Are you a genius? Top of the class? A modern day mastermind? Well take a gold star, and join us this month as we look at genius in all its glorious forms.
From art to music and sport to science, we'll have talks and workshops exploring the nature of genius and be finding out if you have what it takes to become one.
*BIG NEWS: As part of the evening, we present...*
From the steam engine to the World Wide Web, from the theory of evolution to the discovery of the atom, British science and ingenuity have helped shape the modern world. Join us for a very special talk sponsored by Hiscox - launching their association with the new Channel 4 series The Genius of Britain.
Come along to hear the stories of the people behind these pivotal moments of scientific genius. Discover the men and women who overcame all obstacles in search of scientific advancement and debate where the geniuses of the future will come from.
Introducing the night: Stephen Hawking
Speakers: Professor Jim Al-Khalili, Professor Richard Dawkins, Sir James Dyson, and Lord Robert Winston.
Chair: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Please note this is a ticketed event during Lates and full tickets cost £15 per person, member ticket price £10. To register your interest please email [email protected].
What happens at Lates?
Science Museum Lates is the exciting adults only event, held once a month, that invites you to experience the Science Museum after hours. So if you want an entertaining free night out, Lates is the place to be.
Lates provides the opportunity to explore the museum’s most popular exhibitions away from children. The museum is packed with over 50 interactive exhibits for you to get your hands on and each Lates has a varied programme of entertainment.
Official Website: http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/lates
Added by Science Museum on March 29, 2010