
What we’re about
LoMAZ is a friendly, diverse and inclusive group of people who enjoy visiting museums, bookended by a trip to a café and a pub. The group is for Gen X and Millennials who were born in the years 1965-1996. If you like history, exploring places and meeting people, please come along.
Our events are run by a group of volunteers who maintain a full calendar catering to a wide range of tastes and interest. Our events include:
- Our regular museum events, which have an attendee limit as we prefer smaller, friendlier groups where people can get to know each other.
- Our monthly 'Unlimited' museum events where we have no attendee limit and we explore just one room in a museum, followed by a pub social.
- Our monthly 'Lates For Dates' museum event, which - unlike our other events - is for singles only. This is typically on the last Friday of the month and has no attendee limit. It is a mixed orientation event for straight and LGBTQI+ singles born between 1965-1996.
How does LoMAZ work?
Our regular museum events:
For each event, we meet in a nearby café 30-45 minutes earlier. We then go to the museum/exhibition, where you are free to wander around at your own pace. Afterwards, we head to a nearby pub for a social chit-chat. The café and pub social are optional, so it’s fine if you just prefer to join us for the museum visit.
Each event listing will give you all the details, plus an event WhatsApp group you can join to help you find the group.
Tickets:
If a museum/exhibition has an entry fee, you’ll need to buy your own ticket. Each event will tell you whether you need to buy this in advance and provide the ticket link.
Event attendee limit:
Our regular LoMAZ events have an attendee limit per event because we prefer a smaller, friendlier group where members can get to know each other. It also helps the host manage the event and organise the pub bookings.
If an event is full, you'll be added to the waitlist. If someone drops out, waitlisted members are automatically moved into the ‘Going’ list in order of priority.
Rules & Etiquette:
To ensure everyone gets a fair chance, we ask that you observe these points of etiquette:
- If you can no longer attend an event, please change your RSVP to "No" as soon as possible. This frees up a space for someone on the waitlist.
- Only attend if you're on the ‘Going’ list. Do not turn up if you are on the waitlist.
- Only join the event WhatsApp group if you are on the ‘Going’ list, not the waitlist.
We remove members from the LoMAZ Meetup group who:
- RSVP as ‘Going' but then do not show up three times in a row.
- RSVP as ‘Going' but then change their RSVP to 'No' five times in a row.
- Turn up at an event without being on the 'going' list (i.e. members who have not signed up or are on the waitlist).
Our group is committed to creating a respectful and safe inclusive environment for all members. Any form of discrimination, harassment, or disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated.
Respectful Communication Rule:
To maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, members must not send excessive or unsolicited private messages—especially to people they haven’t met in person at an event. This includes repeated messages without a response or contacting multiple members in a short period. If we receive reports of such behaviour, it may lead to a warning or immediate removal from the group, depending on the severity. Our goal is to ensure all members feel comfortable and respected.
Best wishes,
The Admin Team
London Museums A-Z: for Generation X & Millennials (LoMAZ)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- LoMAZ goes to Warsaw!Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie, Warsaw
LoMAZ is going abroad again at the end of September 2025. Come and join us for a weekend break to Warsaw, Poland!
There is a lot to see and do! Some things to do in Warsaw can be read about here: Warsaw Tripadvisor
This is NOT a planned excursion and guided tour. People will book their own flights and their own accommodation.
Your hosts intend to be there for a minimum of 3 days from Friday 26th September to Sunday 28th afternoon so please aim to join us for those dates specifically the Friday & Saturday. However you can extend your time either side of this weekend if you would like to and you are free to arrive and leave whenever you want to.
Suggestions can be made in the event WhatsApp group of what to see and people can go and do what they would like to. The WhatsApp group can also be used to co-ordinate and figure out best travel plans.
We will not all be doing the same thing and people may want to go and do something on their own too.
We shall freestyle Warsaw together and it would be lovely if you could make it!
GETTING THERE:
Planes: There is more than one airline to get to Warsaw, but the main options seem to be British Airways and Ryanair. A good place to start is Skyscanner.
The two airports are Warsaw Chopin Airport (10km from City Centre) and Warsaw Modlin Airport (40km from City Centre).ACCOMMODATION:
There are various hotels, hostels and airbnbs to stay in while you are in Warsaw, so you will need to book your own accommodation in or around the city.Some accommodation sites are booking.com and airbnb.
To confirm the hosts are staying in the Sródmiescie (Downtown) area in Airbnbs:
WHATSAPP GROUP FOR PRE-TRIP CHAT:
You will be sent the link to the WhatsApp group when you sign up. Please note that joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members. We also have a main LoMAZ WhatsApp group that you are welcome to join after your first event.GROUP RULES, PLEASE NOTE:
LoMAZ events are run by volunteers and no money is made off of our events.- If you can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible.
- Members on the 'going list' who do not change their RSVP to 'no' and do not show up 3 times in a row will be removed from the group.
- If you're on the waitlist, you will automatically be moved to the 'going' list if space becomes available. Please do not attend if you aren't on the 'going list'.
Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.
Image credit: IstockphotoNot open - MUSEUM LATES FOR DATES: Straight & LGBTQIA+ singles night | National GalleryThe National Gallery, London, WC2N 5DN
A fresh take on dating for straight and LGBTQIA+ singles in their 30s, 40s and 50s, brought to you by LoMAZ. We visit a different museum on the last Friday of each month, before heading to the pub.
This month, join us for a relaxed evening of conversation and connections at the National Gallery. It's just like a usual LoMAZ event except for one thing: everyone there will be single.
Come for friendship, come for dates, come along!
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/
HOW DOES IT WORK?
**6.00pm - 6:30pm Meet and greet next to St Martin In the Fields
Address: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ. See uploaded photo for map.- Look out for LoMAZ hosts wearing a 'host' sticker in a yellow frame and they will welcome you.
- You can choose to wear a LoMAZ logo sticker or a LoMAZ rainbow sticker, or both. Wearing stickers means everyone can see who is part of the group and helps you find us as we move around the museum. If you see someone with a LoMAZ sticker, feel free to chat to each other.
7.00 - 8.00pm: Explore the museum
- We'll then explore the museum together. Hosts will always be there to chat to.
8.30pm - late: Head to the pub.
- We'll carry on the evening in a nearby pub. Venue can be found in the event comments (visible only to members who have RSVP'd to this event).
- As this is a free event we won't have a private space, but will aim to have a few tables reserved. So please expect some standing and mingling.
TICKETS:
Tickets are free and we do have a group booking however, if you arrive or choose to meet us inside the National Gallery then you need to book your own for 7pm using the following link. (https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/plan-your-visit/general-admission)CONTACT AND GROUP LOCATION ON THE NIGHT:
- We'll regularly update where the group is throughout the evening in the event comments.
- You can also message a host via Meetup if you have questions or any difficulties finding us.
- Lates for Dates events do not have a WhatsApp group.
PLEASE NOTE:
- LoMAZ events are hosted by volunteers. Please change your RSVP if you can no longer attend.
- This is a mixed orientation event. Let’s keep it friendly and respectful—please report any concerns to the hosts or Meetup.
- All attendees at this meetup are coming as individuals and are responsible for their own security, and health and safety. Please check the Meetup Help section and the National Gallery for their policies.
Thank you for your interest in the LoMAZ and our Museum Lates for Dates event.
Image credit: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
- N is for…. Neasden TempleNeasden Temple, London
Join us at the Neasden Temple
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’ – is the ultimate gift bequeathed by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj to the UK.
It stands a masterpiece of traditional Hindu design and exquisite workmanship that rises serenely amid London’s iconic skyline, in continuation of the millennia-old Hindu tradition of worshipping the Divine through murtis (sacred images).Click on this link to know more about the temple
MEET DETAILS:
10:30am: MEET outside the temple entrance (by the gates)
Pramukh Swami Road Neasden, London NW10 8HW
10.50am: ENTER the temple for a guided tour starting at 11:00am
The guided tour will be led by a volunteer member of the temple and will include a brief welcome and introductory address, a video presentation, and a guided tour of the Mandir. As part of the visit, we will also witness the midday arti (ritual service), which takes place at 11:45am.
Following the tour, we will visit the Understanding Hinduism exhibition. A nominal fee of £2 per adult applies for this part of the visit and is payable at the temple (Please be sure to bring cash in case card payments aren’t accepted on the day).
Please note that latecomers may not be permitted to join the tour. See the information below regarding etiquette and dress code for visiting the temple and attending the arti ritual.1:00pm - Late: Meal a The Shayona (OPTIONAL)
12 Pramukh Swami Rd, Neasden, London NW10 8HW (across the road from the temple).
We will conclude the visit with a meal at Shayona, an authentic Indian saatvic vegetarian restaurant offering a selection of dishes that stay true to the rich culinary traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
Each person will be responsible for paying for their own food and drinks, including any service charges.
Shayona Restaurant - Menus & MoreTICKETS:
The guided tour is free of charge. Entry to the Understanding Hinduism exhibition is £2 per person, payable at the entrance.
Please be sure to bring cash in case card payments aren’t accepted on the day.VISITORS GUIDELINES:
Dress Code & Footwear:
A strict dress code is in place—shoulders, chest, upper arms, and navel must be covered, and legwear must be below knee-length. Shoes must be removed before entering the Haveli. The management reserves the right to refuse entry for inappropriate attire or failure to follow guidelines.
Seating During Arti:
Visitors are kindly asked to follow the separate seating arrangements during the arti ceremony.
Bags, Photography and Mobile Phones:
Large bags and cameras must be left in the Baggage Cabin. Mobile phone photography is only allowed outside for personal use; none is permitted inside. Keep phones on silent.GETTING THERE:
- TUBE:
Please note that if you're arriving by tube, none of the stations are immediately close to the temple, so some walking or a short bus journey will be required:
- Stonebridge Park Station – approximately a 15–18 minute walk to the temple
- Harlesden Station – approximately a 20-minute walk
- Wembley Park Station – take Bus 206 from Stop O towards Kilburn Park
EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:
If you are on the 'Going' list only, please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be published a few days before the event. Please let a host know if your WhatsApp name is different from your Meetup name, otherwise we'll assume you're a spammer!
If you are on the waitlist, please join the WhatsApp group ONLY if/once space frees up and you are moved to the 'going' list.
Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.
GROUP RULES, PLEASE NOTE:
LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. We limit event numbers as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group.If you can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible.
We remove members from the LoMAZ Meetup group who:
- RSVP as ‘Going' but then do not show up (without changing their RSVP) three times in a row.
- RSVP as ‘Going' but then change their RSVP to 'No' five times in a row.
- Turn up at an event without being on the 'Going' list (i.e. members who have not signed up or are on the waitlist).
Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.
Image credit: Victor Huang (iStock)
Not open - F is for… Future of Food at the Science MuseumScience Museum, London SW7 2DD
“Food for us comes from our relatives, whether they have wings or fins or roots. That is how we consider food. Food has a culture. It has a history. It has a story. It has relationships.” - Winona LaDuke
How did we get from ancient bread to lab-grown steak? And what will we be eating in the future?
Join us at Future of Food, a thought-provoking FREE exhibition at the Science Museum that explores the past, present, and future of what’s on our plates, and the science shaping it.
Discover over 100 fascinating objects, from 3,500-year-old bread to cutting-edge biotech innovations, alongside immersive digital experiences, interactive games, and hands-on exhibits. Delve into sustainable farming, innovative fishing practices, and exciting global community projects that are transforming how we grow, cook, and consume food.
From ancient traditions to cutting-edge technology, Future of Food invites you to rethink the journey of food and your own role in creating a more sustainable future.
Click here for information about the exhibition on the Science Museum’s website.
Click here to read an independent review of the exhibition.
MEET DETAILS
From 1:15pm: MEET AT OLE & STEEN South Kensington (optional)
Join us for coffee and chat before we head to the museum!
Address: 41 Old Brompton Rd, South Kensington, London SW5 9HR2PM: ENTER FUTURE OF FOOD (inside the Science Museum)
Address: Science Museum
Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD4:15PM till late: PUB SOCIAL at ZETLAND ARMS (optional)
Feel free to join us for chat, drinks and food after the exhibition!
Address: 2 Bute St, South Kensington, London SW7 3EXTICKETS It’s FREE to enter both the exhibition and the Science Museum itself. However, you MUST book timed entry tickets for both the exhibition AND the museum.
To book:
- A free ticket for FUTURE OF FOOD for 2pm on Sunday 5th October, click here.
- A free ticket for MUSEUM ADMISSION for 1:45-2:15pm on Sunday 5th October, click here.
Select the option for “Adult - Free” if you’d rather skip the donation.
GETTING THERE
- TUBE: South Kensington (District, Circle & Piccadilly lines) is a 5 minute walk from the museum. Gloucester Road (District, Circle and Piccadilly lines) is a 15 minute walk from the museum.
- BUSES: 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430 and C1 stop outside South Kensington Underground Station. 9, 10, 52, 452 and 70 stop outside the Royal Albert Hall on Kensington Gore.
- PARKING: The nearest pay and display car parking is in Prince Consort Road and Queen's Gate. A small number of disabled parking spaces are available on Exhibition Road. Blue Badge holders may park here for four hours between 08.30 and 18.30.
For ACCESSIBILITY information click here.
EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP If you are on the 'Going' list, please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be shared in the Event Comments below at least 48 hours before the event. Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.
IMPORTANT NOTE: * LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. We have an attendee limit to help the host manage the event. We prefer a smaller, friendlier group. * Once all the spaces are taken, Meetup adds you to the Waitlist. If someone drops out, waitlisted attendees are automatically moved to the 'Going' list by Meetup in order of priority. * If you can no longer attend, please change your RSVP to 'Not Going' as soon as possible. Then someone on the waitlist can take your place.
We remove members from the LoMAZ Meetup group who: * RSVP as ‘Going' but then do not show up three times in a row. * RSVP as ‘Going' but then change their RSVP to 'No' five times in a row. * Are on the Waitlist or who have not RSVPd, but turn up anyway.
Thank you! — The LoMAZ Admin Team
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