Every end of the month, some of the largest museums open their doors to adults after regular opening hours for a themed evening where alcohol is permitted throughout. Can make for some quirky good times!

• Natural History Museum

  
  Address: National History Museum, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 5BD
  Telephone: 020 7942 5000
  Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk
  Description: Another free museum in South Kensington appreciated by all. Skating rink outside leading up to Christmas. Lates on the last Friday of the month.

• Science Museum

  
  Address: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD
  Telephone: 0870 870 4868
  Website: http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visitmuseum/plan_your_visit/lates.aspx
  Description: Free museum in South Ken. Hosts lates on the last Wednesday of each month for adults only with themed activities, hands-on events, bars and music.

• Victoria & Albert Museum

  
  Address: Cromwell Gardens, London SW7 2RL
  Telephone: 020 7942 2000
  Website: http://www.vam.ac.uk
  Description: World renowned free museum in South Ken. Find the beautiful café to enjoy afternoon tea. Hosts lates the last Friday of every month with activities and special events.

• Zoo

  
  Address: Zoo, Outer Circle, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY
  Telephone: 0844 225 1826
  Website: http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/whats-on/zoo-lates/
  Description: The Zoo in Regent's Park. Puts on great zoo lates during the summer where you party and explore while dressing up in animal fancy dress!