Spring Fun Holiday Activities: Smithsonian Starstruck Experience

Next date: Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM

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.

Come along to enjoy:

• 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!
• Explore an exoplanet with volcanoes and diamond glitter.
• Witness a spectacular supernova!
• Venture to the edge of a black hole as it pulls a star into its grasp.

This event is a part of Maribyrnong's School Holiday Program, a calendar of events for all young people in high school or aged 12-17.

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Footscray (Venue disclosed upon registration), Footscray, 3011