An Evening with Helen Sharman
For one night only: at the same time she would have been orbiting Earth, join us for a live talk and Q&A marking 35 years since she became the first Briton in space.
- 23rd May 2026
- 35th Anniversary Celebration
- Live Astronaut Talk
- Audience Q&A
- VIP Seating Options
- Full Evening Experience
Helen Sharman is a pioneer, role model and world-class inspirational speaker. She became the first British Astronaut in May 1991, when she launched into Earth orbit as part of a space station crew.
A British company was set up to manage the mission and Helen was one of two Britons selected for astronaut training out of almost 13,000 applicants. The mission, named Project Juno, was a cooperative arrangement and would enable the UK to send one of its people into space for the first time.
Times
18:00 – Doors open, enjoy a complimentary pre-show drink (bar/café/shop open).
18:30 – Take you seats in the heart of the exhibition.
19:00 – Helen is invited to the stage and the main event begins.
19:45 – Q&A time.
20:15 – Free time to explore the Rocket Tower or see a planetarium show.
20:45 – Main galleries open to explore, including Helen's suit and launch couch in the Into Space gallery.
22:30 – Event ends and building closes.
Packages
- Premium Plus – seats in front of the stage, first seating on the night, private area upon arrival, pre-show drink, Q&A, planetarium show, and access to the galleries and Rocket Tower after the Q&A - £40
- Premium – seats to the rear of the audience or sides of the stage, pre-show drink, Q&A, planetarium show, and access to the galleries and Rocket Tower after the Q&A - £35
- Standard - seats to the rear of the audience, final seating on the night (audience will be invited to sit in waves to make it easier for all), pre-show drink, Q&A, and access to the galleries and Rocket Tower after the Q&A - £30
