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 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 & Time: Select your date & time directly in the calendar
📍 Location: Level 1, 206 Bourke Street
⌛ 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
👤 Age requirement: 10+ years old with a minimum height of 1.30m
👥 Group Size: Up to 6 guests may enter at a time. Groups of 6+ will stagger entry every 3 minutes.
💬 Content available in English and Spanish
💰 Price: Tickets start at $34.50 AUD
♿ 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

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.