Huge moon lands at Birmingham’s Thinktank
A giant moon art installation has landed in Birmingham, in the same week as the 48th anniversary of the Moon landings.
On show at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum until August 20, Museum of the Moon has been created by artist Luke Jerram and uses detailed imagery from NASA of the lunar surface to create a scale replica of the moon.
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the installation also comes with a surround sound musical composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award-winning composer Dan Jones.
The striking artwork will fill Thinkspace in Birmingham’s Science Museum, creating a sight that visitors can enjoy by walking and sitting by the side of the moon.
This is the first time the touring artwork will be seen in the Midlands. It has previously been on show around the UK and in Belgium, France and the Netherlands.
Luke Jerram, said: “I am so pleased to be bringing Museum of the Moon to Birmingham. The installation is the perfect addition to the Thinktank experience and I can’t wait for the people of Birmingham to see it.”
The installation will be accompanied by a range of moon inspired learning activities throughout the summer holidays including a ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ science show, where families can discover facts about our moon and take part in rocket science demos.
The programme will also include a Moon Buggies building workshop, and space art crafts.
Lauren Deere, Museum Manager at Thinktank, said: “Museum of the Moon is a fantastic installation and fits perfectly with the dynamic surroundings of our Science Museum. It really does have to be seen to be believed and is a beautiful spectacle that I know our visitors will enjoy.
“We have a jam-packed programme of events this summer so families will have an extra special visit with us during the holidays as there will be even more to see and do at Thinktank!”
Entry to Museum of the Moon will be included in the Thinktank ticket price and will be part of a summer season called ‘Looking Up, Looking Down’, including an extended wildlife gallery and a display of exciting objects from Birmingham’s collection looking at how artists and scientists have explored the skies.
