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Destination Cosmos: The Immersive Space Experience – A Journey Through the Universe

Explore astonishing digital projections of stars, planets, and nebulae, featuring imagery from leading space agencies.

Destination Cosmos: The Immersive Space Experience invites visitors on an unparalleled journey beyond Earth, exploring the vast mysteries of the universe. This unique exhibition uses spectacular projections from CNES, NASA, and ESA to create a dynamic environment. Guests can metaphorically blast off from terrestrial landscapes to observe rovers on Mars, dive into Jupiter, and glide across Saturn's rings. Experience the breathtaking immensity and beauty of the cosmos through advanced graphic and animation design.

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Exhibition summary

Destination Cosmos offers a unique immersive journey through space, guiding visitors through a maze of stars, planets, nebulae, and supernovae. Utilizing stunning images from CNES, NASA, and ESA, the exhibition takes the public from Earth's orbit to the far reaches of the universe. Visitors can embark on a voyage through Martian canyons, the heart of Jupiter, and the rings of Saturn, experiencing the immensity of the cosmos.

Curatorial context

Destination Cosmos: The Immersive Space Experience invites visitors on an unparalleled journey beyond Earth, exploring the vast mysteries of the universe. Through spectacular projections derived from imagery provided by CNES, NASA, and ESA, the exhibition creates a dynamic and immersive environment that transports the audience across the cosmos. Guests will metaphorically blast off from familiar terrestrial landscapes, soar above the dramatic canyons of Mars, and observe planet-traversing rovers before diving into the turbulent heart of Jupiter and gracefully gliding across the iconic rings of Saturn. The journey extends to the far reaches of the universe, offering a profound sense of scale and wonder. This unique voyage allows participants to follow in the footsteps of astronauts like Neil Armstrong on the Moon and witness the first robot 'selfie' on Mars, providing a comprehensive overview of humanity's ventures into space. The experience is designed to take visitors beyond the frontiers of our solar system, revealing the breathtaking immensity and beauty of the universe through advanced graphic and animation design by Spectre Lab, with music collaboration from Start Rec and production by Culturespaces Studio® in collaboration with CNES. The full immersive experience runs for approximately 40 minutes, promising an engaging and educational adventure.

Admission and ticket notes

The 'Destination Cosmos' exhibition includes one free drink (beer or soft drink) from Brouwerij Troost with every ticket purchase during Summer Nights. Visitors are encouraged to book tickets for the immersive experience. For dining options before or after the exhibition, Brouwerij Troost is conveniently located next door and offers table reservations.

Destination Cosmos: The Immersive Space Experience key exhibition facts

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Venue
Fabrique des Lumières
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jul 7, 2024 – Aug 31, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Graphic and animation design by Spectre Lab, with music collaboration by Start Rec and production by Culturespaces Studio®. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with CNES, NASA, and ESA.
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