⭐ 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 Melbourne on 3 July, 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.
Now open in Melbourne: Smithsonian Starstruck. Witness the life of stars in breathtaking detail. Book your journey today.
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 and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approx. 1 hour (the VR experience lasts 40 minutes) - Please arrive 15 min before your session to drop off your personal belongings, sign the waiver, and pick up equipment
📍 Location: Level 1, 206 Bourke street, Melbourne 3000 VIC
👤 Age requirement: 10+ years old with a minimum height of 1.30m (anyone aged 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult; anyone between 15-17 attending without an adult must bring a pre-signed waiver form)
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible via lift
📝 Please note you will be required to sign a waiver ahead of entry to the experience.
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description:
Smithsonian Starstruck: Mysteries of the Cosmos is a fully interactive 3D virtual reality experience. It all begins at the Smithsonian Whipple Observatory, before visitors are propelled into space aboard the world's most powerful telescopes. Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, the Starstruck experience transforms astronomical data and images into a spectacular exploration of the universe. Combining cutting-edge immersive technology, authentic science, and cinematic storytelling, Starstruck makes the cosmos more accessible than ever.
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