Book a visit for school group

Science Centre AHHAA welcomes all school groups from Estonia and abroad!
Group discount applies to groups of at least 12 people and to booked visits only

What can you do in AHHAA?

Our science centre ticket gives you the access to more than 170 exhibits in three exhibition halls! For an additional fee, you can:

  • explore the depths of space in our planetarium;
  • create something new in our hands-on workshops;
  • see the fun experiments on physics, chemistry, biology and psychology in our science theatre
Information and booking

Workshops

Workshops

Cabbage Chemistry

Do you know what an indicator is and why do we use it? Let's see if we can turn an ordinary object - such as cabbage - into an indicator, and study acids and bases in household chemicals.
45-60 min Age 10+

Workshops

Caffeine Crystals

Extract caffeine from caffeine pills, create marvellous crystals and observe them under the microscope.
45 minutes Age 12+

Workshops

Chocolate Laboratory

Get to know the colourful history of the world's most beloved sweet and make your own delicious chocolate. And then, of course, eat it!
45 minutes Age 5+

Workshops

DNA extraction

Extract the genetic material (DNA) from your cells and see it with your own eye! DNA is like a recipe with all the necessary information about what we look like and the way we are.
30 minutes Age 7+

Workshops

Eye Surgery

Find out how our eyes really work and who has the largest eyes in the world. In the end of the workshop, you can grab a scalpel and get a unique glance inside a real eye.
45 minutes Age 10+
New!

Workshops

Ice Cream Laboratory

In this workshop you'll learn all about ice cream - and make some on your own! You'll also find out some cool historical facts about this tasty treat.
45-60 minutes Age 7+

Workshops

Let's build a catapult!

Let's put our engineering skills to the test and build a functioning catapult!
45-60 min Age 5+

Workshops

Soap Laboratory

Why do we need soap to get bubbles and how did people make soap in the past? You'll soon find out, and make your own soap - wonderfully bubbly and well-scented.
45-60 minutes Age 5+

Workshops

Soda Factory

Explore the history of this fascinating bubbling drink, and make some of your own as well! You'll also find out where soda comes from and how bubbles get in soft drinks.
45 minutes Age 4+

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Planetarium

Planetarium

Discovering the Universe

Speed through the space, following the footsteps of famous explorers, to the farhtest corners of our solar system. The information that we obtain from these parts of the Universe is older than the whole mankind!
25 min Age 12+

Access to planetarium from age 5

Planetarium

FAMILY: Let’s Fly to Space!

AHHAA’s fun show for the whole family! Join us under an autumn sky and look at the stars. What are they? Who invented the constellations? And who is the Moon Rabbit?
25 min

Planetarium

LIVE show: Journey Through the Universe

Let us take you on a ride to the depths of the Universe and its edge (that we are currently aware of)!
25 min Age 5+

Planetarium

Meet the Creator

This is the story of Estonian astronomy and how the scientists of Tartu have contributed to our knowledge of the Universe: from measuring the distance between the stars on the 19th century, to the present day cosmology.
25 min Age For high schoolers/adults
New!

Planetarium

Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter

Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries of modern cosmology. Our journey takes us to the world's larges particle accelerator, to the depths of an abandoned gold mine in search of ghostly particles and through the beginning and evolution of the entire Universe.
27 min Age 12+

Access to planetarium from age 5

Planetarium

The Race to Space

“The Race to Space” is an immersive fulldome film that takes the viewer on a journey through the early years of humanity’s history of spaceflight.
30 min Age 14 +

Access to planetarium from age 5

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Science Theatre

New!

Science Theatre

Aha, Blast Off!

What's a rocket and what kind of fuel does it use? Don't worry, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand! Let's fly through the history and explore the fascinating science behind space travel. Ad astra!
30-45 minutes

Science Theatre

Aha, Cold as Ice

In this frosty science show we'll play with extreme cold temperatures and find out what northern lights are. We'll also do some sports and, if there's no snow outside, we'll make some on our own!
30-45 minutes

Science Theatre

Aha, High Voltage!

Let's take a closer look at the power that moves the whole modern world! We'll talk about static electricity, the direct current that flows in our household appliances and the dangerous and awe-inspiring alternating current. We'll see how electricity changes us and the world we live in, and what all of this has to do with magnets.
30-45 minutes Age 10+

Science Theatre

Aha, Sounds Great!

We're constantly surrounded by different sounds and noises (and we make some of them ourselves as well) But what is a sound wave and can we make an invisible wave visible? Come and find out! As a bonus, we'll make fire dance
30-45 minutes Age 10+

Science Theatre

Amazing Air

Let's find out what is that substance we breathe in and how amazingly poweful it can be. Did you know that right now, there's more than 100 kg of air weighing down on your shoulders? Leaves you completely breathless, doesn't it?
30-45 minutes

Science Theatre

An Elf's Christmas Exam

As elves are super busy before Christmas, they seek help from AHHAA. Our explainers must take a small exam to demonstrate that they know how to pack gifts really tight, learn the secrets of the snow and become expert hide-and-seekers. And it's YOU who can decide if our performers are ready to become Santa's little helpers!

Science Theatre

Brain Exposed

We're all test subjects here! Experience how your brain learns, feels and works - and then confuse the hell out of it! And learn how this jelly-like mass in your head is an extremely sophisticated organ.
30-45 minutes Age 8+

Science Theatre

Chemistry of Fire

What is burning and what do you need to make seomething burn? Which materials burn and which ones don't? Come and see the rain of fire, liquid oxygen, a bunch of awesome flames and - most importantly - explosions! It'll be a burning sensation!
30-45 minutes Age 10+

Science Theatre

Colourful Chemistry

What is a chemical reaction? How can we change it? What or who is a  catalyst?  It's alright, we'll make these words fun and easy - and explain everything through vivid experiments, most notably multi-coloured flames
30-45 minutes Age 10+

Science Theatre

Crazy Chemistry

Our crazy chemist shows what they're capable of! You'll see why it's important to clean your room, explore the, ahem, more playful side of blood and maybe even learn some secrets of Hollywood movies!
30-45 minutes Age 10+

Science Theatre

Disgusting Digestion

When you eat a cake, do you ever wonder what happens to it next? In this science show, we'll learn about the human digestive track and how it works - and see the final result of all this hard work!
30-45 minutes

Science Theatre

Extraordinary Egg

For an average human, egg is a fragile, but tasty food. But it can be so much more! This extraordinary show introduces you to the fine art of egg-walking and demonstrates what happens when you put eggs in a microwave. And we'll save an egg princess falling from a great height!
30-45 minutes

Science Theatre

SOS, Maths!

We'll convince you that there's no need to be afraid on mathematics: it's a beautiful and precise language that scientists use to explain the world. Let's find out how mathematics affects us and discover its hidden beauty.
30-45 minutes Age 8+

Science Theatre

Wondrous Water

Let's look at where water comes from, what are its three wondrous states and its physical and chemical properties. Though water is the central topic of this show, our experiments are far from watered down: we'll set fire to both the host of the show and water itself! 
30-45 minutes

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Exhibitions

PERMANENT EXHIBITION

Aha, Cubed!

If you think maths is boring, you better think again! Solve the logic puzzles, find out how a Monkey Calculator or an addiator works and try to fit all your friends inside one cubic metre!
New!

Exhibitions Until 31. January 2022

Aha, gravity!

What makes everyone and everything pull together? We feel it in our muscles when lifting something, but we don’t really notice it in our daily lives. Why does an apple thrown into the air sooner or later fall down, towards the centre of the Earth? Or why does a space rocket need so much power and force to break itself free from Earth?

PERMANENT EXHIBITION

Hall of Nature

Watch the everyday life of wood ants and chicken, check out the tropical fish and sea horses, create fascinating patterns with the water printer and spin the fog swirls

PERMANENT EXHIBITION

Hall of Technology

Ride the bicycle high above the hall, take a photo of yourself with an exploding balloon and see what's inside the washing machine and other home appliances

PERMANENT EXHIBITION

Lobby

In addition to exhbition halls, you'll find lots of fun exhibits in AHHAA's lobby as well! Find your way through the mirror maze, solve various puzzles and check your reflection in the distorting mirrors.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

University of Tartu Medical Collections

Get a glimpse of one of the most extraordinary collections in the whole world! Come and see the medical collections of the Uni. Tartu Faculty of Medicine, with exhibits dating back as far as 1803.

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Information and booking

Group member ticket

  • Includes a brief introduction
  • Applies to booked visits only
  • Group discount starts from 12 people
  • Free admission to one teacher for every 10 students
  • Free admission does not apply to workshops or planetarium)
 11 €tellimus@ahhaa.ee
ph +372 515 6766

Planetarium ticket

  • Up to 20 people (+5 extra seats without backrest)
  • Planetarium show lasts 25 minutes
 4 €tellimus@ahhaa.ee
ph +372 515 6766
Participation in a workshop
  • Up to 25 people (min.10 people)
  • Workshop lasts 30-45 minutes
5 € tellimus@ahhaa.ee
ph +372 515 6766

Science theatre

 200 €tellimus@ahhaa.ee
ph +372 515 6766
Group lunches
at Cafeteria Newton on the 2nd floor of the centre
  • Order at least 2 days before the visit! 
  • Cafeteria is open at the same times as AHHAA (Mon-Thu, Sun 10-19, Fri-Sat 10-20)
 info@kohviknewton.ee
ph +372 5666 8532

We kindly ask you to book your visit at least 7 days in advance (14 days during the high season in May and June). Please note that when you are late, you may lose your chance of a guided tour or previously booked planetarium shows / workshops.

Attention! If you wish to cancel your reservation, please do it at least seven days before the scheduled visit.

Payment options

You can pay for your visit In cash or credit, at the ticket office of the centre, upon arrival. We kindly ask the leader of the group (e.g. a guide or a teacher) to collect the ticket money from group members before arrival and pay for the whole group at once.

Additional Information

  • There are lockers in the lobby of the centre. To use a locker you need a 1 € coin, which you will get back when you return the locket key.
  • There are 3 parking lots for group buses in front of the centre. Parking for group buses is free for 3 hours. In order to use one of the parking lots, you have to ask for a parking card at the ticket desk, fill it with necessary information and place it on the windscreen of the bus.
  • When visiting Aura Centre on the same day, you get a discount of 20% at the Water Park or SPA, when presenting your ticket (wristband) or receipt from AHHAA. Groups that have visited AHHAA can also use this discount (by presenting their wristbands), but we kindly ask you to inform Aura of your visit beforehand.
  • Also, visitors of Aura Centre can get a 20% discount at AHHAA, when presenting their same day tickets (receipt). This does not apply to planetarium tickets!
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