Museums at Night

To commemorate a century since the end of the First World War, the Research Society’s annual lecture focuses on health in the armed forces.

Spend an evening exploring some of the rarely seen parts of the Old Royal Naval College.

The Priestgate Vaults are the historic cellars under Peterborough Museum, revealing 500 years of history from this building and the city.

Join us for a special tour of the Museum as night falls.

Dr Andrew Bastawrous explains how a smartphone app could be the solution to one of the world’s major health problems.

A FREE adults-only night at the museum packed with exclusive shows, live experiments and fun activities!

On Being an Artist, in association with CVAN EM, presents the work of the six Document artists: Andrew Bracey, Geoff Litherland, Jessica Harby, Kajal Nisha Patel, Tim Shore and Tracey Kershaw.

As part of the Being Human Festival of Humanities, join us at the Royal College of Nursing for a frank, candid, and informal conversation about death, dying, and mourning.

An evening of performance and music that celebrates Islamic culture and scientific contributions from across the world.

An Exhibition Exploring the Beautiful, Macabre, Decadent and Damned.

An evening exploring the art of architectural drawing.

An Explore your Archive event exploring Cheshire Archives' manor court rolls.

In testimony of 17 November 1989, this edited footage of interviews and news journals successfully evokes the atmosphere of the 30 days which paved the way to democracy in Czechoslovakia.

The ways of the wild: The legend of Fionn Mac Cumhaill

Join Professor Hakim Adi and the Young Historians Project to learn more about their current work in these evening talks.

Take a tour around Peterborough's most haunted building.

Late Night Christmas Shopping Event

The popular series of stand-up comedy nights continues at The Lightbox on the last Thursday of every month.

A Surrealist Costume Ball

Celebrate the Royal College of Physicians’ 500th anniversary, explore the museum’s remarkable collections of artworks, artefacts, anatomical specimens and medical instruments.

Christmas shopping in the museum shop

Evening opening and a talk - Women in Pembrokeshire during the First World War, by Dr. Simon Hancock

A rare chance to visit the museum at night.

The RAF Museum London and Cosford will be offering visitors the rare chance to get a closer look inside 100 cockpits and vehicles

An interactive masterclass at the Museum of Brands on how to create a successful brand. Led by Michael Murdoch, founder of The House creative agency.

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour round the museum after dark.

A free evening performance of music and poetry, celebrating women’s voices around the campaign for the vote.

An evening of festive fun and craft activities.

In the macabre tradition of the BBC's classic 1970s programme, Ghost Stories for Christmas is a show featuring original spine-chillers in a vintage vein by ‘Don’t go into the Cellar’.

A promenade theatre experience

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.