Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience

Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that places you inside the universe. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, the experience takes visitors on a journey through the cosmos, from 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.

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: Science Museum, Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD 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+ staggered every 3 minutes) Content available in English and Spanish Price: tickets start at £14.40. In addition to your paid ticket you will need a free Science Museum admission ticket to enter the museum Accessibility: the venue is committed to ensuring all visitors can enjoy the experience

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