DINO’S: ECO EXPLORERS

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Event, October at Dynamic Earth

Discover an interactive journey through space and time on this tour through our galleries.

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Suspended above your head on the East side of the Dynamic Earth building, you'll find Gaia: an inflatable art installation of the Earth.

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Event, Summer at Dynamic Earth, October at Dynamic Earth

Set sail on a magical underwater adventure at Ocean Commotion Soft Play, where kids aged 0–6 can explore, climb, splash (not literally!), and play!

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Perfect for curious kids and young adventurers, our Birthday Party packages offer a unique way to mark a special day with friends, fun, and discovery!

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Celebrate the 300th birthday of James Hutton, 'the founding father of modern geology', at Dynamic Earth with activities throughout the year!

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Join us for a new term of Dynamic Earth’s Science Clubs! Where your child will experience an hour of fun, hands-on learning each week.

Tue 1st September - Sun 1st November

Planetarium Show, October at Dynamic Earth

In our seasonal What's Up Planetarium show, join our in-house astronomers on a cosmic adventure between light and dark in our skies!

Thu 10th September

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're immersing ourselves in the sights and sounds of the rainforest!

Thu 10th September

Science Sessions, Dynamos

This week at Dynamos, swing on by to a session all about the wonders of the rainforest!

Thu 10th September

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Join Scotland’s Astronomer Royal, Catherine Heymans as she launches her brand-new book in Dynamic Earth’s Planetarium!

Fri 11th September

Dino's, Science Sessions

This week at Dino's Science Club, we're taking part in activities about pollinators, and making our own bees!

Thu 17th September

Science Sessions, Dynamos

This week at Dynamos, find out if you know your Arctic from your Antarctic!

Thu 17th September

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're discovering the coolest place in the world - Earth's polar regions!

Sat 19th September

Science Sessions, Dino's

This week at Dino's Science Club, find out what causes Climate Change and follow along with scientists trying to make the world a better place.

Sat 19th September

Relaxed Opening Hours

Join us for our Relaxed Day with alterations made to our lighting and audio features to create a more relaxed experience.

Thu 24th September

Science Sessions, Dynamos

This week at Dynamos, we're adventuring into the great outdoors in this session all about terrific trees!

Thu 24th September

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're exploring the great outdoors together in this session about terrific trees!

Fri 25th September

Science Sessions, Dino's

This week at Dino's Science Club, we'll be venturing into the most extreme environments to learn about the microscopic creatures that call these places home.

Thu 1st October

Dynamos, Science Sessions

This week at Dynamos, discover the magic of light!

Thu 1st October

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're exploring the magic of light!

Fri 2nd October - Sun 1st November

October at Dynamic Earth

This October, step into a world where spooky stories meet spectacular science with our Monsters & Myths Trail!

Sat 3rd October - Thu 22nd October

October at Dynamic Earth, October Family Films

This October, enjoy family films under the stars in Edinburgh’s only 360 Planetarium with 'Beauty and the Beast'!

Fri 2nd October

Dino's, Science Sessions

This week at Dino's Science Club, we're launching our own rockets!

Thu 8th October

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're exploring how we can use the sun and wind to power our homes!

Thu 8th October

Science Sessions, Dynamos

This week at Dynamos, we're exploring how we can best look after planet Earth!

Sat 10th October - Sun 1st November

October at Dynamic Earth, October Family Films

This October, enjoy family films under the stars in Edinburgh’s only 360 Planetarium with 'The Princess Bride'!

Wed 21st October - Fri 23rd October

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, October at Dynamic Earth

Experience Pink Floyd’s 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon with stunning 360° visuals of the Solar System.

Wed 21st October

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, October at Dynamic Earth

Celebrate spooky season with 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' in Edinburgh's Planetarium.

Thu 22nd October - Fri 23rd October

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, October at Dynamic Earth

This October, experience Holst's 'The Planets' orchestral suite in an awe-inspiring full dome film!

Thu 22nd October - Fri 30th October

Dynamos, Science Sessions, October at Dynamic Earth

Celebrate spooky season with a special Seasonal Session of Dynamos for ages 4-6!

Thu 22nd October - Fri 30th October

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions, October at Dynamic Earth

Celebrate spooky season with a special Seasonal Session of DynaMites - Dynamic Earth's programme for under 4s!

Thu 22nd October

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, October at Dynamic Earth

Celebrate spooky season with this late-night showing of 'Labyrinth' in Edinburgh's Planetarium.

Fri 23rd October

Science Sessions, Dino's

This week at Dino's Science Club, discover the weird and wonderful creatures living beneath the waves.

Fri 23rd October

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, October at Dynamic Earth

Celebrate spooky season with this late-night showing of 'Alien' in Edinburgh's Planetarium.

Sat 24th October

Quiet Afternoons

Join us for a Quiet Afternoon on 25th October from 2pm-5pm, where we aim to provide a calm and inclusive environment for visitors.

Sat 31st October

Dino's, Science Sessions, October at Dynamic Earth

This week at Dino's Science Club, we’re celebrating spooky season by learning about fascinating myths and monsters!

Fri 6th November

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're learning about our prehistoric pals!

Fri 6th November

Science Sessions, Dynamos

This week at Dynamos, we're travelling back to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth!

Sat 7th November

Science Sessions, Dino's

This week at Dino's Science Club, we will blast off into space and learn about the solar system we live in and at about our celestial neighbours.

Fri 13th November

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, discover more about the deep blue sea!

Fri 13th November

Science Sessions, Dynamos

This week at Dynamos, we'll be discovering Earth's oceans!

Sat 14th November

Dino's, Science Sessions

This week at Dino's Science Club, we will be looking at four different natural disasters!

Fri 20th November

Science Sessions, Dynamos

This week at Dynamos, it's time for blast off as we explore space!

Fri 20th November

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're reaching for the stars in this session all about space!

Sat 21st November

Dino's, Science Sessions

This week at Dino's Science Club, we're investigating rainforests and making our own colourful parrots to take home!

Fri 27th November

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're learning about Antarctica's coolest resident: the penguin!

Fri 27th November

Dynamos, Science Sessions

This week at Dynamos, learn more about penguins and make your own penguin pal!

Sat 28th November

Dino's, Science Sessions

This week at Dino's Science Club, discover more about ancient people through the work of archaeologists.

Sat 5th December

Dino's, Science Sessions

This week at Dino's Science Club, discover the secrets of Scotland’s woods and understand what makes them so special!

Sat 12th December

Dino's, Science Sessions

This week at Dino's Science Club, we're tracking penguin populations!