# Interstellar Astronomy Museums The Shanghai Astronomy Museum is the Largest in the World By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-07-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shanghai-astronomy-museum References: [archinect](https://archinect.com/news/article/150273717/world-s-largest-astronomy-museum-opens-in-shanghai-with-an-interstellar-design-from-ennead) Ennead designed the [Shanghai Astronomy Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-grand-opera-house) to be the world's largest museum of its kind. Featuring an interstellar design, the cosmic space brings the stars closer to the earth. Following its five-year construction process, the Shanghai Astronomy Museum finally opens its doors this week. New York-based firm designed and developed the 420,000-square-feet building into an [interstellar experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-lounge). The building includes a planetarium, an IMAX theater, exhibition spaces, and a 78-foot-tall solar telescope used exclusively at the research center and the largest of its kind. In addition to its amenities, the [curvilinear structure of the museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunner-museum) is meant to emulate the orbit of the planets in our solar system. Design Partner Thomas Wong explains they want "people to understand the special nature of the Earth as a place that hosts life." Image Credit: Ennead/Archinect ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interstellar Museums:** Creating state-of-the-art interstellar designs for museums can help bring the stars closer to the earth and provide a unique and immersive experience. - **Cosmic Architecture:** Designing buildings with curvilinear structures that emulate the orbit of planets in our solar system can provide a distinctive and mesmerizing architectural experience. - **Planetarium Innovation:** Incorporating state-of-the-art technology such as IMAX theaters and planetariums can help to create immersive and interactive educational experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Museums and Exhibitions:** Museums and exhibition spaces can take inspiration from the interstellar design of the Shanghai Astronomy Museum to create unique and captivating experiences for patrons. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can draw inspiration from the curvilinear structure of the museum to create breathtaking buildings and fascinating structures. - **Education and Entertainment:** The incorporation of state-of-the-art technology in planetariums and museums can help to revolutionize educational and entertainment industries, providing lasting memories and immersive experiences for patrons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-cloud.md) - [Dynamic Installation Science Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hainan-science-museum.md) - [Stars-Inspired Elliptical Planetariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetarium-design.md) - [Large Archeological Museum Complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-egyptian-museum.md) - [Sun-Inspired Disc-Topped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-island-museum.md) - [Infinity Loop-Shaped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohoo-museum.md) - [Scientific Communal Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-technology-in-xian.md) - [Kilometer-Long Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaishui-art-museum.md) - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md)