From May 14, 2026
ORIGINS – The beauty of Life
A journey to the origin of everything – from the first light to the emergence of complex life forms.
Experience the formation of our universe and discover at the Visiodrom in the industrial monument Gaskessel Wuppertal the unique combination of scientific storytelling and breathtaking immersive staging.
ORIGINS – The Beauty of Life takes you on a visual journey through space and time: from the Big Bang to the formation of stars and galaxies, and the development of early ecosystems and food chains on Earth. Powerful forces shape matter, light breaks through darkness, and from simple elements a complex world begins to emerge. State-of-the-art projection technology and immersive soundscapes make this process not only visible, but tangible – opening up a new perspective on the early chapters of our planet.
Immersive art in the evening
BeSides 2026
BeSides 2026 spans a wide arc—from the mosaic art of Spilimbergo and the baroque visual worlds of the Sacri Monti to urban art as well as nature- and automobile-inspired sculptures. At its core lies the question of how sequences of images unfold within the monumental dimensions of the Visiodrom and, in interaction with music, open up intense new experiential spaces.
Under the curatorial direction of Heinrich Brinkmöller-Becker, a dynamic dialogue emerges between art, audience, and new perspectives. Diverse themes and forms of expression come together, generating inspiring impulses for Wuppertal’s cultural scene.
As a deliberate complement to the main program, BeSides reveals its particular strength: the series creates space for unconventional projects, invites visitors to rediscover details, experience visual worlds more intensely, and engage with surprising perspectives.
Opening hours Visiodrom
Wednesday to Sunday:
10 am - 6 pm
We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for booked school and special tours.
You are welcome to request guided tours at info@visiodrom.de.
First show: 10 minutes after opening
Box office closes / last admission: 5:00 pm
Combined ticket with the Von der Heydt Museum
Art in a double pack: discover our immersive show "Vincent van Gogh - Longing" and the captivating exhibition "Maurice de Vlaminck: Rebel of Modernism" at the Von der Heydt Museum with the new combined ticket for just 22 euros. Both venues share a love of extraordinary visual experiences as well as a focus on great artists.
The tickets are valid without a fixed date and can be redeemed at will during opening hours.
THE VISIODROM IN THE GASKESSEL WUPPERTAL
Fantastic shows on Europe’s largest 360° screen
In the roof of the Gaskessel Wuppertal, a pillarless room rises 47 meters into the air. With a diameter of 38 meters, it is almost circular and fully equipped with screens and 33 high-performance laser projectors: the Visiodrom. Here you can experience fantastic dream worlds as projection shows on a projection surface of over 6,500 m². You are right in the middle of it, can move around freely and are completely surrounded by the 360° show.
360°
Europe’s largest
Cylindrical
360° screen
38 m
Diameter
and 47 m high
33
High-performance
projectors
6,500 m2
On 6 projection
surfaces
65 million
Pixel
Beautiful moments
What our visitors say
What else we offer our visitors
Restaurant Aposto
Culinary highlights are provided by the APOSTO restaurant with its sunny outdoor terrace. Its unusual pizza and pasta creations can be enjoyed at any time, even without a ticket …
Exhibition Gaskessel
The permanent exhibition “History and change of the gas boiler” shows the worldwide unique conversion of the former disk gas tank in Wuppertal Heckinghausen …
Spectacular event location
Whether a private party or corporate event – the exhibition areas, the Visiodrom and the Skywalk can be rented in any combination, depending on your wishes and the size of the event …
Skywalk
The Skywalk on the 70-meter-high roof of the steel giant offers unique views over the green city of Wuppertal and its surroundings.
Contact us
Do you have any questions about the Visiodrom, a guided tour or an individual event? Then please send us an e-mail using the contact form or call us on +49 202 430 486-70. Please enter your telephone number when contacting us. Thank you very much!
Visiodrom
Im Gaskessel Wuppertal
Mohrenstraße 3
42289 Wuppertal
T +49 202 430 486-70
F +49 202 430 486-79
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