Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth is a 5 star visitor experience which invites you to take a journey through time to witness the story of planet Earth.

About Dynamic Earth

	112 - 116 Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8AS
	01315507800
	Dynamic Earth Website
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Through a series of interactive exhibits, state of the art technology and even a 4D encounter you will feel the heat of a bubbling volcano, face the chill of polar ice, fly across the globe before crash landing in a tropical rainforest.

As if this wasn’t enough, Dynamic Earth is home to Scotland’s only 360 degree full dome film theatre. They have a variety of films showing throughout the year. To find out which film is currently running please visit ShowDome.

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Upcoming Events at Dynamic Earth

Family and Kids

Dino’s Science Club

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 10th May 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Rainforest Adventure

5th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Discover the tropical rainforest with Dynamic Earth's family drop-in activities as part of Edinburgh Science Festival!

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: The Art of Rocks

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Get inspired by geology in this creative illustration workshop at Dynamic Earth!

Easter Holiday

Edinburgh Science Festival: Meet the Marine Scientists

7th April 2025 - 9th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Meet marine scientists for some amazing activities in this drop-in event at Dynamic Earth!

Green

Edinburgh Science Festival: Meet the Sustainability Scientists

7th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Meet the researchers from Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Napier University that are revolutionising fashion and sustainability!

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Animal Adventures

8th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Have you ever wanted to track a tiger? How about tagging a turtle? In this family digital workshop, you can do just that!

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Ocean Explorers

10th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Dive deep into this early years session, where children and their grown ups can enjoy a fun mix of storytelling, singing and crafting, all based around the ocean!

Nights Out

Planetarium Late: You Are Here

10th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Take a journey across the Solar System, with spectacular stops along the way as we push the boundaries of human space exploration.

Film

Edinburgh Science Festival: Planetarium Lates: Gravity

10th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Join us in Dynamic Earth's planetarium to watch Gravity, a breathtaking thriller set in the vast emptiness of space!

Days Out

Edinburgh Science Festival: Planet Power

10th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

If you love gems, volcanoes and all things rocky, join us at Dynamic Earth for a meet and greet with scientists from the British Geological Survey!

Visitor Centres

National Museum of Flight Scotland

National Museum of Flight Scotland East Fortune Airfield, EH39 5LF

Head off on a journey of discovery at this former airfield as you explore the history of aviation from the First World War to the present day

Visitor Centres

Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World

Dobbies Garden World Melville Nursery, Lasswade EH18 1AZ

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World is the world's longest running butterfly house and one of Scotland's favourite tourist and educational attractions.

Visitor Centres

The Edinburgh Dungeon

31 Market Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DF

The Edinburgh Dungeon is the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history as you see, hear and errr smell Edinburgh’s murky past!

Visitor Centres

Scottish Seabird Centre

Scottish Seabird Centre The Harbour, North Berwick EH39 4SS

The Scottish Seabird Centre is situated at North Berwick harbour, East Lothian, with stunning views across the Firth of Forth and the iconic Bass Rock.

Visitor Centres

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2ND

With five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits, we have something to entertain all ages!

Visitor Centres

Almond Valley Heritage Centre

Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston EH54 7AR

Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston, West Lothian, is an award winning farm, museum and discovery centre!

Visitor Centres

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

20A Inverleith Row, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5LR

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction.

Visitor Centres