⭐ 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 Manchester on August 6th 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.
Now open in Manchester: Smithsonian Starstruck. Witness the life of stars in breathtaking detail.
Highlights
General Info
📅 Date: from July 9th, 2026
📍 Location: 11 Tib Street, Manchester M4 1AF
⌛ Duration: approx. 1 hour (the VR experience lasts 40 minutes)
👤 Age requirement: Ages 10+
👥 Group Size: Up to 6 guests may enter at a time. Groups of 6+ will stagger entry every 3 minutes.
♿ Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring all visitors can enjoy the experience
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card here
❓ Please consult our FAQ page 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. Get your tickets now for Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience in Manchester!
Now open in Manchester: Smithsonian Starstruck. Witness the life of stars in breathtaking detail.
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
📅 Date: from July 9th, 2026
📍 Location: 11 Tib Street, Manchester M4 1AF
⌛ Duration: approx. 1 hour (the VR experience lasts 40 minutes)
👤 Age requirement: Ages 10+
👥 Group Size: Up to 6 guests may enter at a time. Groups of 6+ will stagger entry every 3 minutes.
♿ Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring all visitors can enjoy the experience
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card here
❓ Please consult our FAQ page 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. Get your tickets now for Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience in Manchester!
4.7/5
based on 94 reviews
- What an experience, would highly recommend a visit, very realistic and also very informative, the grandkids loved it
- Absolutely awesome experience, would definitely recommend it to anyone 🫶
- Very well organised. Small groups make the experience enjoyable. Quality amazing .
- We had an amazing experience. The tech worked wonderfully and we really the enjoyed the show.
- This was my favourite out of all the others! It was a nice, small group. The graphics, information and attention to detail were fantastic.
- Fabulous
- Brilliant
- Amazing, something completely different. Made me realise how small I was!
- Out of this world . Our best one so far . Looking forward to the next one 👍
- Really exciting experience. Staff were so informative, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
- I have almost no depth perception and yet this provided a 3d experience like nothing I've seen before. We had an amazing experience and would highly recommend for all. Simply wonderful, thank you.
- Loved it.
- Absolutely amazing
- Fantastic
- An interesting half hour spent amongst the stars, planets and a supermassive black hole. The space telescope info was interesting too. The VR is really cool too.
