Museums at Night

Join us for a taboo-shattering look at the effects of the menopause on women past and present.

Accompanying the Museum’s new exhibition, Alex’s talk will explore the long history of Hounslow Gunpowder Mills, once located in Crane Park, Whitton.

Join Write Out Loud Woking for a monthly Poetry Open Mic night at Lightbox Lates.

Join us on Wednesday 27 March for a special Lates in collaboration with UNESCO UK that will explore the incredible work of this global organisation.

Featuring the best up-and-coming and established acts on the stand-up circuit.

Enjoy an audience with Henry VIII as he travels the realm. His Majesty will recount the events of his long reign; telling of his wives and his children.

A dramatically-lit Late casting light on the stories behind the Soane.

In her first solo exhibition in London, Heart/Homeless, Palestinian American artist Manal Deeb, expands upon the themes of exile, identity, and feminism.

Get your weekend off to a groovy start and join us for a very special Friday evening late night opening of Swinging London: A Lifestyle Revolution.

Captain Stingrays Groove Machine is a live band specializing in AfroBeat, Dance, Latin, and Reggae music performing an energetic mix of musical styles.

Join us for a first look at the work of Hassan Hajjaj in his new exhibition The Path.

Join us for an evening of talks and activities to launch our new exhibition on the healthcare of older people throughout history.

Amanda Robson, C.L. Taylor, Mel Sherratt and Katerina Diamond will come together to discuss the processes behind their work.

Cosmic Rays, quantum chemistry and cold fusion – Chris Bore follows an exotic particle from supernova to cold fusion, by way of quantum chemistry and rain clouds.

All are welcome to join, read the books, and get involved in a bit of friendly literary discussion.

This not-to-be-missed special Joke in the Box will have a literary theme to tie in with the Festival.

On the last Thursday of every month we are open from 5.00pm - 8.30pm allowing the opportunity to visit the galleries for free of charge.

Can't make it to The Lightbox during the day? We are open late every Thursday evening with FREE ENTRY from 5.00pm - 8.30pm.

This special fundraising event is perfect for literary buffs who want to couple a sociable evening with supporting their local gallery and museum.

Alison Weir will present the latest instalment of her Six Tudor Queens series, ‘Anna of Kleve: Queen of Secrets’.

Keith Lodwick, Curator - Theatre & Performance at the Victoria & Albert Museum discusses Hollywood Costume.

Delight in an after-hours night of exploration and entertainment at RAMM Lates.

WAR AND PEACE - an evening of songs and stories of love, loyalty and loss from the First World War.

In this museums at night talk, Sara Pennell will explore how Huguenot communities found their culinary feet in their new communities in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

A short talk about the local lead mining history followed by time with the guide in to look around the Museum.

After-hours pub quiz with historic boozer the Jerusalem Tavern, former resident of St John's Gate.

With live music and live tattooing, this Museums at Night will be an unforgettable chance to experience M Shed after-hours.

Come along after hours to get a closer look at our collection. Free admission to locals after 5.30pm!

Benjamin Franklin’s only remaining residence will be the feature of this night-time architectural tour, highlighting the original features of our Grade I listed Georgian townhouse in evening light.

A rare chance to see the House after hours

An evening classical concert in the beautiful surroundings of Kettle's Yard. Doors open at 7:30 and the performance begins at 8pm.

Celebrating late opening and accessibility of museums and The Lighting of The Gaslamp

With silent killers like curare or Thiopentone, it’s no wonder the world of anaesthetics has seen its share of murder and scandal.

This year Museums at Night falls during Dying Matters Week, so we’ve taken the opportunity to open late and talk death! Our FREE Death Café will be followed by an atmospheric evening tour.

The Late Shows is a free late-night culture crawl taking place in NewcastleGateshead over the weekend of Friday 17 - Saturday 18 May 2019.

Oliver is a 35 year old poet from Bolton, who will perform poems about the 1819 Peterloo Massacre alongside new work from his next collection.

Join ‘Don’t go into the Cellar’ as they present chills and chuckles in abundance with this original one-woman show featuring Sweeney Todd's partner in crime, Mrs Lovett!

Test your trivia knowledge at this fun evening event at the UK’s very own home of history, The National Archives.

Join in the city-wide celebrations for Bath Festival. Enjoy a special night at the Pump Room with live music and a pay bar from 6pm-10pm.