Science – Durahm Cathedral – 11th – 15th October 2023

In an experience lasting about 45 minutes, visitors entered the cathedral in darkness through the North Door and walked down the side aisle of the cathedral, encountering vibrant projections , accompanied by an immersive soundscape.

Heading through the Quire and then up towards the south aisle visitors were surrounded by projections as they journeyed through the history and discoveries of the scientific world, encountering different projections in different parts of the cathedral.

The experience included an an awe-inspiring projection in the Nave, the central aisle of the cathedral. The space was cleared of pews, and visitors were able to use the seating at the sides to take a moment to pause as the cathedral’s soaring columns were transformed by images of DNA, elements and molecules.

New for 2023, the journey took visitors out into the Cloisters where the space was lit up in colour, before leading them into the Chapter House, where the domed ceiling also played host to a dazzling scientific display of light and sound.

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