[In the event that online bookings for this event have sold out, you may still be able to attend by collecting a ticket at the door. Please note that walk‑in tickets are offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis and depend on venue capacity on the night.]
About this event
When: Thursday 17 September, 5.15pm to 8pm (last entry 7.30pm)
Join us in the Museum after-hours this September for the launch of a series of new displays centred around design and innovative materials.
Explore our brand new display, Mrs Coade's Stone: cast to last, which uncovers the genius of Mrs Coade, a pioneering businesswoman responsible for the success of 'Coade stone'. Coade stone is a type of artificial stone material used in some of the ornamentation around the Bank of England's building.
Plus, you can also catch A Kind of Exchange, our pop-up exhibition in partnership with the Royal College of Arts for the London Design Festival. Discover the works of 12 artists working with unconventional materials.
You’ll be able to explore the Museum at your own pace and dive deeper through a series of special late-only activities themed around the event.
Essential information:
- The event is free to attend, but booking is required.
- In the event that online bookings for this event have sold out, you may still be able to attend by collecting a ticket at the door. Please note that walk‑in tickets are offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis and depend on venue capacity on the night.
- The event will begin at 5.15pm. The Museum will close temporarily at 5pm for security reasons, and reopen 15 minutes later.
- The venue must be vacated by 8pm. Last entry to this event is 7.30pm.
- Please note there is airport-style security at the Museum's entrance.
- For access enquiries, visit our Museum's accessibility page.
