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 Melbourne on 3 July, 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 in Melbourne: Smithsonian Starstruck. 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.

• Location: Level 1, 206 Bourke Street
• Duration: approx. 1 hour (the VR experience lasts 40 minutes) - Please arrive 15 min before your session to drop off your personal belongings, sign the waiver, and pick up equipment
• Age requirement: 10+ years old with a minimum height of 1.30m
• Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring all visitors can enjoy the experience