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Monsters and Myths Trail

This October, embark on the Monsters & Myths Trail – a thrilling journey where legendary creatures come to life!

Monsters and Myths Trail

About Monsters and Myths Trail

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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February Half-Term at Dynamic Earth

7th February 2026 - 22nd February 2026

Join the team at Dynamic Earth for a whole universe of discovery this February half-term in Edinburgh!

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What’s Up: AI and The Sky

14th February 2026 - 31st May 2026

In this presenter-led Planetarium show, the team at Dynamic Earth will be diving into some of the ways AI is being used to help understand the cosmos.

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Dynamos Science Club

Selected dates between 27th February 2026 - 3rd April 2026

Join Dynamo the little dinosaur for Dynamic Earth's science club, a lively learning programme for 4–6 year olds who are ready to explore, investigate, and ask why?

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Dynamites Science Club

Selected dates between 27th February 2026 - 3rd April 2026

Join Dyna the dinosaur hatchling for Dynamites – a gentle and fun way for children under 4 to begin discovering the world around them!

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Dino’s Science Club

Selected dates between 28th February 2026 - 28th March 2026

At Dynamic Earth's Dino's Science Club, your child will make new discoveries each week in these hour-long interactive science sessions for 6-12 year olds!

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Jurassic Juniors Storytelling

6th April 2026 - 10th April 2026

Join us at Dynamic Earth for a 'roarsome' storytelling session suitable for children under 6 years!

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Astronaut Training

6th April 2026 - 10th April 2026

Calling all budding astronauts! Come and join us at Dynamic Earth for a session that will get you ready to head to space!

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Hutton in Edinburgh

7th April 2026 - 9th April 2026

Step into the 1700s and walk through Edinburgh's landscape with philosopher James Hutton and his famous Scottish Enlightenment companions, exploring Hutton's theory of a dynamic Earth.

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Planetarium Lates: Jurassic Park

9th April 2026

Join Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler on this classic adventure as they come face-to-face with the prehistoric creatures of Jurassic Park!

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Planetarium Lates: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon

9th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' planetarium experience is back as part of Edinburgh Science Festival, it truly is a unique way to experience this iconic album!

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Rocks Uncovered: A Geological Walk with Vojta Hybl

10th April 2026

Join nature illustrator, author and educator Vojta Hybl for a hands-on exploration of Edinburgh's local geological landscape!

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Planetarium Lates: The Lost World: Jurassic Park

10th April 2026

Settle in for a movie night like no other, and watch The Lost World: Jurassic Park at Dynamic Earth on Friday 10th April!

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Planetarium Lates: Jurassic World

11th April 2026

Settle in for a movie night like no other with Jurassic World at Dynamic Earth's Planetaruim Lates on Saturday 11th April!

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Planetarium Family Films: The Land Before Time

11th April 2026

Kick off your day at Edinburgh Science Festival with a visit to Dynamic Earth's Planetarium for some roar-some films!

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Planetarium Family Films: Ice Age III

12th April 2026

Enjoy a Jurassic journey with your little explorers in this one-of-a-kind cinema experience at Dynamic Earths Planetarium as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.

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Planetarium Lates: Godzilla

12th April 2026

Settle in for a movie night like no other as humanity faces the awakening of ancient monsters, leading to an epic battle for survival against the colossal Godzilla!

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Journey Into Space Storytelling

13th April 2026 - 17th April 2026

Get ready to blast off in this space themed storytelling session!

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Planetarium Family Films: The Good Dinosaur

18th April 2026

Enjoy a Jurassic journey with your little explorers in this one-of-a-kind cinema experience at the Dynamic Earth Planetarium on Saturday 18th April.

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Stargazing Late & Live

18th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

Immerse yourself amongst the stars as our resident astronomers guide you across the cosmos, delving into their favourite sights to see along the way!

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Planetarium Family Films: Dinosaur

19th April 2026

As the meteor strikes Earth, a brave dinosaur and his unlikely group of lemur friends travel across dangerous terrain to find a safe haven in this family film at the Dynamic Earth Planetarium!

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