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Edinburgh Science Festival: FutureFest Activity Zone

Try your hand at some fun future science as you explore two floors packed with activities.

Edinburgh Science Festival: FutureFest Activity Zone

About Edinburgh Science Festival: FutureFest Activity Zone

Ages 7+

Make your own jukebox using fruit, try out some Minecraft challenges, meet a robot and chat with the experts working on some of the most exciting tech projects in Scotland. Future inventors: we need you! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Our FutureFest Activity Zone is suitable for ages 7+, but younger siblings are very welcome to join in too. Under 5s are free but will need a ticket.

Presented in partnership with the National Museum of Scotland

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