Illuminarium Atlanta

Overview

Embark on an African safari. Step inside a classic painting. Explore the depths of space. Sip cocktails in a Parisian flower garden. And you don’t even have to leave Atlanta! Through state-of-the-art technology (4K interactive projection, 360 audio, in-floor vibrations, and scent systems), Illuminarium allows you to experience cinematic immersion like never before. 21+ experiences and a full bar are available. Illuminarium also offers a café and retail shop where you can find delicious bites and hand-crafted merchandise.

City: Atlanta

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $20.69

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $20.69

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Admission to Illuminarium Atlanta

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Meeting point

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Atlanta
550 Somerset Ter NE, Suite 105

• Upon arrival, please present your ticket to the Guest Ambassador in the Illuminarium ticket lobby (550 Somerset Terrace NE, Atlanta, GA 30306) to be scanned for entry
• Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your scheduled time on the booked date
• Valid for Illuminarium timed / dated entry
• Ticket is nontransferable, no cash value

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

What To Expect

Illuminarium Atlanta

Illuminarium Atlanta offers a family-friendly experience during the day and transforms in the evenings into Illuminarium After Dark, an adults-only nightlife venue. It’s the perfect destination for celebrations of all kinds including birthdays, social groups, field trips and more. There are currently 2 shows operating during the day: Waking Wonderland and SPACE: A Journey to the Moon & Beyond. Illuminarium Atlanta is located along the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (81)

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Richard T

Jul 2021

Enjoyed the experience overall. Larger than life up close up in Africa. Might be improved by some warm narrative a la Nat Geo specials (not a lot of talking though) or maybe in story format for each scene to provide some context and interesting facts. I know it’s all programmed now but more interaction. Among the animals? I know they can’t show hunt and kills but there were no dramatic scenes like wildebeest stampedes or zebras crossing the Mara avoiding Crocs. Matter of fact no crocs? No Nile. No underwater scene with crocs or huge snakes etc. Have African beverages and snacks available to sample purchase rather than cookies and brownies. Bummed the cafe was totally occupied by Amazon.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Hi Richard, thank you for your feedback! We do have a croc in the show, but you certainly have to be looking for him. While it is romantic to imagine the wild is full of intense kill scenes and animals always chasing each other, that is not the case. WILD was filmed on location over 5 months in South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania, and this is indeed what was happening in the wild! We do have authentic African street cuisine along with a number of beverages both from and inspired by the African continent, so sounds like you may have just missed those.

auntronda

Jul 2021

This is a nice exhibit, but a little overpriced. Visited with my granddaughter and niece. It was not too crowded. The staff was very friendly. It was fun to look for hidden animals in the various scenes. The projection rotates about every 45 min. Glad I did Groupon on this one. Lots of great shopping close by. Overall it was a fun adventure.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you for your feedback! We have only scratched the surface of what the technology in our space is capable of, so we hope you will come back during the holiday season for our Winter Wonderland, and again in 2022 when we debut a completely different type of immersive show, SPACEWALK.

GingerSoulLifestyle

Jul 2021

While it was an overall laudable effort for the intention behind it, I found the “immersive” experience or lack thereof somewhat “lazy” and quite unimaginative. It was really just like watching a huge surround screen and sound movie - NOT an immersive experience. Perhaps infusion of 3/4D would heighten the experience, some water sprinkles during the thunderstorm etc. There’s loads of room for improvement - I look forward to what the experience could become over time. Also, the cafe experience was quite underwhelming. A little more research with authentic African input would have gone a long way to serve the audience better. Ie The Nigerian Chapman is historically a NON alcoholic drink that everyone loves, children especially. It’s marked ingredient, which gives it a reddish-orange color ‘grenadine’ was absent; it was rather a pale yellow. If/when Nigerians decide to lace up Chapman, it’s done with Campari / Dubonnet etc. Also had the tandoori chicken which had no tandoori taste, but was over salty, as was the “biryani” - which was also hard undercooked rice with large chunks of unsightly onions. PS: I’m an Atlanta resident with Nigerian / AfroFusion Hospitality and restaurant management experience. I’m beyond happy to consult/contribute to the Illuminarium Culinary experience.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Hi, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality immersive entertainment and hospitality experience, and we are disappointed to hear we did not meet your expectations. If you would like to send us an email at [email protected], we would love to chat with you directly.