TIME by Luxmaralis FAQs
When is Time by Luxmuralis taking place?
What is Time by Luxmuralis in a nutshell?
Time is a spectacular immersive, sound and light experience by Luxmuralis, transforming the Old Royal Naval College after dark for the first time.
This is a one-of-a-kind experience that invites visitors to explore humanity’s relationship with the concept of time through breathtaking visuals, evocative soundscapes, and thought-provoking storytelling, against the Old Royal Naval College’s historical backdrop.
In a fitting tribute to Greenwich as the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), Time voyages through the centuries – from the birth of the cosmos to the modern world – illuminating the baroque architecture of the Old Royal Naval College with awe-inspiring imagery and sound.
What will visitors see and experience?
This immersive experience takes you on an unforgettable journey through history and science, exploring humanity’s relationship with the concept of time through stunning visuals and immersive soundscapes. Traverse wormholes, step inside the intricate workings of clocks, and follow a dramatic narrative that stretches from the present day back to the very beginning of the universe.
Along the way, you’ll encounter captivating installations that portray humans across different eras, inspired by the theories of relativity and H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine.
The experience allows visitors on a journey through various indoor and outdoor spaces, showcasing the site in its fullest. With bespoke music, immersive projections and atmospheric architectural lighting, the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site is revealed in a vibrant, emotional new light.
Where does the Time event and experience begin?
Entrance is at the King William Undercroft, under the Painted Hall, for ticket sale/collection. (You may be asked to wait here until your allocated timed slot). The route starts in our Tudor gallery.
The Painted Hall is not part of the Time event and experience, but access is available (except for the 12th and 16th November) with your ticket to see the art installations of Connection and Identity.
What parts of the buildings and grounds at ORNC are part of the Time event?
Is the Painted Hall part of the Time event and experience?
The Painted Hall is not part of the Time event, although access to the Painted Hall to see the art installations of Connection and Identity are included as part of the ticket.
Please note, on the 12th and 16th November the Painted Hall will not be accessible to Time visitors. The Time event route will be unaffected by the Painted Hall closure.
Who is Luxmuralis?
Luxmuralis are amongst the world’s leading exponents of fine art, light and sound installations – the name given to the artistic collaboration of Peter Walker, Sculptor and David Harper, Composer, who specialise in immersive fine art, light and sound installations around the UK and abroad. Creating works across multiple media and presentation formats.
Core to our work is the exploration and development of fine art tradition through new media and place contemporary fine art, light and sound production in an art historical context.
Developed from the concept of “Son et Lumiere” our fully curated immersive fine art experiences combine the qualities of light and sound through contemporary media and years of experience as fine artists creating unique installations inside the interiors of Cathedrals and sacred spaces – paving the way for such spaces to be transformed and encouraging new audiences to engage with artwork as well as the space it envelops.
Luxmuralis brings stories to life through an understanding of art historical context of such institutions and painting with light the architecture, not for artifice or to simply animate, but to evoke and engage and take audiences on emotive journeys in some of the most remarkable buildings around.
Fine art, light and sound reflect closely on the history, heritage and art history of unique places and brings together the contemporary and the ancient. More than a light show, Luxmuralis create contemporary exhibitions whose core is always close to the sense of place.
Has Time been shown before?
Who are the artists behind Luxmuralis?
Peter Walker FRSA MRSS is a British sculptor and fine artist based in Staffordshire, with over 25 years of experience creating impactful public artworks and installations. Known for his mastery in bronze and contemporary sculpture, his work explores themes of identity, heritage, and the human spirit. Walker's practice often focuses on the intersection between art and place, creating site-specific pieces that resonate deeply with their surroundings.
His work has been widely exhibited across the UK and internationally. In recognition of his contributions to the arts, Walker is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors. For more info see: www.peterwalkersculptor.com
David Harper is a composer and musician with over 20 years’ experience across film, television, theatre, and installation. He has worked with Peter Walker for many years creating immersive soundscapes that form an integral part of their large-scale installations. For more info see: davidharpermusic.com .
Is the Painted Hall and the route fully accessible?
Due to the historical nature of the building the Painted Hall and Chapel of St Peter & St Paul are limited to 2 wheelchair (or 2 standard size electric wheelchairs) at any given time. Unfortunately, no electric mobility scooters etc.
The lifts into the Painted Hall are currently out of order. There are 7 steps to access the King William Undercroft, 20 steps to reach the Lower Vestibule, 16 steps to the Main Vestibule, and a further 7 steps to the Upper Hall. You can also explore the Painted Hall online via our virtual tour.
If you have specific access needs, please email boxoffice@ornc.org in advance so we can plan the best possible support for your visit.
Is photography permitted?
We encourage photography for personal and social media use. Personal photography consists of general photographs of the site and buildings, taken to document and remember your visit. These images must not be used for commercial or financial gain. We encourage you to share your experience online. Make sure to tag us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for a chance to be featured on our feed (@oldroyalnavalcollege). When taking photographs, please be considerate of other visitors. Please only photograph or film people with their consent.