Moonwalkers: Inside the Immersive Tom Hanks Experience

🚀 Moonwalkers Experience at Saunders Castle in Boston (Past Exhibit)

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks was an epic, immersive space experience that visited Boston in fall 2025 and was widely appreciated by audiences.

Set inside the dramatic Saunders Castle at Park Plaza, the exhibit surrounds visitors with floor-to-ceiling (and even floor-projected!) visuals from NASA’s legendary Apollo missions — all narrated by Tom Hanks, who also co-wrote and produced the show.

🌕 What to Expect

Forget static museum displays — Moonwalkers completely transforms the space. Giant 360° visuals cover the walls in stunning detail, showcasing real images and film footage from the Apollo era, all digitally remastered in ultra-high definition. And there’s no CGI — every bit of it is authentic NASA material.

Guests settle into cushioned benches or floor pads as the story unfolds, guided by Hanks’ iconic voice, a sweeping score recorded at Abbey Road Studios, and surround sound that rumbles like a rocket launch.

One moment, you’re staring down at Earth from orbit — the next, you’re standing on the Moon beside the astronauts who made history.

👨‍🚀 Highlights

🌍 A wraparound view of Earth that feels truly unreal
👣 The lunar surface projected under your feet as you're “walking on the Moon”
🚀 A scale replica of the Apollo lunar lander
🧑‍🚀 Firsthand stories from Apollo astronauts — plus a preview of NASA’s Artemis program

And yes — it’s absolutely family-friendly. Kids, teens, and adults were all equally mesmerized.

📍 Location & Details

📍 Saunders Castle at Park Plaza (130 Columbus Ave, Boston)
📆 Open through August 31, 2025
🎟️ Tickets start at $29.50
🔗 Get tickets here

📸 A Few Scenes from the Show Include

• “Walking on the Moon” – One of the most iconic visuals in the show, with full-room projections and lifelike lunar textures.

• “Earthrise” View – A stunning moment as the Earth rises across the screen, met with audible gasps from the audience.

• Lunar Module Close-Up – A detailed replica of the Apollo lander on display near the entrance — a popular selfie spot.

• Mission Control & Moon Rovers – Wall projections showing behind-the-scenes moments from the Apollo era.

🌟 Don’t Miss It

Whether you're a space nerd, a Tom Hanks fan, or just looking for an unforgettable way to wrap up summer in Boston, Moonwalkers delivers. It’s powerful, moving, and unexpectedly emotional — even for those who didn’t expect to love a space exhibit.

The countdown is on — don’t miss your chance to catch it before it lifts off for the next city.

Moonwalkers
Saunders Castle
130 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
➡️ Purchase Tickets Here

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Stacey Sao has been the Managing Director of the family-friendly events and activities website, BostonCentral for over 25 years.  She continues to enjoy discovering and exploring new things to do and places to visit in the Greater Boston area.