IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
About Planet Happiness
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for take off to Planet Happiness! A brand-new immersive exhibition where curiosity knows no boundaries and the limits of your imagination are pushed to infinity and beyond.
Embark on an exploration of happiness and unleash your inner astronaut in a cosmic adventure with AI, augmented reality, and 360° immersion. An astronomical fusion of science and art where the wonders of space become the canvas for your wildest imagination.
Certified by
ESA &
EUMETSAT
60 minutes
getaway
to space
Family-friendly
activity
for all ages
Interactive
experience
with AI, AR and
360° immersion
By the creators of Happiness,
Meet The Masters &
Beyond Bruegel
Immersive Experience by Studio Irma
Contemporary Dutch artist Studio Irma (Irma de Vries) creates digital experiential art and installations that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors all over the world. For more than 20 years, De Vries, whose work is currently also on display at the Moco Museum in Amsterdam and Barcelona, has been experimenting with digital technology, computer animation, video mapping, augmented reality and smart light projection.
Studio Irma is a revolutionary dreamer who engages digital technologies to connect humanity. Through space, color, sound, movement and you – the active participant, Studio Irma invites you to take a step into a world of endless possibilities.
We have a lift-off
Discover Planet Happiness at Plein Publiek BXL, located at the foot of the Mont des Arts in Brussels!
Planet Happiness is an initiative of Beyond.Culture, the creators of the successful immersive exhibitions Happiness, Meet The Masters and Beyond Bruegel, in collaboration with Studio Irma.
Approved by experts
Frank De Winne
ESA Astronaut
With over 200 days logged in space, Frank De Winne is a seasoned space explorer renowned for his pioneering work aboard the International Space Station (ISS). In 2012, the Belgian astronaut became head of the European Astronaut Centre, further solidifying his legacy in space exploration at the heart of ESA's astronaut corps, dedicated to astronaut selection, training, and support.
Nancy Vermeulen
Space Ambassador
From an early age, Nancy Vermeulen has been intrigued by space. After a master's degree in physics and astronomy, she obtained a license as an airline pilot. Nevertheless, her ultimate aspiration extended far beyond the atmosphere - leading her to participating in the ESA astronaut selections in 2008 and founding the Space Training Academy, dedicated to training aspiring astronauts and suborbital scientists for their first journey into space.
Conny Aerts
Professor of Asteroseismology
Conny Aerts is a ground-breaking astrophysicist associated with KU Leuven and Radboud University Nijmegen, where she leads the Chair in Asteroseismology. Aerts is specialized in measuring starquakes and her leading research covers various aspects of stellar astrophysics, which has been globally recognized with several prestigious scientific awards, including the 2022 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics.
Elisabeth Lucie Baeten
Ambassador
Elisabeth Lucie Baeten is a sensational (screen)writer, actress and online media phenomenon. In 2023, she took over the internet with her razor-sharp satirical videos, embodying characters Katrien from Political PR and Julie from Showbizz PR. Off-screen she’s making waves with insightful columns and bestseller books. A match forged in the cosmos, if you'd ask us!
Jef Willem
Mental Health Ambassador
As co-founder of Onbespreekbaar, Jef Willem strives to create a world where mental health is openly discussed. The Onbespreekbaar platform reaches millions of people through podcasts, social media & workshops. Where barriers fall away, space is created for a society that finds strength in vulnerability. Jef strives to inspire many through sincere & accessible communication.
