Blast off at Illuminarium's 'Space: A Journey to the Moon & Beyond' exhibit

"Space: A Journey to the Moon & Beyond" is on view at the Illuminarium now. (Courtesy of the Illuminarium)

Since opening last summer, the immersive theater experience known as the Illuminarium has become a fixture on the Atlanta BeltLine. Using 4k interactive projections, 360-degree audio, and in-floor vibrations, the Illuminarium experience aims to transport people to another world. In the past, these worlds have included an African safari and a deep dive into the art of Georgia O’Keeffe. But now, the Illuminarium is leaving our planet and exploring the great unknown with their newest offering, “Space.”

Melissa Graff is a creative director and a visual effects supervisor at Illuminarium. She joined “City Lights” senior producer Kim Drobes via Zoom to shed some starlight on their new trip through the galaxy. 

Interview highlights: