Special Events
Science Lates - Illuminate
Step into a world beyond human sight as you uncover the hidden world of light.
Follow the journey of a single photon as you experiment with lasers, uncover hidden colours, explore spectra and photonics, and discover how light unlocks the secrets of the universe.
Don your sparkles, bring the light of your life, and join us for a dazzling evening of fun.
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: Invisible Rainbows
£3.50 per person
What if the universe is far richer than we can perceive? Join astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Alfredo Carpineti as he explores how astronomers use invisible light, from radio waves to gamma rays, to uncover some of the universe's greatest mysteries.
Drawing on stories from his acclaimed book Invisible Rainbows, Alfredo will shine a light on the pivotal contributions of LGBTQIA+ astronomers and scientists. Discover how the people behind the science have shaped our understanding of the universe, and how our identities can influence the questions we ask, the discoveries we make, and the way we see the cosmos.
Sales of Alfredo’s book, Invisible Rainbows: The Unseen Universe Beyond Our Senses, will be available for purchase on the night.
Experts and Activities
'Light It Up' Science Show
Explore the science of light with our live interactive science show! Discover how light moves, where we get colour from, and the types of light invisible to the human eye.
Magic Colour Wheel
What happens when we mix different colours of light? Create your own magic colour wheel to discover how light works!
Pocket Holograms
Experiment with optical illusions and create your own pocket-sized hologram to take home.
Seeing Rainbows with University of Strathclyde
Make it, point it, discover! Create your own spectroscope and reveal the hidden colours in the world around you.
Glowing Science with University of Glasgow's School of Molecular Biosciences
Learn how fluorescent and bioluminescent proteins can help us discover new medicines.
Bio-light with Scottish Glow Worms
Get creative and light up the night with glow-in-the-dark paints, meet some of nature's most fascinating little creatures, and place your bets on who will win the race of the century: Glow worm vs. Snail!
Genetics and Light with University of Glasgow
Get hands-on with the science behind genetic research and explore how light helps us investigate, visualise and understand the building blocks of life.
Camera Display and Demos with Edinburgh LoFi
Photography isn't just about the equipment, technique, or process. It's about producing a physical image which connects the viewer to a perspective of the seen world.
Ricochet with Musician & Artist Paul Russell
An audiovisual display using eight algorithmically generated bouncing balls. As the balls strike and rebound from the ground, they trigger distinct pitches, incandescent bulbs, and an octophonic speaker system. Viewers and participants shape the rhythm, gravity, and intensity of the piece in real time.
Book Tickets
Tickets for Science Lates: Illuminate and the Invisible Rainbows talk are available from our Box Office powered by Ticket Tailor.
Book Science Lates: Illuminate
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 subject to change.
When is this on?
| Saturday 12th December | 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.