Last chance to visit the Moon at Colchester Castle!

Just a few weeks left to experience this stunning installation

Cllr Darius Laws with Luke Jerrams' Museum of the Moon installation at Colchester Castle
 
Time is running out to experience Luke Jerram’s spectacular Museum of the Moon installation at Colchester Castle. The internationally acclaimed artwork will leave at the end of October, giving visitors just a few weeks left to stand beneath this awe-inspring lunar sculpture before it departs.
 
Since opening in July, thousands of visitors have marvelled at the giant illuminated Moon suspended inside one of Essex's most historic buildings. Following the huge success of Jerram's previous Colchester Castle installations, Gaia and Mars, this is the final chance to experience the Moon up close and witness one of the artist's most celebrated works in an unforgettable setting.
 
A Striking and Immersive Experience
Suspended within the Castle, Museum of the Moon features a giant, illuminated sphere measuring six metres in diameter, created using high-resolution NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At a scale of approximately 1:600,000, every centimetre of the sculpture represents six kilometres of the moon’s surface, revealing intricate details rarely seen by the human eye.
 
Accompanied by an evocative surround sound composition by composer Dan Jones, the installation transforms the Castle into a space for reflection, wonder and shared experience.

An Experience for All
Luke Jerram is renowned for creating artworks that bring people together, regardless of age or background. Museum of the Moon continues this vision by offering a welcoming and inclusive space for visitors to gather, explore and connect.
 
Visitors are encouraged to slow down, spend time beneath the Moon, and experience it in their own way – whether that’s learning about lunar science, enjoying the atmosphere with family and friends, or simply lying back and taking it all in.
 
Plan Your Visit

📍 Location: Colchester Castle
📅 Dates: Ends 31 October 2026.
🕒 Opening Times: 10am – 5pm Mondays to Saturdays, 11am – 5pm Sundays.
🎟️ Tickets & Information: Purchase tickets online. Admission will include access to the Castle Museum where you can dive into 2,000 years of history while marvelling at the majestic Museum of the Moon.

For this special installation, there is a small additional charge on top of standard Castle admission. This helps support exhibition costs, loans and conservation work. When booking online, this is added as a small fee (£1 per person or £3 for saver tickets). For tickets bought in person, a £1 charge is added per ticket.

Councillor Darius Laws, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Environment and Heritage, said: "Museum of the Moon has been one of the standout cultural experiences in Colchester this year, inspiring visitors of all ages and drawing people into our magnificent Castle. If you haven't visited yet, I'd encourage you to book your tickets soon. With just a few weeks remaining before the installation leaves at the end of October, now is your final opportunity to experience this remarkable artwork and see the Moon in a way you've never seen it before.”

Artist, Luke Jerram, said: “I am delighted to be working with Colchester Castle again and I hope that people in the area get the chance to have their close encounter with the Moon before it leaves.”