Interactive centre for the popularisation, promotion and dissemination of science and research, located in the premises of Pavilion D in the Brno Exhibition Centre. The pavilion was completed in 1973 (arch. Zdeněk Denk) with the main entrance oriented to the exhibition grounds as part of the urban structure of pavilions, gradually built along Křížkovský street. The original block of the entrance hall from the exhibition centre side was transformed into a part of the exhibition — Science Theatre and a new entrance — amoeba, which is also a characteristic element of the new use of the building, was created on the opposite side.
Together with the shelter at the bus stop, the entrance amoeba is expressively contrasted with the original austere expression of the pavilion and forms a landmark for the new entrance to VIDA! Science Centers. Their organic form consists of a steel structure with metal stencils on the inner shell and classic plumbing treatment from the outside. The pavilion itself, on the other hand, was reconstructed with respect for the original character of all structures (spatial truss roof on 8 massive columns), including a completely new curtain wall, fitted to the original steel structure of the shell.
On an area of almost 5000 m², there are over 150 interactive exhibits (e.g. ocean in a bottle, a bicycle on a rope, a rotating room, an earthquake plate, a life-size heart model). The permanent exhibition is divided into 4 basic areas — Planet, Civilization, Man and Microworld. In each of these areas there are so called vidators — lecturers, guides who are in charge of scientific experiments and help in the operation of the exhibits. The accompanying program includes performances with scientific experiments and special programs for schools and the public.
The website of the VIDA center itself can be found at this link https://vida.cz/
