Prepare to boldly go where no museum lates has gone before!
Embark on an epic intergalactic adventure on 4 May to celebrate both the extension of our Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination exhibition and, of course, Star Wars Day. Enjoy mind-expanding talks, otherworldly workshops and much more at our adults-only, after-hours night.
As well as science fiction-themed fun, food and drink, and a chance to explore the galleries at night, all the regular Lates highlights will be here. Don’t miss our legendary pub quiz and the best silent disco in town.
Highlights
Neon Dance: Last and First Men
Based on the ground-breaking 1930 novel by Olaf Stapledon, Last and First Men (2020) and with beautiful music from Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, Neon Dance presents a contemporary dance work with parts of the narration from Tilda Swinton, set in a future where humans find themselves on the verge of extinction.
Collision: Stories from the science of CERN
Hear authors including Doctor Who and Sherlock writer Steven Moffat, journalist and critic Bidisha Mamata, award-winning short story writer Adam Marek and novelist Luan Goldie read from their short stories inspired by CERN, hosted by the book’s co-editors Rob Appleby from the University of Manchester and Connie Potter from CERN.
Deaf-led BSL tour
Join John Wilson as he guides you through some science fiction highlights in the museum galleries. This tour will be in British Sign Language only, with no voice-over. SOLD OUT.
Elite Dangerous
Meet the Community team and experience space like never before with Elite Dangerous, a 1:1 scale simulation of the Milky Way galaxy based on real scientific data, including over 350 billion star systems, modelled on actual galactic charts to explore.
Ready Singer One
Enjoy the harmonies of the Ready Singer One choir as they perform your favourite songs from science fiction films, TV shows and games, as you’ve never heard them before.
Craft your way to the stars
Ever considered how crafts and science intersect? Try your hand at weaving and origami to discover crafts’ scientific links and send a personalized message into space!
Not only that, but we’ll have a sci fi storywriting workshop, boardgame café, the chance to bring your alien alter ego to life with special effects make-up and more!
Photos of visitors to recent Lates
Explore the museum galleries after hours
© Science Museum Group and Eleanor Bentall
Put your knowledge to the test in our pub quiz
© Science Museum Group and Eleanor Bentall
Watch science experiments in action at one of our Wonderlab demonstrations
© Science Museum Group and Eleanor Bentall
Listen to fascinating panel discussions in the Ronson Theatre
© Science Museum Group and Eleanor Bentall
Create your own designs at one of our Makers' Stations
© Science Museum Group and Eleanor BentallRegular 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.
Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination
Lates visitors get 50% off tickets to the most epic exhibition in the galaxy—now extended until 20 August. 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.
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
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All Lates visitors will need to pre-book a free or VIP ticket in advance.
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General admission tickets are free and timeslots start from 18.45.
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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.
