Edinburgh Science Festival: EarthFest
Our EarthFest Activity Zone offers the chance to get hands-on with the world around us with fun Earth-themed activities.
About Edinburgh Science Festival: EarthFest
All Ages
From prehistoric creatures to the cutting edge of climate science, EarthFest is a celebration of the world around us that offers the chance to learn more about our planet, the animals that live here and how we can take care of it.
Visit the National Museum of Scotland's Grand Gallery for some fun drop-in activities where you can build your own dinosaur skeleton from giant bones and create a sustainable utopia with LEGO® Build the Change. Enjoy EarthFest themed shows that are fun for the whole family – adventure through the world of sustainability in Two in a Barrel, and learn about animal intelligence in the interactive Amazing Animals.
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