Stardust: The Universe in You

Explore the spectacular connections between the cosmos and humanity in this touring exhibition that brings the story of the universe to life!

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Flying Fish

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Description

Through scientific discovery, hands-on exploration, and endless play, this experience reveals how everything—from the smallest atom to the farthest star—is intricately linked.

The exhibition takes you on an extraordinary journey through five captivating sections:

The Story Begins
From Atoms to Stars
Building Galaxies
Supernovas: Exploding Elements
Earth and You: Made of Stardust

Experience the Wonder
Marvel at the beauty, magic, and science of the universe. Through immersive interactives, this journey will spark curiosity and reflection about our place in the cosmos and the extraordinary life we share.

Grasp the Scale and Time
The exhibition makes the vast scale of the universe more understandable and awe-inspiring by grounding complex concepts in relatable comparisons of size and time.

Embrace Interconnection
Discover how all matter, from stars to the human body, is made of stardust. This exhibition fosters a profound sense of connection and wonder by linking the grand scale of the cosmos to individual lives.

The Elements of Life
Unravel the relationship between the elements that make up stars and the building blocks of the human body. By connecting these threads, the exhibition reveals the story of life itself in a way that resonates deeply.

The Science Advisor for this exhibition is Dr. Alec Habig, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota Duluth.

Exhibition partners

Stardust the Universe in You is a traveling exhibition produced in collaboration with Spark Initiatives and supported by Cosmosphere and TELUS World of Science - Edmonton.

Area size

200 to 500 sqm, 500 to 1000 sqm

Availability

2026 / 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030

Hiring fee

15 000 € - 50 000 €

Package format: Turnkey

Minimum three month display period

Core experience

Immersive digital experience / Hands-on activities / Panels and graphics

Collections

Film & Sound / Technical objects / Digital art

Languages

English / French

Technical requirements

Size:
5,000 scalable +/- 2,000 sq. ft.
500 ㎡ scalable +/- 190 ㎡

Production:
Ten (10) days for installation;
Seven (7) for deinstallation

Freight:
Two (2) 53 ft trucks by land

Languages:
American English
Canadian French

Available package options

Turnkey

Add-ons

Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality / Education kit / Media kit / Exhibition tour kit / Easy translation / Selfie spots / Engagement programme support

Highlights

Immersive experience / Interactivity / Other

'Supernovas':
In this large-scale immersive area, watch the beauty of an exploding star and learn how the elements it releases make life possible.

'Star Formation':
Engage in a unique holographic experience where you create the energy of a supernova by playing the drums.

'Create a Galaxy':
Color your favorite galaxy shape and see it come to life on a large projection screen.

'Exploring Elements':
Stardust exists in everything around us! Choose from everyday items and uncover the elements that compose them on the periodic table.

'The James Webb Space Telescope':
Using a model of the James Webb Telescope, you can explore important images that have helped us understand the history of the universe.