Lates at the Science Museum
Late night openings at London's museums and galleries
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By Sara O'Reilly
Posted: Tue May 12 2009 -
After-hours museum visits cater perfectly for people who want to combine a bit of culture with a sociable night out. An evening at a museum allows you to visit an exhibition or a new gallery, have a drink and a chat, and perhaps listen to a talk or join a tour. Here's our guide to which museums are open late on which nights of the week
Tuesdays
Sir John Soane’s Museum
On the first Tuesday of each month, until 9pm (last entry 8.30pm). There is often a queue. See what's on at Sir John Soane's MuseumBritish Library
Weekly, 9.30am-8pm. See what's on at the British LibraryAdvertisementWednesdays
Science Museum
Open until 10pm one Wednesday a month. As well as a programme of themed activities, gallery tours and music and a bar, there's child-free playtime in the interactive Launchpad gallery, which is usually too full of kids for adults to get a look in. See what's on at the Science MuseumCamden Arts Centre
Weekly 10am-9pm. See what's on at Camden Arts Centre
Thursdays
Barbican Art Gallery
Weekly until 10pm, with talks, screenings and other events linked to major exhibitions. And it’s open till 8pm on Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun, too. See what's on at the Barbican Art Gallery
British Museum
Selected galleries are open until 8.30pm every Thursday and Friday evening. To coincide with the late opening of the restaurant, the Great Court is open Thursday to Saturday until 11pm with regular talks, screenings and music. See what's on at the British Museum
Handel House Museum
Weekly, till 8pm with concerts from 6.30pm to 7.30pm (£9, concs £7.50). See what's on at Handel House Museum
National Portrait Gallery
Weekly, till 9pm, on Thursdays and Fridays. See what's on at the National Portrait Gallery
Wellcome Collection
The galleries are open weekly, till 10pm, often accompanied by talks. See what's on at the Wellcome Collection
Whitechapel Gallery
Weekly, till 9pm. See what's on at the Whitechapel Gallery
Fridays
British Museum
Selected galleries are open until 8.30pm every Thursday and Friday evening. To coincide with the late opening of the restaurant, the Great Court is open Thursday to Saturday until 11pm with regular talks, screenings and music. See what's on at the British Museum
Hayward Gallery
Weekly till 10pm during exhibitions, with associated events. See what's on at the Hayward Gallery
National Gallery
Weekly, till 9pm, with tours, talks and music events. See what's on at the National Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
Weekly, till 9pm, on Thursdays and Fridays. See what's on at the National Portrait Gallery
Royal Academy
Weekly until 10pm (last admission 9.30pm), with jazz in the restaurant. See what's on at the Royal Academy
Tate Britain
On the first Friday of each month, with performances, talks and screenings. See what's on at Tate Britan
Tate Modern
Weekly till 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. See what's on at Tate Modern
V&A
Selected galleries open weekly until 10pm. On the last Friday of each month (except December) the museum’s Friday LateDesign Museum
Until 10pm (last admission 9.15pm) once every two or three months for themed 'Design Overtime' events, featuring talks, workshops, music and entertainment. See what's on at the Design Museum
Saturdays
Hayward Gallery
Weekly till 10pm during exhibitions, with associated events. See what's on at the Hayward Gallery
Tate Modern
Weekly till 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. See what's on at Tate Modern- Add your comment to this feature
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