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 Chicago, and created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, the experience takes visitors on a journey through the cosmos, from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole.
🍂 Fall into the Universe: 20% OFF all tickets starting September 24th. This start-of-fall promotion ends September 28th.
COMMUNITY DAY: Celebrate the start of World Space Week with FREE ADMISSION all day October 4th! Tickets are first come, first served while supplies last. 🚀
Highlights:
- 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: Fever | Immersive Center, located at 108 W Germania Pl 3rd Floor, Chicago, 60610
⌛ 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+ will stagger entry every 3 minutes.
♿ Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring all visitors can enjoy the experience
For tickets and more info click: Journey into deep space in Chicago at Smithsonian Starstruck