The Natural History Museum in London is to launch ‘after hours’ nights on the last Friday of each month from 27 October.

Late night visitors will be able to visit the museum’s Central Hall and also view the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. In addition, a temporary ice rink and Christmas fair will be open late from 9 November.

Guests will be able to buy tapas and drinks at a champagne cocktail bar. Details: www.nhm.ac.uk

Photograph: Jan Vermeer – Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2006. The Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine, and is sponsored by Shell