Dynamic Earth

📣 New Planetarium show alert! 📣 From 1st June, in 'What's Up: Summer Skies' we’ll go stargazing in the summer sky, and take a look at the incredible Artemis II mission! ☀

🔭 Edinburgh sits so far north – 56 degrees north of the equator – that our summer skies never get fully dark. There is always a little bit of sunlight spilling up over the horizon which means that stargazing in Scotland in summer is… really not that great! But, in the Planetarium, we can sidestep nature. We’ll delete the Sun (temporarily!) so we will be able to stargaze in perfect darkness: spotting stars, planets and perhaps a galaxy or two!

🚀 Plus – we’ll be delving into the incredible Artemis II mission which took four astronauts further into space than any other human, around the moon and back home again. We will take a look at some of our favourite moments from their mission and, of course, some of the amazing photographs they took along the way.

🗓 Showing daily from 1st June – 30th August.
⏰ Take a look at our Planetarium Schedule to find out show times during your visit.

Science Clubs at Dynamic Earth! 🦖 Don't miss the final month of Science Clubs before the summer holidays, with sessions still to go exploring volcanoes, insects, weather and more!

🐛 Dynamites: Under 4s
Fridays at 10am.

🦕 Dynamos: Ages 4-6
Fridays at 2pm.

🦖 Dino's: Ages 6-12
Saturdays at 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm.

In these engaging sessions run by our expert Learning & Engagement team, children will get hands-on with science! Find out more and book your child's place: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/science-clubs-at-dynamic-earth/

The Ocean Commotion Soft Play is open from 11am daily for kids aged 0–6 to explore, climb & play! 🐟 Dive into this ocean-themed escape for just £4 per child and £2 per child for Dynamic Earth Membership Holders.

🐟 Opening Times: 11am until 15 minutes before closing.
🦀 Age Restrictions: 0-6 years only.
🐬 How to Book: Purchase your admission in-person only at the Dynamic Earth Gift Shop. Pre-booking is not required.

Find out more: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/ocean-commotion-soft-play/

Core Café is now open!

A fully refreshed space serving artisan coffee, fresh food and a special marathon weekend menu at Dynamic Earth.

Our full Core Café menu launches from 25th May.

See you there.

Core Café opens this Saturday, 23rd May.

We’ve given the space a full refresh and will be serving artisan coffee, breakfast rolls and a special marathon menu throughout the weekend.

Our brand new café menu launches from 25th May, with deli sandwiches, fresh salads, hot dishes and a Little Explorers children’s menu all coming soon.

We’ll see you this weekend!

There's more to explore at Dynamic Earth! Discover what's on this May at our Science Centre and Planetarium, including:

✨ Immersive Galleries: Feel the chill of an iceberg, dive deep into the ocean and take a journey to the rainforest!
🐟 Ocean Commotion Soft Play: Open daily from 11am for children aged 0-6.
🦖 Science Clubs: Our weekly sessions for Dynamites, Dynamos and Dino's where children can explore Earth science topics like wildlife, dinosaurs and space!
🔭 What's Up: AI and the Sky: Don't miss this presenter-led Planetarium show where we're looking at some of the ways AI is being used to help understand the cosmos.
🌍 Quiet Afternoon: On Sunday 31st May, join us for a quiet afternoon with reduced visitor numbers.

Discover what's on during your visit: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/whats-on/

Here’s a first look at what’s coming...

Deli sandwiches, fresh salads and seasonal bowls, alongside hot dishes and great coffee. Designed to fit easily into your visit.

Opening Saturday 23rd May.

Special Bookbug Week Session at Dynamic Earth 🐛 Celebrate Bookbug Week with a special Bookbug Session at Dynamic Earth. Join us for a fun-filled morning of favourite songs, rhymes, and storytelling in the fantastic setting of Edinburgh’s Science Centre and Planetarium!

🌍 This special session takes place on Tuesday 19th May at 10:00am in the Ocean Commotion Soft Play.
🌍 This session is a free, non-ticketed event for under 5s and an accompanying adult.
🌍 Spaces are limited, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
🌍 Buggy parking is available.

We look forward to welcoming you for a magical Bookbug celebration! 🐝 Find out more about the session here: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/event/bookbug-session-at-dynamic-earth/

This week, explorers at our Science Clubs sessions will be uncovering the secrets of Earth's past! 🌍

Dynamites | Under 4s
Fridays at 10am
🦖 This week at Dynamites we're learning about our prehistoric pals: the dinosaurs! Enjoy storytelling, crafting and getting hands-on with triceratops teeth.

Dynamos | Ages 4-6
Fridays at 2pm
🦕 This week, the Dynamos will be travelling back to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth! Learn more about prehistoric predators, and enjoy a crafting session.

Dino's | Ages 6-12
Saturdays at 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm or 3pm
🌍 This week, discover how early humans shaped the world and practise genuine archaeological dating methods in this session all about uncovering the past.

Book your child's place: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/science-clubs-at-dynamic-earth/

🐟 Set sail on a magical underwater adventure at Ocean Commotion Soft Play, where kids aged 0–6 can explore, climb, splash (not literally!), and play away in our ocean-themed interactive escape!

🐟 Opening Times: 11am until 15 minutes before closing.
🦀 Age Restrictions: 0-6 years only.
🐋 Admission Price: £4 per child, £2 per child for Dynamic Earth Membership Holders – Adults and Carers go free.
🐬 How to Book: Purchase your admission in-person only at the Dynamic Earth Gift Shop. Pre-booking is not required.

Find out more: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/ocean-commotion-soft-play/