About this Event
Step inside one of Australia’s most advanced immersive visualisation spaces and experience science at an entirely new scale.
For the first time ever, Swinburne University of Technology is opening the Swinburne Virtual Universe to the public. This exclusive 45‑minute guided experience combines cutting‑edge visual technology, immersive audio, and real scientific data to take you on a journey far beyond the limits of a traditional screen.
What you’ll experience:
- A 100m² curved LED wall that spans your entire field of vision
- Real scientific datasets visualised at planetary scale
- A 45‑minute guided session led by Swinburne researchers, offering insight into both the science and the technology behind the experience
No prior knowledge is required – just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
What to know before you attend:
- Free entry – tickets cost nothing, but bookings are essential
- This is a guided experience, with limited capacity
- Arrive at least 5 minutes before your session start time
- Recommended for ages 6 and above
- The space is highly immersive and visually intense, with bright, large‑scale moving imagery. This experience may not be suitable for people with light sensitivity or sensory sensitivities
- The session includes a 3D glasses experience, which some younger children may find challenging or uncomfortable
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location: Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn campus
This is the first time the SVU has ever been opened to the public, and places are limited to 80 people per session. With only a small number of sessions available, early booking is strongly recommended.
Come and see data, discovery, and technology converge – and experience the universe in a whole new way.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Advanced Technologies Centre, 427-451 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Australia
AUD 0.00
