Dynamic Earth

15/06/2026

Settle under the stars in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium for a family movie experience like no other! 🎬 Join us for two unforgettable family favourites: Ratatouille and Madagascar.

Follow Remy the rat as he chases his culinary dreams in the heart of Paris in 'Ratatouille', then get ready to experience an adventure into the wild with Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria in 'Madagascar'.

Perfect for families and film lovers - book now for showings on selected Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the school holidays from the 4th of July. 🗓

https://dynamicearth.org.uk/whats-on/

11/06/2026

From 26th June – 30th August, experience a summer of discovery at Dynamic Earth! 🌍 Step into Edinburgh’s Science Centre and Planetarium, where you can celebrate nature’s greatest athletes in our interactive Champions of the Wild trail. Explore our galleries, uncover facts about the speed, strength and skills of different animals and collect your very own medal to take home!
This summer, don’t miss:

Champions of the Wild Trail 🏅 We’re going ‘All In’ for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with interactive activities which you can add onto your Dynamic Earth admission.

Giant Garden Games ☀ Challenge your friends and family to giant garden games for free on our outdoor terrace!

Family Films in our Planetarium 🔭 Enjoy Ratatouille and Madagascar on the big screen in this unique setting for just £7 per person.

Core Café ☕ Visit our brand-new café, taste the seasonal summer menu and have the chance to name our café robot!

Whether you’re planning a family day out in Edinburgh, entertaining visitors, or searching for activities whatever the weather – Dynamic Earth offers an unforgettable experience that blends science, play and exploration all under one roof!

Book your summer adventure:

Looking for things to do in Edinburgh this summer? Discover a unique day out at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s Science Centre and Planetarium.

08/06/2026

It's ! 🐟🐋 This month, join us to learn more about the world under the waves, with a presenter-led show in our Planetarium and a unique Meet the Scientist session for schools!

Get involved in our Science Centre:
🌊 As part of our immersive galleries, explore our Discover the Deep exhibit where you can find out more about Scotland's role in deep-sea discovery and take part in hands-on activities exploring life under the waves.
🌊 Enjoy our presenter-led Planetarium show 'Under Pressure', showing daily throughout June, where we're taking a deep dive into the global ocean to explore hidden ecosystems and the work of dedicated marine scientists. We'll also take a moment to ponder on our ability to shape the future of the ocean.

Get involved as a School:
🌊 Calling all teachers! 📣 Tomorrow, 9th June, your class can take part in our free, online 'Meet the Scientist' session about ocean science! We'll be joined by Environmental Anthropologist Dr Inna Yaneva-Toraman to talk about ocean pollution and the impact this has on the environment. This session is only for schools, find out more on our website.

07/06/2026

Daily shows in our Planetarium this June! Don't miss these 30 minute shows as part of your Dynamic Earth admission, or as a standalone experience. 🔭

☀ What's Up: Summer Skies | Presenter-led Show
In the latest version of our flagship live Planetarium show ‘What’s Up?’ we’ll go stargazing in the summer sky, and take a look at the incredible Artemis II mission! In our Planetarium, we're going to (temporarily!) delete the Sun so we can stargaze in summer skies of perfect darkness to spot stars, planets and galaxies.

🌋 Under Pressure | Presenter-led Show
Come with us as we take a deep dive into the global ocean; we’ll explore dark, hidden ecosystems and see the collective efforts of hundreds of marine scientists and engineers. We’ll also ponder on our ability to shape the future of this global ocean we all depend on.

🐝 We Are Guardians | Dome Film
Explore the ecosystems of our world that are intrinsically connected. Discover how, with the help of satellites, we can examine the links between human activities and climate change.

✨Experience our We are Guardians show with BSL interpretation as part of our daily schedule, with additional BSL interpreted screenings available upon request.

Find out more about our Planetarium, and explore the full schedule of shows here: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/whats-on/planetarium/

05/06/2026

⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland v Haiti LIVE at Dynamic Earth ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Join us for a late-night football special as Scotland takes on Haiti, streamed LIVE on our giant screen at Dynamic Earth! Gather your mates, enjoy the pre-match atmosphere, and cheer on Scotland alongside fellow fans in one of Edinburgh’s most unique venues.

📅 Midnight on Saturday 13 June (doors open)
⏰ Kick-off: 2:00am on Sunday 14th June | Doors close at 4.30am
📍 Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
🎟 £25 per person, strictly 18+ only.

Your ticket includes:
- Giant screen viewing experience
- Full PA sound system
- Half-time pie
- Bar open before kick-off
- Free overnight parking available onsite*

Spaces are limited, so book now! Book your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scotland-v-haiti-dynamic-earth-tickets-1990632138312



*Vehicles must be removed by 9:00am. Failure to do so may result in a parking charge.

03/06/2026

Happy Birthday James Hutton 🎉 We’re going to need more candles, because today marks the 300th birthday of Edinburgh-born scientist James Hutton! Hutton introduced ground-breaking ideas that revealed the immense age of our planet and laid the foundation for modern geology.

In the late 1700s, Hutton presented evidence that the Earth was far older than anyone had thought before. Hutton proposed that geological processes - erosion, sedimentation, volcanic activity - had been operating slowly and continuously for vast periods of time. Hutton’s revelation became known as ‘Deep-Time’.

Hutton’s observations included a key site – known as ‘Hutton’s Section’ - at the Salisbury Crags right next to Dynamic Earth! Get involved in the birthday celebrations with us:

🌍 Say hello to James Hutton and discover more about his theories in our ‘Scotland’s Time Lords’ gallery as part of your Science Centre experience all year round.

🌍 Young explorers will discover Hutton’s theories at our Summer Outdoor Club throughout July in Holyrood Park.

🌍 Enjoy a special digital firework display before your presenter-led live show in our Planetarium.

🌍 Don’t miss ‘Whisky Under the Stars’ as part of the Edinburgh Fringe, which will give adults the chance to toast Hutton in an out of this world experience.

🌍 In September, children at our Dino’s Science Club can get involved in rock detective sessions to celebrate this amazing tercentenary.

Find out more about Hutton’s 300th birthday celebrations in our blog: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/news/300-candles-later-hutton-still-rocks/

31/05/2026

📣 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.

29/05/2026

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/

27/05/2026

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/

23/05/2026

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.