Discover the Universe Within. Explore Life at Microscopic Sizes.
An immersive biology experience that reveals the dazzling complexity of microscopic organisms and the ecosystems they create within every drop of water — and within ourselves.
Microcosmos shrinks visitors into the vibrant universe of microscopic life. Through cinematic visualization and guided interpretation, the film reveals how microbes form ecosystems, drive global processes, and sustain the health of plants, animals, and humans.
Visitors encounter:
bacteria, protists, viruses, and other micro-organisms
cellular structures and behaviors made visible at immersive scale
microbial cooperation, competition, and environmental roles
how microbiomes shape health, ecology, and evolution
A Journey Into the Hidden Ecosystems Around and Inside Us
About Microcosmos
Educational Themes and Interpretation
Microbial Life and Biodiversity
Visitors explore a variety of microscopic organisms and how they interact within complex ecosystems.
Cellular Structure and Function
Immersive visuals reveal organelles, membranes, and the machinery that keeps cells alive.
Microbiomes and Interconnected Systems
The film connects microbial life to human biology, environmental health, and planetary processes.
Scientific Advisors & Contributors
Biology and Life Sciences Partners
Guidance from biologists, microbiologists, and medical researchers ensures scientific clarity and accuracy across themes.
What Visitors Will Experience
Immersive Microscopic Worlds
Cellular landscapes rendered at enormous scale reveal details invisible to the naked eye.
Audio cues support comprehension by emphasizing scale, behavior, and environment.
Spatial Soundscapes
Clear, digestible explanations anchor each visual sequence in authentic biology.
Scientific Interpretation
Visitors move through a journey that connects molecular processes to the broader story of life on Earth.
Narrative Storytelling
Presented Through the ALICE Theater
A Shared Immersive Experience Designed for Museums
Microcosmos is delivered through Hammer & Anvil’s ALICE theater—a seated, fully accessible shared immersive space that synchronizes the film across multiple headsets with spatial audio.
ALICE provides museums with:
wheelchair-friendly layouts
seated viewing for all mobility levels
smooth visuals for visitor comfort
synchronized group storytelling
minimal daily staffing
