Gaming Lates
Wednesday 27 April 2022, 18.15— 22.00
Free, ticketed
© Peter Howkins, Science Museum Group
Journey through the world of gaming at the Science Museum’s Lates this April as we celebrate the return of Power UP, our popular gaming event. Taking place on Wednesday 27 April, this special after-hours gaming extravaganza features free activities, workshops, and an exciting line-up of talks.
With discounted entry to Power UP on the night, both fans and novices are encouraged to experience a fascinating evolution of video games that spans five decades. Made up of over 160 consoles and hundreds of games—from retro arcade classics like Pac-Man, through to the latest in VR technology—the event showcases the very best of gaming.
The museum’s interactive Lates workshops and compelling Q&As will open up discussions that allow visitors to delve into a variety of topics. Visitors can explore the future of storytelling in video games with journalist Shay Thompson and designer Alex Cachinero-Gorman and discover how the games industry is tackling the problems of climate change.
From Nintendo classics to modern masterpieces, gaming soundtracks have become more important to fans than many could’ve anticipated. At Lates join the Ready Singer One choir in the Making of the Modern World gallery to hear songs from your favourite video games as you’ve never heard them before. Or grab a headset and step into Exploring Space for a drop-in silent disco between workshops.
Visitors can also hear from Jo Twist, the CEO of UK Interactive Entertainment, who will be examining how games can make a positive impact on our society today. Covering a range of topics from accessibility within gaming to how the industry is evolving to improve gaming communities, representation and inclusivity, listeners will be able to take part in this compelling Games for Good Q&A.
There will also be the chance for gamers to battle it out at the board game café, stir up competition in the pub quiz, and complete a Pokémon-style hunt through the museum.
Lates takes place at the Science Museum on Wednesday 27 April from 18.15 - 22.00. For more information and to book free tickets please visit: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/lates
Lates programme highlights
Everyday Ways to Save the Planet
We all want to do our bit for the environment, but it's hard to know where to begin when the climate crisis feels all-encompassing. Laura Tobin, TV meteorologist, has some top tips in her new book that makes it easy to help as individuals. A book signing with Laura of her latest book Everday Ways to Save Our Planet will take place after the talk.
Pandemic: Choose Your Own Adventure
Imagine a viral pandemic has swept the world. Dr. Mortiz is an ambitious, young scientist who thinks she can help save people. How far should she push the boundaries of medical ethics? You decide in this interactive film.
Pub quiz
Can you tell your Pac-Man from your Princess Peach? Your GTA from your WoW? Join us for a pub quiz on gaming to test your knowledge. On your marks, get set, go!
Entry £2 per person (card payments only)—tickets available at the Diner.
How to Make a Video Game
Ever wanted to design your own game? Or wondered what games in their early stages of development look like? Meet the team at Solar Flare London and find out about the design, programming, art, and sound that goes into making a successful game.
Echo Games
Gaming can be seriously fun, especially when you can explore complex or current topics. Have a go at Unlocking Genetics and Immersed in Conversation and speak to the creators about the challenges of making games that can impact society.
The Tutti Toot Trumpet
Can ‘gamifying’ medical therapies make them work better? Meet the team behind a novel musical device designed to treat chronic respiratory diseases and have a go on the Tutti Toot Trumpet.
CoderDojo
Fancy yourself as a budding games designer? From total beginners to programming experts, everyone is welcome in this interactive workshop where you can create an app or game.
Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery
Fuel your imagination and immerse yourself in a world of wonder at the most spectacular interactive gallery in the world. With 50 mind-blowing marvels of science to enjoy, Wonderlab is an experience unlike any other.
Special Lates price – only £5! Tickets available at any ticket desk.
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Visitor Information
Science Museum
Wednesday 27 April 2022, 18.15 – 22.00
Entry to Lates is FREE but ticketed, and for ages 18+
https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/lates
Follow the event on Twitter with #SMLates
Notes to Editors
For more information, please contact Tayla Barnard-White in the Press Office on 020 7942 4162 or tayla.barnard-white@sciencemuseum.ac.uk.
About Science Museum Lates
Bringing together a host of themed talks, workshops and activities, Science Museum Lates are free adults-only, after-hours theme nights that take place in the museum every month. Science Museum Lates began in September 2008, and the museum has since hosted over 120 Lates events with themes ranging from sexuality and medicine, to zombies and AI. Find out more about past Science Museum Lates events here.
About the Science Museum
The Science Museum is part of the Science Museum Group, the world’s leading group of science museums that share a world-class collection providing an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical achievements from across the globe. Over the last century the Science Museum, the home of human ingenuity, has grown in scale and scope, inspiring visitors with exhibitions covering topics as diverse as robots, code-breaking, cosmonauts and superbugs. 2020 marked a decade of transformation for the museum with the opening of the largest medical galleries in the world—Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries and Science City: The Linbury Gallery—the story of how London became a hub of discovery during 1550-1800. The Science Museum was named a winner of the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year prize for 2020. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk. Follow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.