For centuries, humans have looked up at the night sky with curiosity and awe. We’ve mapped constellations, studied planets, and launched telescopes into orbit — all in pursuit of one question: where do we fit in the universe?
Unless you’re among the few who have traveled to space, the cosmos are out of reach. Until now.
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. 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. Secure your tickets here and be among the first to experience Starstruck!
14 June 2026 11:00 + more dates
Experience the surreal beauty of standing inside the cosmos
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience transforms humanity’s most iconic two-dimensional images into a walkable, interactive universe.
Built from Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory data, this immersive adventure isn’t something you watch — but something you step inside. In immersive 3D, witness the birth of a star, stand inside a supernova, wander a distant diamond exoplanet, and step into Sagittarius A* — the black hole at the center of our galaxy. Explore, interact, and shape your own stellar journey.
Starstruck guides you deeper into the story of our universe and the scientific discoveries that revealed it. From ancient stargazing to modern astronomy, one thread connects us all: a shared curiosity and desire to understand our place among the stars.
Given its deep ties to the Smithsonian, Washington, D.C. is the first city to experience the wonder of Starstruck. The free-roam experience is officially open to the public at 926 F Street NW.
The downtown D.C. venue is centrally located just steps from Metro Center station and has hosted a number of other immersive adventures, including Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City and Napoleon Experience: The Immersive Saga.
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience
14 June 2026 11:00 + more dates
