Time is running out to experience Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring touring artwork Mars at Colchester Castle. On display until 9 May, visitors have just one week left to experience this breathtaking installation which brings the mysterious Red Planet to life inside one of the country's most historic landmarks.
This six-metre-diameter spherical sculpture, created using 120dpi detailed NASA imagery, offers an unparalleled view of Mars’ surface. Visitors will feel as if they are orbiting the planet, mapping every crater, volcano, valley, and mountain with incredible precision. Every centimetre of this internally-lit artwork represents 11 kilometres of the Martian landscape, providing a powerful sense of the planet’s vastness – despite it being nearly half the size of Earth.
Cllr Natalie Sommers, Portfolio Holder for Communities, Heritage and Public Protection, said: “This incredible sculpture of Mars allows visitors to imagine what it would be like to set foot on this rocky desert planet. It’s been incredibly popular with visitors and I encourage others to come and see it before it soon takes off on the next stage of its tour.”
Book your entry tickets online now to witness this stunning fusion of art, science, and history. Admission includes access to the Castle Museum, where visitors can explore 2,000 years of history while marvelling at the wonders of the uninhabited Red Planet.
Don’t miss your chance to explore this incredible sculpture of Mars – before it launches to its next destination.
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