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 San Antonio on July 2nd, 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.

COMMUNITY DAY: Celebrate the start of World Space Week with FREE ADMISSION all day October 4th! Tickets are first come, first served while supplies last. 🚀

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

📍Location: Fever Immersive Center at The Shops at Rivercenter, Lower Level - We are located on the Alamo side of the mall entrance directly below H&M. Walk to H&M and use escalator, elevator or stairs to find our main "Fever" entrance. We are also on Mall Directories as "FEVER".

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📅 Dates & Time: Select your date & time directly in the calendar

⌛ 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

♿ Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring all visitors can enjoy the experience

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.