An often overlooked attraction in Greenwich, but contains some remarkable paintings. Seek out the sinking of the Scharnhorst in the south-west corner of the top floor.
On Fridays the Royal Academy stays open until 10pm (last admission 9.30pm). Read more.
Selected galleries of the British Museum are open until 8.30pm every Friday evening, augmented by tours, special events and food and drink. Read more.
The National Gallery is home to more than 2,000 works, with masterpieces from virtually every European school of art. Weekly late-night opening is on Fridays until 9pm, with tours, talks and music. Read more.
Design Overtime takes place irregularly every few months, when the museum opens from 6pm to 10pm for talks and workshops based on the current exhibitions Read more.
