cultural District, a former mine complex with a climbing wall, cafés, workshops, and studios.