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 London on June 26th, 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 at the Science Museum in London. Witness the life of stars in breathtaking detail. Book your journey today.

A free Science Museum admission ticket is required to enter

• 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.


About Smithsonian Starstruck

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.

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