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.
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.