Discover Science

with the University of Edinburgh at the Museum

Discover Science is an exciting range of hands-on science activities for families, provided mainly by University staff and students. It runs at the National Museum of Scotland, Adam House and George Square Theatre

Discover Biodiversity

This year is International Year of Biodiversity. Let’s celebrate the mind-boggling range of living things on our amazing planet.

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8, 9, 10, 11, 12 April, 10am, Age 7+, Drop into the museum from 10am until 5pm, National Museum of Scotland - Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3
LHC and the Secret of Mass

Do you want to detect particles from outer space or drive your own particle accelerator? Or find out what the Higgs Boson is?

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8 to 17 April, 10am, Age 10+, Drop into the museum from 10am until 5pm, National Museum of Scotland - Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3
Maths is Magic!

Explore the intriguing world of mathematics with activities, games, puzzles and facts.

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8, 9, 10, 11, 12 April, 10am, Age 7+, Drop into the museum from 10am until 5pm, National Museum of Scotland - Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3
SCI-FUN at Discover Science

A wide range of engaging science activities for a wide range of people!

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8 to 17 April, 10am, Age 7+, Free-Drop in, from 10am until 5pm, University of Edinburgh - Adam House
Why are Superbugs 'Super'?

Explore the science of Superbugs with interactive games

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8, 9, 10, 11, 12 April, 10am, Age 5+, Drop into the museum from 10am until 5pm, National Museum of Scotland - Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3
Build a Monster

The Gene Jury team explain how living things use their genes to grow and survive. You decide whether monsters should uncover all their gene secrets.

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8, 9, 10, 11, 12 April, 11am (60 mins), Age 6 to 10, National Museums of Scotland - Dunfermline Room
Carbon Capture. Who cares? We care!

How can we help our environment? Carbon capture and storage at Longannet Power Station is explained by local school pupils.

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9, 12, 13,14,15, 16 April, 11am (60 mins), Age 10+, University of Edinburgh - Adam House
Dr Bunhead’s Natural Disaster Show (Adam House)

Explore Nature’s mightiest and strangest science experiments, and what happens when they go wrong. Featuring volcanoes, tornadoes and glow in the dark sausages. Bring your own umbrella!

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8 April, 2pm, 3.30pm (30 mins), Age 7+, University of Edinburgh - Adam House
GM’ll Fix It?

Genes can’t be changed by us. Or can they? Join the Gene Jury team down on the farm and discover the importance of genes.

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8, 9, 10, 11, 12 April, 2pm (60 mins), Age 10 to 13, National Museums of Scotland - Dunfermline Room
The Chemistry Show

Find out how Chemistry can be colourful, loud and always exciting with fascinating facts and live experiments.

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9, 10, 11, 16, 17 April, 1pm (10, 11, 16, 17 April), 2pm (9 April) (45 mins), Age 7+, University of Edinburgh - Adam House

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Excel Summer Science School

Do your kids enjoy the fun, exciting and educational events that the Edinburgh International Science Festival offers? If so, they can continue their exploration into the world of science in our 1st ever Excel Summer Science School. Our Summer School programme is a fun packed week of hands-on workshops, experiments and tricks that give your child the opportunity to learn about science in an enjoyable and inspirational atmosphere. If you would like more information about our Summer Science School please click here.