London is getting its first-ever Luminarium. The city that has hosted everything from Tate Modern to the Serpentine Pavilion has somehow never been home to one of the world's most celebrated immersive installations — until now.
Luminarium: Myriad, created by Architects of Air (AOA), arrives at Woolwich Works from 2–6 April 2026. It is a walk-through inflatable sculpture the size of half a football pitch, handcrafted over four months by a dedicated team of five, and it is quite unlike anything else you'll experience this Easter.
Step inside and you enter a world of extraordinary colour and calm. Natural daylight filters through translucent coloured PVC walls, flooding interconnected chambers with shifting, radiant hues that change throughout the day as the light moves. You wander through winding tunnels, pass beneath soaring domes, and explore spaces that draw on the geometry of Islamic and Gothic architecture alongside organic forms — dodecahedra, soap bubbles, plant cells, the structural logic of nature rendered at architectural scale. Ambient music drifts through the space. People slow down, look up, and breathe differently in here.
Architects of Air was founded by artist and maker Alan Parkinson, who has been creating Luminaria since the 1990s. They have toured to over 40 countries and been experienced by more than three million people. The inspiration for Myriad comes from points of light in the night sky — the title refers to the idea of infinite individual elements that together create something vast and beautiful.
This London debut at Woolwich Works — the Royal Arsenal's major new cultural venue in SE18 — is a particularly significant moment for East and South East London, an area that has seen extraordinary cultural investment in recent years. The venue itself, housed in a series of Victorian military buildings, is worth exploring before or after the installation.
Tickets are £8 general admission, with a group ticket for four at £28. Each session runs 20–30 minutes. The installation is fully wheelchair accessible, contains no flashing lights or artificial lighting, and is suitable for all ages — including visitors with sensory sensitivities.
<h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3>
What is a Luminarium?
A Luminarium is a large walk-through inflatable sculpture designed by Architects of Air. Natural light filters through coloured translucent walls to create immersive spaces filled with shifting colour. They have been exhibited in over 40 countries and seen by more than three million people.
Is this suitable for young children?
Yes — Luminarium: Myriad is suitable for all ages. There are no flashing lights or artificial lighting, making it welcoming for visitors with sensory needs. The calm, wonder-inducing atmosphere works brilliantly for children.
How long does a visit take?
Sessions run approximately 20–30 minutes. You explore at your own pace.
Getting there: Woolwich Arsenal DLR and National Rail stations are a 10-minute walk. The Elizabeth line serves Woolwich station directly. Woolwich Works, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD.
Event Venue
Woolwich Works, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, SE18 6HD, Barking, United Kingdom
GBP 8 to GBP 28
