- South Kensington, London
- Friday 25 July, 18.45–21.30
- Adult: £27, Child: £27, Member: £24.30
Space Night at the Museum
Blast off to the Natural History Museum for an after-hours event full of space-age activities
Make the jump to hyperspace and touch down on planet natural history for an evening of intergalactic fun. Speak with our scientists, see stellar specimens and visit Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? – our latest exhibition.
Join us for a night of space exploration in our iconic galleries. From a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite to genuine rocks from the Moon, the collections we care for contain specimens that are truly out of this world.
Each ticket includes:
- after-hours access to our galleries and exhibitions
- entry to our exhibition Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?
- the opportunity to chat with our scientists about all things space
- a self-led galactic trail of our most out-of-this-world specimens
- an interactive projection of the globe with the European Space Agency
- uncovering the secrets of the northern lights with the British Geological Survey
- examine meteorites with an electron microscope
- explore how alien life could evolve with ethical animal handlers Zoolab
- join the team from Up An’ At ‘Em History for a show about launching people into space
Get your tickets now before they disappear at the speed of light!
- South Kensington, London
- Friday 25 July, 18.45–21.30
- Adult: £27, Child: £27, Member: £24.30
Make the jump to hyperspace and touch down on planet natural history for an evening of intergalactic fun. Speak with our scientists, see stellar specimens and visit Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? – our latest exhibition.
Join us for a night of space exploration in our iconic galleries. From a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite to genuine rocks from the Moon, the collections we care for contain specimens that are truly out of this world.
Accessibility information
- Much of the event takes place on our Ground Floor. There is lift access to other areas.
- A dedicated quiet area is available throughout the event, and there’s seating in our galleries.
- We have several accessible toilets as well as a Changing Places toilet.
- If you or someone in your group is unable to queue for long periods, our security staff can fast-track you into the event.
- Blue badge parking spaces are available on request.
- To request a free ticket for a disabled person’s companion call us on +44(0)20 7942 5000 Monday to Friday, 09.00–17.00. Tickets are subject to availability.
- If you have any questions, email our Visitor Events Team at after-hours@nhm.ac.uk.
Visiting information
- This event is recommended for children aged 6+ and their families.
- Doors open at 18.45. If you arrive after 20.30 we won’t be able to let you in. Entry will be via our main entrance on Cromwell Road.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- You must present a valid ticket at the door.
- Some activities will have limited capacity and may begin closing before 21.30.
- Photography and filming may take place during the event in which you may be identifiable. These images may be used for marketing purposes on our website, social media and printed publicity materials. If you have any concerns about being featured, speak to our staff.
- If you have any questions about the event, email us at after-hours@nhm.ac.uk.
Space Night at the Museum highlights
Visit our latest exhibition Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?
Snap a selfie with a piece of Mars, touch a fragment of the Moon and lay your hands on a meteorite older than our planet.
Image credit: Lucie Goodayle
Learn about the northern lights with the British Geological Survey
Uncover the secrets of the northern lights with the British Geological Survey. Discover how this natural light display is connected to space weather and Earth’s magnetic field.
Image credit: British Geological Survey
See Earth from space with the European Space Agency
Use an interactive projection of the globe to observe Earth as seen from space. Join the European Space Agency to learn what this view can tell us about life on Earth.
Image credit: ESA/Ars Electronica/Robert Bauernhansl
Join ZooLab for their activity Alien Adaptations
Using real-life animals, including snakes and cockroaches, ethical animal handlers ZooLab explore the ways in which alien life could evolve.
Blast Off! How to Put a Human in Space
Join the team from Up An’ At ‘Em! History for a fun-filled show about launching people into space.
Various times
Image credit: Up An’ At ‘Em! History
Follow our galactic trail
Take on our self-led trail and discover the most out-of-this-world specimens in our galleries. From lunar rocks to ancient meteorites, the cosmic collection we care for is something to behold.
Image credit: Lucie Goodayle
Hop among our science stations
Chat with our scientists about all things space. From a Mars rover to life in extreme environments, our scientists can talk you through the inspiring specimens we have on display and their stellar research.
Explore our galleries away from the daytime crowds
See our galleries and exhibitions away from the daytime crowds, including our latest permanent gallery Fixing Our Broken Planet.
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Accessibility information
- Much of the event takes place on our Ground Floor. There is lift access to other areas.
- A dedicated quiet area is available throughout the event, and there’s seating in our galleries.
- We have several accessible toilets as well as a Changing Places toilet.
- If you or someone in your group is unable to queue for long periods, our security staff can fast-track you into the event.
- Blue badge parking spaces are available on request.
- To request a free ticket for a disabled person’s companion call us on +44(0)20 7942 5000 Monday to Friday, 09.00–17.00. Tickets are subject to availability.
- If you have any questions, email our Visitor Events Team at after-hours@nhm.ac.uk.
Visiting information
- This event is recommended for children aged 6+ and their families.
- Doors open at 18.45. If you arrive after 20.30 we won’t be able to let you in. Entry will be via our main entrance on Cromwell Road.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- You must present a valid ticket at the door.
- Some activities will have limited capacity and may begin closing before 21.30.
- Photography and filming may take place during the event in which you may be identifiable. These images may be used for marketing purposes on our website, social media and printed publicity materials. If you have any concerns about being featured, speak to our staff.
- If you have any questions about the event, email us at after-hours@nhm.ac.uk.
Discount member tickets
Members can purchase discount tickets for this event. Please bring your membership card with you to the event. Not a member? Join today.
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