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Museum Lates at London’s Free Museums and Galleries

Last checked: 22 October 2024

Most major free London museums and galleries are open late at least one evening a week. Some are open later than normal, others have a themed event or adult evening.

Look out for last admission time. It could be up to 1 hour before closing.

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Monday

British Library

The Treasures Gallery is open until 8pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Last admission 7pm.


Tuesday

British Library

The Treasures Gallery is open until 8pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Last admission 7pm.


Wednesday

Science Museum

Last Wednesday of the month – the Science Museum holds an over-18’s themed Lates evening from 6.45pm–10pm. Events relate to that month’s theme. Regular events include live music, DJ’s and bars on each floor, a pub quiz and silent disco. Pre-book.

British Library

The Treasures Gallery is open until 8pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Last admission 7pm.


Thursday

British Library

The Treasures Gallery is open until 8pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Last admission 7pm.

Whitechapel Gallery

Whitechapel art gallery is open until 9pm on Thursday.

Wellcome Collection

The Wellcome Collection is open until 8pm on Thursday.




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Friday

Tate Modern

Every month there’s Uniqlo Tate Lates. A special late night opening with DJ’s, films and special events. Some events require a pre-booked ticked.

British Museum

Selected galleries in the British Museum are open until 8.30pm on Friday. There are free 20-minute tours of some galleries. Check website before visiting. Strike action can affect opening hours.

National Gallery

The National Gallery is open until 9pm on Friday.

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery is open until 9pm on Friday

V&A

The V&A is open until 10pm every Friday.

Last Friday of the month (except January, May & December) is the Friday Late a special themed evening with events, activities, talks and tours. 6.30pm–10pm.

Tate Britain

There’s a Late at Tate at the Tate Britain on the first Friday of the month, every two months. Music, discussions and hands-on activities. From 6pm–10pm.

Design Museum

The Design Museum is open until 8pm on Friday for temporary exhibitions (not the free Designer Maker permanent collection). Last admission 7pm.