Adults, this one’s just for you! Join us as we explore the science behind mysteries, illusions and the unexplained. Be prepared to delve into mystery, intrigue and secrets during a night of live science, exciting talks, hands-on fun and a fully stocked bar!

Are you fascinated by the unexplained? Do you love to solve the unsolvable? Well, this event is for you! Join us as we attempt to explain the unexplained using science. Watch live talks and demos as our science Inspirers uncover the physics and chemistry behind things that could easily be mistaken for magic. And listen as we find out if we can debunk paranormal phenomenon with scientific fact.

See if you can solve the mysteries of our exhibits as illusions are brought to life with the Little Big Room, Beuchet Chair and distorted mirrors. Get hands on with close up magic as you learn the physics behind passing a coin through a solid table and the maths behind finding a card chosen by a volunteer. And don't miss an out-of-this-world show in the Planetarium where you’ll journey through the solar system on a hunt for alien life. What are the ingredients needed for life on other planets and will we one day find evidence of life beyond Earth? Let’s find out!

Science Lates is part of our After Dark evening events. 

Your Science Lates: The Unexplained ticket includes:

• Live science talks
• Live science demos
• Planetarium show
• Hands-on Lates Challenge
• Time to explore two floors of interactive hands-on science exhibits
• Silent disco
• Board game café
• Chill out zones
• Fully stocked bar with snacks and themed cocktail specials 

About Science Lates

Did you think Winchester Science Centre was just for kids? Think again! Kick off your weekend in style at Science Lates. 

This is our only exclusive event for adults so we’re pulling out all the stops! Join us for a completely unique night out, each one different to the next. One visit you might be immersed into the science of horror and the next we might be taking you to a chocolate heaven or into the weird and wonderful world of cocktails. Live science talks and demos will bring it all to life with hands-on experiences available throughout the night as well. And don’t miss the recurring activities from experiences in the Planetarium (these won't always be traditional shows) and a Lates Challenge hands-on competition in the Science Theatre, to the silent disco, board game café and fully stocked bar with snacks and themed cocktails. 

Accessibility information for Science Lates

The Planetarium is accessible so everyone can have a special experience here. It's not super dark and you can move around, go out and come back in if you like. If you have a wheelchair, we have spaces for you to sit with seats for your family and friends. The stairs have lights to make them easy to see.

The Science Centre is completely open plan. There are doors inside the public areas to access the toilets, the Planetarium, classrooms and Science Theatre. Every floor has a level surface and all the exhibits have lots of space for wheelchairs. There are seats everywhere and a roll-on-roll-off lift that's big enough for a wheelchair and carer/personal assistant.

This event is a fundraising event for Wonderseekers.