Experience an evening full of adventure and discovery at the Ars Electronica Center. During Family Night, we have a varied program in store for you, including family tours, impressive Deep Space 8K presentations, and interactive stations on the topics of art, technology, and science.
FRI 11.7.2025, 6:00 p.m.–midnight
Following exhibitions will be open to you on this evening:
- Deep Space 8K
- AIxMusic
- Children’s Research Lab
- Connected Earth
- Ars Electronica Labs
Admission:
€18 for 2 adults + child(ren)*
€12 for 1 adult + child(ren)*
Tickets available at the box office or at the Linz Tourist Information Office (advance sales from June 30 and on the day of the event)
*Entitles you to admission to all participating institutions.
Trying things out and getting hands-on is expressly encouraged – immerse yourself in our fascinating worlds of experience together with your loved ones!
Deep Space 8K
Peter, Paula & Panini
18:30 – 19:15
Dance theater production
Deep Space 8K, Level 0
From 6 years
In a world where magic and the Earth’s atmosphere are intertwined, a group of unusual heroes with mystical powers must face the devastating reality of environmental destruction. The rider Paula and the soccer player Peter embark on an adventurous journey with Panini, the elf, to restore balance to the world.
Deep Space Spielzeit
19:30 – 20:15 And 23:00 – 23:45
Interactive Games
Deep Space 8K, Level 0
all Ages
Full physical effort is required when Deep Space 8K becomes a space for interactive games. At Family Night, you will have the opportunity to try out the latest projects by students at the Linz University of Art for the very first time. How? All you have to do is move around the room! Help track down secret images, pop virtual soap bubbles, cross dangerous lava flows, and don’t forget to brush your teeth!
Through the Galaxy with Tardigrades
20:30 – 20:55 und 22:30 – 22:55
Virtual space Trip
Deep Space 8K, Level 0
From 6 years
To survive in space, a tardigrade doesn’t even need a spacesuit. We borrow its superpower and travel virtually through the galaxy, visiting the International Space Station, a Mars rover on our neighboring planet, and distant solar systems.
How Everything Lives
21:00 – 21:25 And 22:00 – 22:25
Immersive exploratory tour
Deep Space 8K, Level 0
ab 6 Jahren
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of nature. Anything is possible in Deep Space 8K: beetles grow as big as trucks, flowers sprout and wild waters flow through the room. We explore the wonders of our world in a new way and experience its unique diversity. A journey for young and old explorers alike – full of colors, movement and surprises.
Deep Space Family
21:30 – 21:55
Fun, games, and action
Deep Space 8K, Level 0
alle Altersgruppen
Children’s eyes light up and parents are thrilled. Together, we embark on a journey to discover Deep Space 8K in a playful way. Whether it’s with a healthy dose of action or exploring the vastness of the universe, there’s something for everyone!
Open Workshops & Hands-On Stations
Co-Creator – Echos Of AI
18:00 – 24:00
Foyer, Level 0
all Ages
This interactive station from Ars Electronica Solutions playfully demonstrates how humans and machines can work together to create something new and exciting. Simply draw a picture together, scan it, and marvel at what a generative AI system can do with your ideas!
Understanding connects!
18:00 – 20:30
Kids Research Lab, Level +1
4–8 years
Sniff, look, marvel – and experience the forest in a whole new way. Our interactive station invites children to explore the forest through play. With a scent memory game, we explore the typical smells of nature, discover tiny openings on leaves under the microscope, and marvel at the fascinating fractals hidden in branches, ferns, and roots. How does the forest “breathe”? Why does so much look so similar – and yet so different?
Medizinmaschin’
18:00 – 20:30
Citizen Lab, Level -1
From 6 Years
Medicine encompasses a wide range of healthcare practices aimed at maintaining or restoring health. Build your own medicine machine’ with the many possibilities offered by the BBC micro:bit! This small but powerful single-board computer is ideal for developing creative solutions for the world of medicine. Program your own prototype in the Ars Electronica Labs – for a healthier future!
Weltraummülltentakeln
21:00 – 23:30
CitizenLab, Level -1
From 7 years
How can we protect Earth’s orbit from space debris? In this creative workshop, we will embark on a mission to keep space clean and protect our satellites from space debris. The workshop is run by ESERO Austria to give you an insight into the exciting world of technology and space travel.
Alles Banane?
21:30 – 23:30
Open Sound Studio, Level +2
(red elevator/blue stairwell)
All Ages
Loud, high, low, shrill, sad, or happy! With the help of technology, we play the banana piano, listen to the sounds produced by touching different parts, and turn the knobs on various synthesizers. Visit our sound studio and try it out for yourself!
Full Power!
18:00 – 20:30
Connected Earth, Level +1
All Ages
Hydrogen is considered a promising source of energy on the path to climate-neutral energy supply. However, this will probably only work with green hydrogen—hydrogen produced using alternative energies. The electrolysis model in the Connected Earth exhibition illustrates the production process. Here, you can produce hydrogen yourself and use it as a fuel.
Fruity DNA
18:15, 19:15, und 20:15
(Duration: ca. 25 Min)
Ars Electronica Labs, Level -1
From 8 Years
Max 10 participants – reservations at the info desk
DNA is found in every single cell of the body—in other words, in the tiny living building blocks that make us who we are. Animals, plants, and even strawberries have DNA. You can even see this code of life in our workshop when we extract it from a strawberry together in our laboratory.
Tours
Family Tour
18:15 – 19:00, 19:15 – 20:00 And 20:15 – 21:00
Meeting Point: Foyer
Maximum 15 participants – reservations at the info desk
On this joint journey through the highlights of the Ars Electronica Center, you and your children will explore the burning questions about the future that are currently shaping our world.
Energy Hacker Tour
18:30 – 19:15 And 20:00 – 20:45
Meeting Point: Foyer
From 10 Years
Maximum 20 participants – reservations at the info desk
Join our building services crew behind the scenes at the Museum of the Future and visit places that are not accessible during a regular museum visit. Find out about the measures that make it possible to reduce the AEC’s electricity consumption by 40 percent!