Lost Worlds by Luxmaralis FAQs

Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis is an after-hours show running from 6-15 November. The experience runs from 5pm onwards, with multiple viewings each evening. The final entry is at 9pm and the event closes at 10pm.

You should allow around 50 minutes for the full journey through Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis.

Lost Worlds is a spectacular immersive light and sound experience by Luxmuralis that transforms the Old Royal Naval College into a series of extraordinary after-dark environments. Combining breathtaking digital projections, an original cinematic soundtrack and compelling storytelling, the experience takes visitors on a journey through ancient civilisations, myths and forgotten histories, revealing one of London's most iconic heritage sites in a completely new light.

Lost Worlds is an immersive walking journey through the historic spaces of the Old Royal Naval College, taking visitors on an extraordinary voyage through the great civilisations, myths and forgotten histories of humanity. Audiences will explore ancient worlds including the Etruscans, Egyptians, Romans, Mayans and Anglo-Saxons, encountering cave paintings, medieval manuscripts, maps of exploration, mythic kingdoms and the natural world through stunning large-scale projections and sound.

The experience unfolds through a series of captivating environments, from prehistoric cave art and ancient patterns to knights, castles and illuminated manuscripts. Visitors will discover imagined and historical lost worlds, including the Garden of Eden, Atlantis, Troy and even the age of dinosaurs, all brought to life through a rich blend of light, movement and music.

A highlight of the experience is a breathtaking bespoke projection in which Sir James Thornhill's Painted Hall masterpiece is reimagined across Sir Christopher Wren's magnificent dome, transforming the architecture into a spectacular canvas of light. Accompanied by an original cinematic soundtrack, Lost Worlds invites visitors to become part of the artwork itself, creating an awe-inspiring experience for all ages.

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 experience starts in the King William Undercroft underneath the Painted Hall, through the Tudor Gallery and unfolds through the Ripley Tunnel, Queen Mary Undercroft and Chapel, before spilling outside across the Colonnades and into the Courtyard.

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.

Lost Worlds follows the success of Time, which transformed the Old Royal Naval College after dark as its first immersive light and sound experience. Created by internationally acclaimed artistic collaboration Luxmuralis, Lost Worlds continues the collective's tradition of transforming some of the UK's most treasured landmarks through spectacular light, sound and storytelling. At the Old Royal Naval College, the experience has been specially designed to respond to the site's extraordinary architecture and heritage, creating a unique Greenwich experience.

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 .

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.

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.

You will be sent a link to the post visit event survey after you attend the event. This is sent to the email provided at the point of booking. We encourage you to feedback about your experience at Time by Luxmuralis so that our teams can continue to improve our out of hours experiences.