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Lates

Science Museum Lates are adults-only, after-hours theme nights that take place in the museum on the last Wednesday of every month.

Fake Lates: Wednesday 29 March 2023 

From conspiracy theories to deep fakes, cryptocurrency and NFTs, counterfeits to AI art. As our world becomes increasingly digital and feels less tangible where do we draw the line on what we consider real and fake? And how do we know who to trust?

Join us for Fake Lates in March—there’ll be fascinating talks, illuminating tours, hands-on workshops and much more to explore!

 Plus, all the regular Lates highlights will be here for you to enjoy, including a pub quiz and the best silent disco in town.

Highlights

Virtual You: Fighting the Next Pandemic with Digital Twins

In this very special event Roger Highfield and Professor Peter Covene—authors of 'Virtual You: Fighting the Next Pandemic With Digital Twins'—are joined by a panel of experts working at the frontiers of this new science. 

Book tickets for Virtual You

Regular Events

Silent Disco

Whether you’re practising your moves or just in the mood to slam dunk the funk, grab a headset, select your tunes and dance until you drop. Entry £3 per person (card payments only)—tickets available in the Exploring Space gallery on the night.

Pub Quiz

Join us for a pub quiz to test your knowledge on all things Sci Fi. Entry £2 per person (card payments only)—tickets available at the Diner.

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!

Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination

Lates visitors get 50% off tickets to our new immersive experience across the stars. Board a shuttle to an otherworldly spaceship, explore a mysterious new planet, and discover the history of science fiction in this major exhibition with objects from 'Star Wars', 'Star Trek', 'Doctor Who' and more.   

Lates attendees outside Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery

Explore the museum galleries after hours

© Science Museum Group and Eleanor Bentall
Visitors taking part in the popular pub quiz at Lates.

Put your knowledge to the test in our pub quiz

© Science Museum Group and Eleanor Bentall
An Explainer engages Lates attendees in a science experiment at the Chemistry Bar in Wonderlab.

Watch science experiments in action at one of our Wonderlab demonstrations

© Science Museum Group and Eleanor Bentall
Lates attendees listening to a panel discussion in the Ronson Theatre

Listen to fascinating panel discussions in the Ronson Theatre

© Science Museum Group and Eleanor Bentall
Visitors taking part in a creative workshop at a recent Lates

Create your own designs at one of our Makers' Stations

© Science Museum Group and Eleanor Bentall

Food and drink

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Tickets

  • All Lates visitors will need to pre-book a free or VIP ticket in advance, to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit
  • General admission tickets are free and timeslots start from 18.45
  • VIP tickets are £10, with early entry timeslots starting from 18.30, and include a free drink as well as 15% off in the museum shop on the night

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