London Museums A-Z: for Gen Xers & Millennials (LoMAZ)

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About us

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 bi-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).

Responsibility disclaimer:
By signing up to an event you acknowledge that:
1. You are attending at your own risk and accept full responsibility for anything that may happen to you.
2. You will not hold responsible, nor pursue any legal, injury or financial compensation claim against LoMAZ or the host for anything that may happen to you during the event.

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

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S is for…. Saatchi Gallery at 40 @ Saatchi Gallery
Sat, Feb 21 · 2:30 PM GMT
Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's HQ, King's Road, London SW3 4RY, GB
Join us at the Saatchi Gallery for "THE LONG NOW: Saatchi Gallery at 40" exhibition:

"Celebrating four decades of ground-breaking contemporary art, The Long Now is an expansive group show presenting new works by iconic artists closely associated with the Gallery’s dynamic history, alongside fresh voices from a new generation.

Spanning two floors and nine major exhibition spaces, the exhibition features special commissions, installations, painting and sculpture, and culminates with Richard Wilson’s iconic 20:50. A landmark in Saatchi Gallery’s history, 20:50 has been shown at each of the Gallery’s past locations and now, for the first time, is presented on the top floor."

Click on this link for more info about the exhibition

MEET DETAILS:

FROM 1.45pm: MEET at Pret a Manger (optional)
35-37 King's Rd, London SW3 4NB,

2.30pm: ENTER THE EXHIBITION
Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Road, London, SW3 4RY

5.00pm - Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)
The Surprise-Chelsea
6 Christchurch Terrace, London SW3 4AJ

TICKETS:
Book your ticket for the 2.30pm slot on 21st of February here:
Ticket Link
General Admission £18
Concessions £10

GETTING THERE:
- TUBE: The gallery is 3-4 minutes walk from Sloane Square Underground (District and Circle lines) and 20-25 minutes’ walk from Victoria (Victoria, District & Circle lines).
- TRAIN: The nearest mainline railway station is Victoria.It is 20-25 minutes’ walk from the gallery.
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: Wikimedia Commons
20 attendees
J is for Joseph Wright of Derby exhibition @ The National Gallery
Sun, Feb 22 · 3:00 PM GMT
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, GB
"Joseph Wright of Derby has been described as the first professional painter to express the spirit of the Industrial Revolution." – Tate Britain

Join us at the National Gallery for the first major exhibition dedicated to Joseph Wright of Derby's legendary 'candlelight' paintings.

Working during the Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution, Wright captured moments of discovery and wonder with a Caravaggio-like mastery of light and darkness. This exhibition reveals him as more than just a painter of scientific progress – his work explores death, melancholy, morality and the sublime.

See his most famous painting 'An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump' alongside over twenty other works that continue to speak powerfully to contemporary audiences about what it means to observe, to learn, and to question.

Read more here: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows

MEET DETAILS:
FROM 2.15pm: MEET IN Bar Giorgio Cafe (Optional)
Level 0 Sainsbury Wing Foyer, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN

3.00pm: ENTER THE EXHIBITION
The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN

4.30pm - Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)
We'll head to a nearby pub for a social chit chat over drinks. Location tbc in Event Comments 24 hours before the event.

TICKETS:
Please book your ticket here. Select the 3pm time slot (or around that time).
- Standard admission: £10 (Sunday off-peak rate)
- Art Pass holders: £5
- National Gallery Members: Free - no need to book
GETTING THERE:
Please see here for more information.

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.

PLEASE READ:
LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group.
If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'. We remove members from the group who:
- repeatedly sign up for events then 'no show'
- repeatedly change their RSVP to 'No'
- are on the event waitlist or have not RSVPd but turn up anyway.
Please see the About Us section for more information about the group and how it works.

Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.
📸 Follow LoMAZ on Instagram

Photo credit: Trafalgar Square, London by Benhard Cranach, 2014. Via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
3 attendees
MUSEUM LATES FOR DATES: Straight & LGBTQIA+ singles night | V&A Museum
Fri, Feb 27 · 6:00 PM GMT
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL, London, GB
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 V&A Museum South Kensington. 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.vam.ac.uk/south-kensington

HOW DOES IT WORK?

6:00 pm - 6:40 pm: Meet and greet in the V&A Museum at Museum Cafe. Look for the LoMAZ sign.
Address: Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL
- Look out for LoMAZ hosts wearing a 'host' sticker in a yellow frame and they will welcome you. We will post a note in the comments on Friday.
- You can choose to wear a LoMAZ logo sticker (indicating you are straight) or a LoMAZ rainbow sticker (indicating you are LGBTQIA+), or you can wear both stickers. 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.
6:45 pm - 7:40 pm: Explore the museum
- We'll then explore the museum together. Hosts will always be there to chat to, and there will be an optional activity.
- Meeting point to go to the pub is by the Cromwell Road exit near the circular reception desk.
8.00pm - late: Pub social: pub tbc
- We'll carry on the evening in a nearby pub. If there is suitable bar location in the V&A late event we stay there for a bit too. Venue tbc in the event comments the day before the event.
- As this is a free event, we can't afford to book a private space. The pub we are going to does not accept table bookings after 6pm. So please expect some standing and mingling.
TICKETS:
Tickets are free and there is no need to book.

CONTACT ON THE NIGHT:
- We'll 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 British Museum for their policies.
Thank you for your interest in the LoMAZ and our Museum Lates for Dates event.

Image credit: Photo by J. Knappitsch: https://www.pexels.com/photo/facade-of-the-victoria-and-albert-museum-15302043/
109 attendees
LoMAZ Walks🚶: Gospel Oak to Wood Green - Winter Walk
Sat, Feb 28 · 11:30 AM GMT
Gospel Oak Cafe, 66 Mansfield Rd, London, NW3 2HU, London, GB
Join us on a walk from Gospel Oak to Wood Green

"To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold." — Unknown Author / Often attributed to Aristotle

Walk
This 10km walk crosses Hampstead Heath, then through Highgate Woods and along the Parkland Walk to Alexandra Palace, finishing at Wood Green.

Practical Information:
Difficulty: Moderate, with some potential uphill sections in Hampstead Heath and Alexandra Park.
Terrain: A mix of paved paths, gravel tracks.
Potential refreshment Stops:
Kenwood House Cafe (Highgate).
The Terrace at Alexandra Palace.

Hampstead Heath and Alexandra Park are two of North London's most significant, award-winning green spaces, managed for conservation and public enjoyment. Both offer panoramic views of the city skyline, rich biodiversity, and act as vital "green lungs" for London.

Hampstead Heath:
Swimming: Famous for its natural swimming ponds (men’s, ladies’, and mixed) and a 60-metre open-air lido at Parliament Hill.
Views: Parliament Hill provides legally protected views of the London skyline, often called "Kite Hill".
Culture & History: Inspiration for C.S. Lewis and painter John Constable, it includes the Kenwood House estate and the pergola-lined Hill Garden.

Alexandra Park
Biodiversity: Home to over 7,500 trees and 38 species of plants, animals, and fungi that are classified as rare or protected.
Recreation: Features a boating lake, walking trails, and hosts the annual Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival.
Views: Offers sweeping, panoramic views of London.

Walk details on the GoJauntly app.

MEETING DETAILS

Meeting Point – Just outside Gospel Oak Cafe (66 Mansfield Rd, NW3 2HU), a 5 minute walk from the Gospel Oak station (London Overground).

Key Details for Reaching Gospel Oak Cafe:
- Train: Gospel Oak Overground station is the closest stop.
- Bus: Routes C2 and 214 pass nearby.
Timings below are subject to change

MEETING POINT: 11:30am at Gospel Oak Cafe, ready to start the walk by 11:45am.

LUNCH: Please bring a pack lunch for the walk. No guarantee for a food / drink until we finish the walk.

WALK FINISHES: Approx 15:00 at Wood Green

PUB SOCIAL: We'll head to a nearby pub in Wood Green for a social chit chat over drinks (The Starting Gate, Alexandra Palace, Station Rd, London N22 7SS)

Latecomers will have to either catch up at the walk or meet in Wood Green.

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. Please let a host know if your Whatsapp name is different from your Meetup name, otherwise we'll assume you're a spammer!

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.
- 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'.
- If you RSVP as 'Going' but then change your RSVP to 'No' five (5) times in a row, then you will be removed from the group.
Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.

Image credit: Peter Trimming @ Wikipedia commons
26 attendees