Helios on tour
You can still see the sun like never before as Luke Jerram's iconic sculpture shines around the country if you missed it here.
What is Helios?
This summer, experience the awe-inspiring new artwork Helios by Luke Jerram.
Named after the sun god of Greek mythology, this seven-metre-wide sculpture combines light, high-resolution solar imagery and sounds recorded by NASA to reveal the sun’s surface in stunning detail.
If you missed it here you can still see at four other NT properties around.the country , Helios will shine under open skies; an unforgettable contrast of light, nature and a beautiful historic setting.
One centimetre of the sculpture represents 2000km of the real sun’s surface. Paired with a custom soundscape created from NASA recordings, this immersive installation invites you to see and hear the sun in a way you never have before.
Helios has been co-commissioned by the National Trust, Cork Midsummer Festival, Liverpool Cathedral, Old Royal Naval College and University College London.
How to see Helios
Helios is a sun sculpture by Luke Jerram. It's touring some of the places in our care, as well as some partner sites, to mark the launch of our new 10-year strategy. We invite everyone to experience the sun's hidden beauty and power up close through this seven-metre artwork. Find out where you can visit Helios near you.
Helios will be available to visit around the country. For dates and locations click here.
Helios art installation
Here are some of the memories of the Helios Installation.
A huge sun in the sky
A gardener with his wheelbarrow looks over towards the bright yellow-red of Helios, the art installation of the sun, with the Charterhouse nestled on its right hand side
