MINA, the Museum of Immersive New Art, invites the public on a fascinating journey through the Universe. Starting April 2, after each immersive show—”Dinosaurs: An Immersive Journey into the Prehistoric World” and “The Magic Forest”—visitors will have the chance to attend an astronomy lesson in a completely new format: visual, auditory, and accessible to all.
The project is created in collaboration with the Wowlab team, pioneers in interactive scientific education for children and young people. The content is designed by professor and astrophysicist Răzvan Balașov, who has crafted an educational narrative that explains key astronomy concepts in a clear and engaging way—from planets, stars, and black holes to galaxy formation and space exploration.
These interactive lessons are designed to spark curiosity and imagination for everyone, whether they are children eager to learn how the Universe works or adults passionate about science and cosmic exploration.
The lesson is enriched with stunning visuals produced by the MINA Creative Studios team and an original soundtrack by composer and sound designer George Popa. Together, they create an immersive experience that helps visitors better understand the Universe and its beauty.
What will you discover?
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The Sun and the Solar System – how the Sun formed from a nebula and the planets that orbit it, creating a vast cosmic system.
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Earth, the Moon, and other planets – why Earth is the only known planet with life, how the Moon affects life on Earth (tides, stable climate), and the fascinating secrets of planets like Mars and Jupiter.
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Comets and black holes – the most mysterious objects in space and how they help us better understand the Universe.
“One thing I love about the time we live in is that it makes the child in me jealous: when I was young, I wished for events, exhibitions, and projects just like those brought to the public by MINA. Go see it, and if you like it… we’ll do more!” – Professor and astrophysicist Răzvan Balașov.
The astronomy lesson is open to all MINA visitors attending the immersive shows “Dinosaurs: An Immersive Journey into the Prehistoric World” and “The Magic Forest.” Details on schedules and tickets are available at mina@minamuseum.com or on MINA’s social media pages.