South Florida, prepare for liftoff.The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks has landed, inviting audiences to experience the Moon like never before.
MIAMI, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- South Florida PBS announces that tickets will go on sale Thursday, August 20th, for THE MOONWALKERS: A JOURNEY WITH TOM HANKS, an awe-inspiring 360° immersive experience taking audiences on an unforgettable journey through humanity's exploration of the Moon. The experience opens its doors on September 24, 2026, at The Cornelia T. Bailey Center at South Florida PBS in Boynton Beach and runs through March 24, 2027.
Narrated by Tom Hanks, The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks combines breathtaking 360° projections, rare and remastered NASA footage, immersive spatial audio and powerful storytelling to transport visitors from the pioneering Apollo missions to the next era of lunar exploration.
Audiences will relive the extraordinary story of humanity's first journeys to the Moon while looking ahead to NASA's Artemis program, which is paving the way for a new generation of lunar exploration.
The approximately 50-minute immersive experience surrounds visitors with spectacular imagery and immersive sound, accompanied by a cinematic score performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Visitors will:
Experience the Apollo missions like never before through stunning 360° projection.
Meet a hologram astronaut and discover what it takes to journey to the Moon through an interactive conversation about life in space.
Get ready for liftoff with the Moonwalkers pre-show. This 9-minute show ignites the excitement before an unforgettable journey to the Moon begins.
Relive humanity's first journey to the Moon through rare, remastered NASA footage.
Be guided by Tom Hanks' narration as he brings the story of space exploration to life.
Explore the future of lunar exploration through NASA's Artemis program and exclusive astronaut interviews.
Surround yourself with breathtaking imagery and immersive sound, accompanied by a cinematic score performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Witness one of humanity's greatest achievements from an entirely new perspective.
The Moon changed history. Now experience the journey that changed us forever.
Don't miss your chance to experience the Moon like never before—tickets are $45 for general admission and $22 for children.
This exhibition is organized by South Florida PBS, in association with Lightroom and Paquin Entertainment Group.
ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA PBS:
South Florida PBS is Florida's largest public media company, including Public Broadcasting stations WXEL-TV, serving the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast and WPBT2, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Health Channel, the only 24/7 channel dedicated to health in the nation. South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history. Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement.
ABOUT PAQUIN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP:
Paquin Entertainment Group is a full-service arts and entertainment company. Established in 1985, it has evolved into a multi-faceted powerhouse representing world-renowned artists, one-of-a-kind immersive experiences, exciting theatrical productions, and global brands. Paquin Entertainment Group's diverse portfolio includes Paquin Artists Agency, Paquin Exhibitions & Theatrical, and Paquin Partnerships. With offices throughout North America, Paquin Entertainment Group continues to expand globally, serving as a catalyst for connection, innovation, and inspiration through music, arts, and culture. www.paquinentertainment.com.
ABOUT LIGHTROOM:
Lightroom reimagines immersive experiences through groundbreaking collaborations with leading artistic talents across art, music, film, fashion, science, and more. A joint venture between 59 Studio and London Theatre Company, Lightroom was founded in 2023 by Nick Starr CBE and its CEO, Richard Slaney. The company is backed by investors led by Sir Leonard Blavatnik, who is represented by Danny Cohen, President of Access Entertainment and Mike Sherwood, former co-CEO of Goldman Sachs International. Lightroom's innovative show space in London, King's Cross was designed by 59 Studio in collaboration with Haworth Tompkins. Lightroom's shows are currently playing in venues across South Korea, China, the USA and in Europe via a major new partnership with Culturespaces which sees Lightroom shows presented across Culturespaces' network of European venues. Lightroom's critically acclaimed shows include David Hockney: Bigger & Closer, The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, and Vogue: Inventing the Runway, Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs and David Bowie: You're Not Alone.
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