As well as visitors being able to explore the Grand Hall, there’ll be a number of events around the installation
This spring the National Museum Cardiff will have an unforgettable and impressive new sculpture that will give the public a view of the moon like never before.
From Tuesday, March 10 to Monday, April 13 visitors will be able to view a seven-metre lunar installation, created using detailed NASA imagery that reveals the moon in extraordinary clarity.
Suspended above the Museum’s Grand Hall, Museum of the Moon blends art, science and a stirring soundscape to create an unforgettable immersive encounter. It’s created by artist Luke Jerram who also designed the ‘breathtaking’ giant sun sculpture that visited Wales’ Dyffryn Gardens last year, more on that, here.
As well as visitors being able to wonder at the installatiion in the Grand Hall, there’ll be a number of events around the installation, too. On March 18 yoga-lovers will be able to take part in an evening class underneath the moon, while on March 28 there’ll be two Silent Disco sessions in partnership with Motel Nights. From 6-8pm there’s a family-friendly session, while from 9pm to midnight it will be adults only.
For little moonwalkers on April 1 there’ll be Bedtime Story with Babis Bach Babies, bringing Jill Murphy’s Whatever Next! to life. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What’s On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here
If you love space exploration visitors can also see a piece of real moon rock on display in the Evolution of Wales gallery. This rare sample from the Apollo 12 mission offers a remarkable chance to get up close to a genuine fragment of the lunar surface.
Luke Jerram said of his latest installation: “I studied Fine Art at what is now Cardiff Metropolitan University and used to visit the museum every weekend to gaze in wonder at the incredible art on display. So, some 30 years later, it’s a great privilege to have my artwork on display at an institution which was so influential on my development as an artist. I’m excited to see how the Moon will look in the extraordinary surroundings of the Grand Hall.
Mared Maggs, Head of National Museum Cardiff added: “We are so excited to host this incredible installation at National Museum Cardiff! This exhibit promises not just a stunning visual experience for our visitors but will also create unforgettable memories and spark the imagination. Look out for our fun filled programme of interactive events, family workshops and captivating performances.”
Entry to National Museum Cardiff is free and you can book a slot here to see the installation. The Museum of the Moon affiliated events will have an admission fee and you book them, here.
