Already home to an array of incredible exhibits and immersive attractions, Chicago earlier this year unveiled the new cutting-edge FlyOver simulator experience sending riders flying through different Chicago locations.
Now another new multi-million-dollar project is about to open in Chicago, this time sending guests face-to-face with the world’s most exotic animals or walking across the surface of the Moon.
After announcing that it will be replacing Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens back in 2021, Illuminarium will finally open its doors on Friday, June 28th.
The exciting new 32,000-square-foot entertainment venue which dubs itself “the place that can take you anyplace” has been three years in the making.
Offering a complete multi-sensory experience it places patrons “inside” the narrative using techniques from traditional motion picture production and virtual reality while also incorporating interactive features that mimic that of the real world.
“Think VR without the glasses” reads the Illuminarium website.
When it opens towards the end of June, the immersive venue will debut with two breathtaking new experiences titled WILD: A Safari Experience and SPACE: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond.
The former will take attendees on an idyllic journey “through the vast beauty and splendor of Africa, fully immersing visitors in the authentic sounds and scenes of an extraordinary safari experience” putting them “face-to-face with some of the world’s most majestic animals.”
SPACE: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond, meanwhile, will take patrons on “a mind-blowing journey through space and time.”
Audiences will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of our galaxies and Solar System, step inside a nebula and land on the surface of the Moon experiencing firsthand what it is like to walk on its surface.
Chicago’s Illuminarium will be the company’s fifth Illuminarium location following Las Vegas, Atlanta, Toronto, and Macau, China.
“We are elated the time is officially here for us to introduce Chicago to what we hope will be an unforgettable adventure,” said Alan Greenberg, CEO of Illuminarium Experiences.
“Illuminarium is a totally transportive experience with some of the most amazing, inspiring spectacles from around the world and beyond, and we hope audiences of all ages will come to Navy Pier to check us out and leave feeling inspired and wanting more.”
Tickets to Illuminarium were released on Thursday, May 23rd and start at $34.99 for adults and $24.99 for children.
More information can be found at illuminarium.com/chicago.