BEYOND THE COSMOS

ON 19 FEBRUARY 2024, EMBARK ON A MISSION THROUGH THE COSMOS WITH A CAPTIVATING EVENING LECTURE BY VRIJE ACADEMIE. 

As the universe expands, so does our desire to explore it. Join Govert Schilling as he guides you through time and space. Explore the vast cosmos, spanning from ancient stargazers to the moon landing and the innovative 'JUICE' Jupiter space program. 

After the lecture, 'Destination Cosmos: The Immersive Space Experience' will take you on a celestial journey. From the European Space Center in Kourou to Neil Armstrong's lunar steps and the first robot 'selfie' on Mars, this odyssey goes beyond our solar system, revealing the cosmic enormity. 

This lecture will be given in Dutch.

Discover Mars, Jupiter and Saturnus

Explore Saturn's rings, journey deeper into space, and soar to extraordinary heights, guided by captivating imagery from CNES, NASA, and ESA. 

Embark on missions to Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, gliding over Martian craters with advanced rovers, and gaze at stars, planets, nebulae, gas clouds, and supernovas.  

Govert Schilling

Join Govert Schilling, a renowned science journalist and author, as he guides you through this cosmic experience with a 45-minute lecture that complements the immersive exhibition. Ready for a cosmic adventure exploring the wonders of space travel and astronomy?  

About Vrije Academie

Vrije Academie is the largest national educational institute for art & culture since 1990, making cultural knowledge accessible to the widest possible audience. With a large team of professional speakers, Vrije Academie’s mission is to allow it's audience to get acquainted with art & culture in a thorough, pleasant way. From the head office in Amsterdam, an up-to-date, broad, and original educational offer is provided daily in more than fifty locations in the Netherlands. 

The lecture fee includes admission to the 'Destination Cosmos: The Immersive Space Experience' exhibition at Fabrique des Lumìeres (valued at €17). Following the 45-minute lecture, enjoy a 40-minute exploration of the immersive exhibition.