Smithsonian Starstruck - Waitlist

⭐ Smithsonian Starstruck is a unique virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe: it shows you into its heart. Designed in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, this experience takes visitors on a seamless journey through the cosmos, from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole. Sign up for the waitlist and be among the first to know when tickets go on sale!

🚨 Sign up for the official waitlist for Smithsonian Starstruck in Montreal to get priority access to the presale and an exclusive 20% discount 🚨

• Stand alongside the Smithsonian's Whipple Observatory under a sky filled with glowing constellations.
• Board powerful telescopes and unravel the universe's greatest mysteries.
• Listen to the vibrations of the Sun and gaze at solar flares 30 times larger than Earth.
• Explore an exoplanet where volcanoes erupt and diamonds sparkle beneath the surface.
• Witness a spectacular supernova, where stellar matter is recycled to form new stars and planets.
• Venture to the edge of a supermassive black hole as it pulls a star into its grasp.

General Info
📅 Date: starting October 8th, 2026
📍 Location: Old Port of Montreal, next to the Science Centre, at 2, rue de la Commune Ouest, QC, H2Y 4B2
⌛ Duration: approximately 1 hour (the virtual reality experience lasts 40 minutes)
👤 Age requirement: ages 10 and up
💰 Price: starting at $29 CAD
♿ Accessibility: we are committed to ensuring that all visitors can fully enjoy the experience
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
Smithsonian Starstruck is a fully interactive 3D virtual reality experience that begins at the Smithsonian's Whipple Observatory before propelling visitors into space aboard the world's most powerful telescopes. Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Smithsonian Starstruck transforms astronomical data and images into a breathtaking exploration of the universe. Combining cutting-edge immersive technology with authentic scientific insight and cinematic storytelling, Smithsonian Starstruck puts the cosmos within your reach like never before.