New Smithsonian space experience blasts into downtown San Antonio
Jun 18, 2026
The furthest reaches of the cosmos will be within touching distance of San Antonio thanks to a new immersive attraction. Smithsonian Starstruck, opening July 2 at downtown’s The Shops at Rivercenter, offers a light-speed virtual reality trip across the universe.Entertainment company Fever partnere
d with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) to bring the adventure to life. Starstruck incorporates decades of astronomical data and images gathered by the SAO to build a simulated jaunt that puts visitors right next to black holes, extreme exoplanets, and the Big Bang itself. ...read more read less