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. Launched in Orlando on June 25th, and created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, the experience takes visitors on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos, from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole.

Highlights

• Stand beside the Smithsonian’s Whipple Observatory, under a sky alive with constellations.
• Climb aboard powerful telescopes and uncover the universe’s greatest mysteries.
• Listen to the Sun's vibrations and behold solar flares 30 times larger than Earth.
• Explore an exoplanet where volcanoes erupt and diamonds glitter beneath the surface.
• Witness a spectacular supernova as star stuff is recycled into new stars and planets.
• Venture to the edge of a supermassive black hole as it pulls a star into its grasp.

General info:
📅 Dates & Time: Select your date & time directly in the calendar
📍 Location: Fever Hub at The Florida Mall (next to Sephora), closest entrance is Rideshare Zone 2 between The Florida Hotel and Macy's
⌛ Duration: approx. 1 hour (including a 40-minute VR experience)
👤 Age requirement: 10+
👥 Group Size: Up to 6 guests may enter at a time. Groups of 6+ will stagger entry every 3 minutes.
💬 Content available in English
💰 Price: Tickets start at $20
♿ Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring all visitors can enjoy the experience
❓ Please consult our FAQ page here
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience here

Directions
Fever Hub is located inside The Florida Mall, 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809. You can find Fever Hub in Suite 1132B on the southeast end of the mall, right next to Sephora. The closest mall entrance to Fever Hub is Rideshare Zone 2 (between The Florida Hotel and Macy's). If you have trouble finding Fever Hub inside The Florida Mall, please locate the Simon Guest Services counter near Macy's for further instruction. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Description
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a fully interactive, 3D virtual reality experience that begins at the Smithsonian’s Whipple Observatory before launching visitors into space aboard the world's most powerful telescopes. Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Starstruck transforms astronomical data and imagery into a breathtaking exploration of the universe. Blending cutting-edge immersive technology with authentic science and cinematic storytelling, Starstruck brings the cosmos within reach like never before.