This event has finished Took place on: Wednesday, 28th Feb 2018
The monthly themed late opening for adults only at the Science Museum.
Get Fit, Get Happy: How Harry Judd Overcame Anxiety
At the height of his pop fame with McFly, Harry Judd struggled with crippling anxiety. A decade on, he talks with Ade Adepitan MBE about adapting and surviving, and about his new book of advice for others living with the condition.
Foiling Inequality
Muslim Girls Fence is an exciting initiative that challenges stereotypes and seeks to raise sporting aspirations among young Muslim women. You’ll be able to see some fantastic fencers in action and have a go yourself!
Life After Near-Death
After a 5000 km cycle trek across Brazil, Team GB Ambassador and Sky Sports presenter Charlie Webster was struck down with cerebral malaria. Find out about her recovery from this terrifying near-death experience and how she’s dealt with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Conquering Kilimanjaro
An exclusive Q&A with Kimberley Walsh in conversation with Ade Adepitan MBE as she recounts her experience taking part in the 2009 BT Red Nose Climb. Hear how she overcame extreme physical and mental adversity, reached the summit and raised over a million pounds for Comic Relief.
Summit Selfies
Climb your way to the top of Kilimanjaro and take your very own summit selfie next to the famous Uhuru Peak with Sport Relief. Well, almost.
parkrun
In 2004, Paul Sinton-Hewitt was an injured runner looking for a way to get his friends together. Paul set up a free 5k event in a London park and invited 13 of his friends for a run and a coffee – fast forward to 2018 and 2.7 million people across the world have joined in. Discover how Paul went about creating this unique event and the story behind the popularity of parkrun.
Boxing Clever
Unleash your inner Rocky and learn how to take a punch at this live demonstration by The Boxing Academy: an alternative education pathway for students aged 14-16 at risk of exclusion from school.
Extreme Extravaganza
Lates brings Savage Skills riders - a freestyle mountain bike stunt team - back to the Museum by popular demand. They’ll be hosting a number of extreme stunt shows throughout the evening with a selection of the world’s best stunt riders in attendance.
Through the Augmented Magic Mirror by 3rock AR
Take a step-in front of a Magic Mirror and leap into augmented reality. Experience a fun high-altitude environment filled with polar bears, snow leopards and maybe even the odd Yeti.
GSK vs Malaria: An Interactive Experience
GSK are going big in the fight against Malaria. Explore, play and learn as you take on a batak wall, test your knowledge in a malaria quiz and even encounter a giant mosquito!
Superbugs: The Fight For Our Lives
Antibiotic resistance is the theme of new exhibition Superbugs: The Fight For Our Lives. From farmers changing practices in commercial agriculture to researchers tackling drug-resistant infections, this exhibition looks at the individuals doing battle with superbugs.
England Disability Cricket Demo
Come and meet some of England’s top Visually Impaired & Physical Disability (VI/PD) Cricketers and Coaches, for a demo and discussion about their cricket careers. Plus, experience what it’s like to play VI/PD cricket and receive coaching from the best in the business.
Talkaoke
Should bad health habits exempt you from the NHS? What is the future of recreational drugs? Should Olympians with prosthetics be allowed to compete against able bodied athletes? Discuss these topics and more at round table discussion Talkaoke.
Beat the Odds
Inherited heart conditions can affect anyone. Curiously, some conditions are more common in athletes. Join us to learn more about the relationship between these life-threatening diseases and sport.
What is Animal Therapy?
Get to experience first-hand the practice of Animal Therapy is as we get up close and personal with snakes, tortoises and rabbits. Discover the science behind why getting hands on with animals can be so therapeutic for mind and body.
Behind the Scenes of the Museum: Tour of the Conservation Lab
Come and see where the team treat and care for the museum’s collection of weird and wonderful objects. The conservators have an exciting life trying to prevent things from being eaten by bugs, falling apart and making them look great for the public. This is a unique opportunity to meet the team, see the lab and the work they carry out.
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.
Illuminating India
Explore the two free exhibitions from the Illuminating India season, 5000 Years of Science and Innovation and Photography 1857-2017. 5000 Years of Science and Innovation reveals the remarkable history of Indian innovation and discovery while Photography 1857-2017 is
filled with sumptuous images capturing India before, during and after Partition taken by a range of iconic photographers.
Space Descent VR with Tim Peake
Embark on an out–of–this–world virtual reality mission and experience the thrill of being an astronaut. With Tim Peake as your guide, retrace the 400-km high–speed journey back to Earth from the International Space Station.
Half price at Lates. Tickets can be booked online in advance or at any ticket desk on the night.
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