Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience

⭐Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe — it places you inside it. Launching in Washington, D.C. on June 12 and created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, the experience takes visitors on a seamless journey through the cosmos, from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole. Sign up for the waitlist and be the first to know when tickets go live!

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Highlights

• Begin your cosmic journey at the Whipple Observatory, operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Climb aboard the most powerful telescopes ever built and explore the far reaches of our universe.
• Glide through the cosmos and drift past thousands of galaxies in immersive 3D.
• Hear the Sun's vibrations. Witness solar flares 30 times larger than Earth. Feel the energy that powers all life on our planet.
• Step onto the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, and the Chandra X-ray Observatory as they reveal the universe’s greatest mysteries.
• Explore Janssen, a lava-covered exoplanet where volcanoes erupt and fissures split open, revealing massive, glittering diamonds.
• Witness Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star, explode in a spectacular supernova, its dying blast recycling star stuff into the raw material for new stars and planets.
• Stand at the edge of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy and witness a star plunge toward its grasp.

General info:
📅 Date: from June 12th, 2026
📍 Location: 926 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
⌛ Duration: approx. 1 hour (the VR experience lasts 40 minutes)
👤 Age requirement: Ages 10+
💬 Content available in English and Spanish
💰 Price: ticket prices will start at $29
♿ Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring all visitors can enjoy the experience

Description
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a 3D interactive, virtual reality experience that begins at Earth’s observatories and launches visitors into the universe aboard the world's most powerful space telescopes. Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), Starstruck translates astronomical data into a breathtaking journey through space. Blending cutting-edge immersive technology with authentic science and powerful storytelling, Starstruck brings the vast depths of the cosmos to life in an entirely new way.