The universe is within reach, as London becomes a gateway to the cosmos with the arrival of Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience, opening on 26 June at the Science Museum.
by The Travel Magazine Jun 4, 2026 written by The Travel Magazine Jun 4, 2026
11 WHAT: Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience WHEN: 26th June WHERE: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD WHO FOR: Everyone including families. Recommended age – 10+ WHY: Witness the birth and death of stars, explore distant galaxies, and come face-to-face with a black hole, all without leaving Earth.
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Developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), Starstruck draws on decades of astronomical research and turns scientific data into a fully immersive, interactive and walkable virtual reality universe. You can activate your senses as you touch, hear and navigate the wonders of the universe like never before.
During the experience, travel alongside some of humanity’s most powerful observatories, including the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, and the Chandra X‑ray Observatory, journeying far beyond Earth and deep into the cosmos. Along the way, they encounter extreme exoplanets, witness the life cycle of stars and explore the immense scale of galaxies and black holes, gaining a deeper understanding of humanity’s place in the universe.
The tour starts atop SAO’s Whipple Observatory, where a cosmic guide, Astro, awaits. The journey launches into deep space aboard the world’s most powerful telescopes (Hubble, JWST, and Chandra), revealing the vastness and wonder of the universe like never before.
Drift through a breathtaking 3D expanse, gliding past thousands of galaxies, racing through the Milky Way, and soaring close to the Sun to witness its immense energy. Along the way, encounter extreme exoplanet worlds, a dying star, and the edge of a supermassive black hole, capturing the scale and beauty of space.
From the Milky Way to black holes and the solar system, the experience places visitors within the story of discovery itself,
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