Special Events
Science Lates - Deep Dive
Set sail for an after-hours adventure as you dive into hands-on challenges inspired by real marine missions.
Decipher underwater sounds, study alien creatures of the deep, navigate waves without modern tech and come face to face with the crushing pressure of the abyss.
Gather your crew and secure your tickets for a night beneath the waves!
Tickets are £15 per person and include:
- Access to Glasgow Science Centre after hours
- Hundreds of interactive exhibits
- Themed activities and challenges
- Expert demonstrations and drop-in experiences
- Access to the Science Mall
Optional Add-On Talk: Alien Oceans
£3.50 per person Add-On
From hidden oceans on icy moons to distant exoplanets, water has long guided our search for life in the universe. But new discoveries are challenging this long-held assumption, raising an extraordinary question: could life exist without water?
Join astronomers Xian Parr and Kieran Petrie as they explore ocean worlds across the Solar System and beyond, before diving into the latest research that's reshaping our understanding of where life might exist. Could living worlds thrive without water? And if so, what might they look like?
Experts and Activities
Intertidal Touch Tank
Have you ever pet a starfish, brushed a barnacle, or cradled a crab? Well, now’s your chance to get hands-on with an intertidal touch tank presented by MASTS (Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland).
Under Pressure
Come face-to-face with the crushing depths in our new live science demonstration.
Hidden Wetlands
What creatures can be found in the wetlands surrounding Glasgow Science Centre? Peek through our microscopes and see what you find!
Test Your Survival Skills
Can you survive the freezing ocean water? Do you know how to stay buoyant? Dive into water safety skills with RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution).
Origami Plankton
Uncover the hidden micro-world of marine organisms as you kick back, relax and just keep folding, just keep folding, just keep folding with experts from the University of Strathclyde.
Native Oysters
Help protect our seas and explore native oysters along Scotland’s coastline using ancient place names. Project Eisirean - Native Oysters.
Navigate like a Victorian
Use sextants, compasses, and telescopes to uncover how people mapped the world long before satellites and smartphones. David Livingstone Museum.
Underwater Sound Quiz
There be monsters here….or possibly just the sound of a passing cruise ship. Either way, we need your help to identify all the things that go bump in the deep. SAMS (Scottish Association for Marine Science).
Food & Drink
There's a mouthwatering selection of tasty food available to buy on the night, all prepared in-house by our fabulous chefs.
Baja Fish Taco
Lightly Spiced Breaded Cod, Pickled Red Cabbage, Smashed Avocado, Chipotle Crema, Corn Tortilla
Allergens - EGG | MILK | GLUTEN | FISH | CELERY | MUSTARD | SULPHITES
Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken, Pilaf Rice, Garlic Coriander Flatbread
Allergens - MILK | GLUTEN | MUSTARD
May Contain - NUTS | PEANUTS | SESAME | SOYA
Korean Fried Cauliflower
Battered Fried Cauliflower, Korean Style BBQ Sauce, Sticky Rice
Allergens - GLUTEN | SOYA | SEASAME | CELERY
May Contain - NUTS | PEANUTS | SESAME
Our bars will be serving soft drinks and alcohol. Don't miss our themed cocktails and mocktails!
Deep Blue Sea
Vodka | Blue Curacao | Lemonade | Shark Gummy
Coral Fizz
Rum | Peach Syrup | Grenadine | Grapefruit Juice
The Abyss
Mocktail - Lemon Tea | Blackcurrant | Soda Water
Book Tickets
Tickets for Science Lates: Deep Dive and the Alien Oceans talk are available from our Box Office powered by Ticket Tailor.
Please note that Science Lates is strictly adults only (18+). If you're lucky enough to look younger than 25 you must bring a valid form of photo I.D. Anyone under the age of 18 or without valid I.D. will be refused entry. Planetarium and Science Shows have limited availability and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Programme and menu subject to change.
When is this on?
| Friday 18th September | 18:00 |
What is Science Lates?
Science Lates is Glasgow Science Centre's after-hours event series for adults.
From exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits to meeting experts, tackling hands-on challenges and experiencing thought-provoking talks, Science Lates transforms the Science Centre into a unique night out filled with curiosity, conversation and discovery.
Each themed event offers a fresh way to explore science, technology and the world around us all in a fun, relaxed and adults-only environment.
Your donations make a real difference!
As a registered Scottish charity, our mission is to engage and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to discover and enjoy science. Your generosity will allow us to continue to provide fun and informative outreach programmes for young people and to work with communities from the local area and across Scotland, making a real difference to people's lives. We appreciate your support.
Science Passport
Get unlimited access to the Science Mall for a year when you become a member of our Science Passport scheme.
Price
£44.25 per adult | £39.45 per concession | £34.50 per child | Under 3s go free!
Buying a Science Passport
The best way to purchase is online as you will be able to manage your Science Passport and renew through your online account in future and we will keep you up to date when your year is nearly up.