The Moonwalkers

Moonwalkers is a 50-minute immersive experience co-created and narrated by Tom Hanks, built from thousands of NASA never seen before images. The exhibition focuses on the Apollo missions and the current Artemis programme, with interviews with active astronauts that give it a perspective that feels as much about the future as the past.

The experience

This special show was co-created by Tom Hanks. Moonwalkers is a journey through the Apollo missions and humanity’s first walk on the Moon. From the moment the show begins, hundreds of NASA archival images fill every surface of the main hall simultaneously. The images were individually restored by space photography expert Andy Saunders, bringing out details that were invisible in the original prints.Β 

Tom Hanks narrates about the legendary Apollo missions and the current Artemis programme, the narration offers a perspective that is both personal and insightful. The show is in English with Dutch subtitles.

Upon arrival in the building you will scan your tickets at the entrance gates and put your belongings in the lockers. The first part of the experience is a short exhibition about the Westergas terrain, its history and how it was transformed into the cultural parc of Amsterdam.Β 

After the introduction, you will enter the main room. The first tings you will see is the industrial details (brick, big storage cylinders) and the count down for the show.
You can choose to walk around, sit on the stools (or ground), stand at the high platform all the way in the back, lay down or just stand still in one of the many side rooms. It’s completely up to you!

After the show you will not look at the moon (and Tom Hanks) the same way again.

Insider tips ℹ️

  • Wear comfortable clothes. There are enough seats, but maybe you want to lay down, or sit in the floor and lean on the wall.Β 
  • Check exactly how late the show is. Fabrique rotates the different exhibitions during the day, if you don’t read well, you might book a different show that you intended.
  • Go at night and see the moon shine after the show. I reminds you how incredible we and our universe are.Β 

The Highlights 🀩

  • Interviews with astronauts. An unique an personal sight at the new mission to the moon.
  • The music. Specially composed for the show. The moment of the launch was so incredible, as if you are in the control room.
  • Never seen before pictures and video’s. Even if you know the mission was successful, you feel the excitement and uncertainty from that day. Β 
  • Β The different rooms. you can sit, stand and lay on the floor thanks to the diverse “environments”.

Our 4.5 rating ⭐️

Nobody expects a show about the Moon to make them emotional, but the Moonwalkers certainly did.Β 

Thousands of images filled every wall: from inside the control room, the moon and from the streets. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Tom Hanks did a magnificent job in transporting us to that historic day.Β 

We recommend walking around and sitting in every room at least for a couple of minutes. Since different images are projected in every room, in that way you get more out of the experience. The show is impressive on the platform since you are seeing it from above and it feels more intimate in the small projection rooms.Β 

The visit went smoothly, we used the free lockers, there were no queues and there was enough space for everyone to seat, walk and lay. The duration of the show is about 50 minutes, so it’s like seeing a documentary in a immersive space.

Go to Moonwalkers if you are a space enthusiast, immersive and digital art fan or are just looking to do something different in the city!

Take a look

All you need to know

The exhibition is only available on Friday and Saturday. It’s very important to be on time because the exhibition is only shown once. Kids are welcome from 3 years old, the sound might be a bit too high, so noise-cancelling headphones are advised. Kids up to 5 years can enter for free, they do need a ticket, so just add it to your booking.

It is possible to buy tickets at the door (only card), but it really depends on the availability. So, it’s better to buy them online to assure your spot!

The narration is in English with Dutch subtitles.Β 

Booking online benefits

🎫 Instant confirmation: your ticket is mailed immediately after booking

🎫 No need to print: simply scan your ticket from your phone upon arrival.

🎫 Reschedule your booking up to 24 hours by this link: https://support.feverup.com/hc/nl/requests/new

Prices

Adult (18+ years): €18

Child (≀ 5 years): free entrance

Price adult: €18
Price child: €
Child age ≀ years

Accessibility

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Wheelchair
The experience is accessible to wheelchair users, with the exception of the platform in the main hall. Walkers and mobility scooters up to 500 kg are also allowed. Additionally, there are 8 folding stools and 2 wheelchairs available for use. These can be picked up at the entrance upon arrival.
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Flashing lights
The exhibitions consist of moving images and sometimes flashes or loud noises. Therefore, it’s advised against a visit for people with epilepsy, migraines, and those prone to dizziness.
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Guide dogs
Registered assistance dogs are welcome at Fabrique des Lumières. Show that your assistance dog is working by wearing a vest or harness.

How to get there

By car 🚘

The experience is located in the Westerpark area. You can park in the Q-park parking lot atΒ Van Bleiswijkstraat 8, 1051 DG Amsterdam. From there it’s just around 10 minutes walking.

The parking lot has 195 spots, 14 are for electric cars and 4 for disabled.

ℹ️ The hourly rate is around €6 and for the whole day you pay €38. Reserve your parkingspot behorehand throughΒ this link

By bus 🚌

From Centraal Station you can take three different busses:

18 to Slotervaart. Step out at Haarlemmerplein.

21 to Geuzenveld De Eendracht. Step out at Haarlemmerplein.

22 to Station Sloterdijk. Step out at Nassauplein.

You have to walk about 8 minutes to the Westergas terrain.



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