Science Museum to Host First Guinness World Records Vulcan Salute Attempt On Star Trek Day

• To mark Star Trek Day, the Science Museum in London will host the first-ever Guinness World Records™ attempt for the ‘Most People Performing a Vulcan Salute Simultaneously’ at its popular Lates.
  
  
• The record attempt will take place during the museum’s free Star Trek Lates on the evening of Tuesday 8 September, when visitors can also enjoy a last chance to experience the Star Trek Warp Trail.
  
  
• The Star Trek Lates marks 60 years to the day since the original Star Trek series first aired on television.

The Guinness World Records attempt will be the centrepiece of the Science Museum’s free, adults-only Star Trek Lates event. Visitors are encouraged to don their finest Starfleet uniform, find their crew and join the record attempt as part of a wider evening celebrating the science, ideas and imagination behind Star Trek.

The event forms part of the global digital ‘Star Trek Vulcan Salute’ celebration, connecting fans around the world through social media, livestreams and fan-generated content, marking 60 years to the day since Star Trek made its US television debut in 1966.

Dr Glyn Morgan, Head of Collections and Principal Curator at the Science Museum, said: ‘It feels very special to bring Star Trek fans together at the Science Museum for an official Guinness World Record attempt on Star Trek Day. For 60 years, Star Trek has connected bold storytelling with big questions about science, technology and what might be possible in the future, themes that sit at the heart of the Science Museum. After a popular Star Trek Lates earlier this year, we’re delighted to invite fans back for another evening exploring the ideas, imagination and real-world science behind the franchise, and a final opportunity to experience the Star Trek Warp Trail.’

The free Star Trek Warp Trail brings together objects from the Star Trek archives and historic items on display in the museum, exploring the lasting connection between the franchise’s visionary storytelling and real-world scientific innovation. The popular trail will close on Sunday 13 September.

Across the museum’s different galleries, visitors can encounter screen-used costumes and props including Admiral Jean-Luc Picard’s uniform, worn by Sir Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: Picard; Scotty’s uniform, worn by Simon Pegg in Star Trek (2009); and an EV suit worn by Sonequa Martin-Green as Captain Michael Burnham in Star Trek: Discovery.

Back by popular demand for Star Trek Lates is the Bridge of the Enterprise experience, where visitors can step inside a 360-projection of the iconic U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge and pose for a photo in a replica of the Captain’s chair from Star Trek: Discovery.

Throughout the evening, visitors can enjoy a programme of talks, performances, music and activities inspired by the science and ideas behind Star Trek. The museum’s Explainers will lead a Starfleet-inspired journey through the Solar System in the Space gallery, while fans can also browse the award-winning Star Trek 60th anniversary range in the museum shop. Gaming gallery Power Up will be open during the evening with an additional ticket.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat Guinness World Records title will visitors attempt?

The record attempt is for the most people performing a Vulcan salute simultaneously.

When and where is the record attempt?

It will take place at the Science Museum in London during Star Trek Lates on Tuesday 8 September 2026. Entry timeslots begin from 18.00.

Do I need a ticket?

Yes. Star Trek Lates is free, but visitors must book a ticket in advance to attend and take part in the record attempt.

Who can attend Star Trek Lates?

The event is for adults aged 18 and over.

What else can visitors do at Star Trek Lates?

Visitors can enjoy talks, performances, music and activities inspired by the science and ideas behind Star Trek. Power Up will also be open with a separate ticket.

When does the Star Trek Warp Trail close?

The free Star Trek Warp Trail closes on Sunday 13 September 2026.

NOTES TO EDITORS

Star Trek Lates

Tuesday 8 September, timeslots from 18.00
Free, ticketed
Ages 18+

To attend Star Trek Lates and take part in the record attempt, visitors must book a free ticket for Lates in advance: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/star-trek-lates.

Power Up is separately ticketed. Please note that the Bridge of the Enterprise experience is sold out.

Explore the Science Museum’s online retail range on our website: shop.sciencemuseum.org.uk.

For further information please contact Aggie French on 020 7942 4728 or aggie.french@sciencemuseum.ac.uk Images are available to download via this WeTransfer link; b-roll of the Star Trek Warp Trail is also available to download.

About Star Trek

In the 60 years since legendary creator Gene Roddenberry first introduced the world to a Star Trek universe grounded in the principle of “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations,” the franchise has continued to break barriers— inspiring generations of fans through its enduring celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion, its reverence for scientific exploration, and its bold pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the Star Trek canon continues to thrive through film, television, animation, games, publishing, podcasts, experiences and children’s programming. Available in over 190 countries worldwide, the Star Trek franchise of 11 TV series, 14 films and over 900 episodes has been a mainstay in generating stories that are both exciting and thought-provoking, as well as vastly contributing to the pop culture lexicon throughout the years.

Be sure to follow @StarTrek on social media for all things across the franchise. The Star Trek series, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and the newest series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, original movie Star Trek: Section 31 and the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks on Paramount+ are produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Alex Kurtzman oversees the Star Trek universe across all platforms. For more information on where to watch Star Trek, visit StarTrek.com/Where-To-Watch.

About the Science Museum

The Science Museum in London is one of five national museums in the Science Museum Group, the world’s leading network of science museums that care for, research and display an internationally significant collection of 7 million items spanning science, technology, engineering and medicine. Our mission is to inspire futures, igniting curiosity among people of all ages and backgrounds by sharing stories of the scientific innovations and individuals that have shaped our world and are transforming the future. For more than a century the Science Museum has inspired millions of visitors through our free galleries, interactive exhibitions and engaging experiences, exploring topics from robotics and space exploration to medical innovations and mathematics. The museum is one of the UK’s most visited cultural attractions and was awarded the Art Fund Museum of the Year prize in 2020. Find out more via sciencemuseum.org.uk or follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.