3rd Oct 2025 to 2nd Nov 2025 | |
Normal opening hours | |
Dynamic Earth 112 - 116 Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8AS |
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£4.50 add-on to Science Centre & Planetarium | |
Visit the event website here | |
Embark on a thrilling journey through Dynamic Earth’s immersive galleries and uncover the real-life science behind legendary creatures. Upon purchase, visitors receive a Trail Passport to guide their adventure, collecting stamps and tackling interactive science challenges along the way.
Budding explorers will uncover both myths and monsters whilst discovering the real creatures that shaped the stories we know and love today. Uncover different legends: from the shadowy waters of Loch Ness and its famous monster to Halloween favourites like vampires and zombies. Complete the trail and claim a fossil detective set to take home - perfect for budding explorers.
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