Programme
Discover Science with the University of Edinburgh at the Museum
Discover Science with the University of Edinburgh at The National Museum of Scotland is packed with loads of hands-on stuff for families to do. Many activities are free!
See below for a full list of Discover Science events.
Discover how seeds grow into plants, how insect and human eyes work, why Thomas Watson, Chairman of IBM was so wrong about computers and what we need to eat to make a perfect ‘poo’.
Plus don’t miss Flame On the hottest science show in existence, and Dr Bunhead’s Crash Test Jelly Babies, full of bangs, destruction and 100% pure live science, and National Museums Scotland Events.
In Connect, the museum’s hands-on science and technology gallery, home to Dolly the sheep, you can design a robot, test drive a Formula One racing car, power up a generator or even blast off into outer space.
Whilst you’re there don’t miss Silver: Made in Scotland – an exhibition of over 350 shining examples, from a communal drinking cup belonging to Robert the Bruce to Billy Connolly’s own silver teapot.
Click National Museums of Scotland to find out about other events on during the festival.
Join the Gene Jury team to discover how living things use their genes to grow and survive, and decide whether monsters should uncover their gene secrets.
26 to 30 March, Starts at 1.45pm and 3.15pm (Lasts for 1 hour), Age 7+,
National Museum of Scotland - Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3
Add computer programming to your skills. It’s fun and not as hard as you think! Create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art and share them on the web.
31 March to 4 April, Starts at 10.30am, 12 Noon and 1.30pm (Lasts for 1 hour), Age 8+,
National Museum of Scotland - Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3
Find out more about the world we live in, how the Earth was made, and how we can help prevent its destruction.
31 March to 4 April, Drop-in 10am to 4.30pm, Age 7+, Free - Just turn up on the day,
National Museum of Scotland - Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3
Dr Bunhead presents an hour of 100% pure live science, testing inanimate objects to destruction. Science made scary with all the nasty bits left in. Not suitable for people with an allergy to bangs.
1 to 4 April, 11am (1 hour), Age 7+,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre
Do you think plant seeds have nothing going on inside? Think again. Find out about the amazing biology of seeds!
26 to 30 March, Drop-in 10am to 4.30pm, Age 7+, Free - Just turn up on the day,
National Museum of Scotland - Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3
What is fire? What is its history? How can we use it? Find out in Glasgow Science Centre's hottest science show, with floating fire balls and lightning strikes!
26 to 29 March, 2pm (40 mins), Age 5+, Please note this price differs from the price originally stated in the printed programme,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre
"I think there is a world market for... maybe five computers" (Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943). Watson may have been wrong, but there are some truly great ideas in computing that have never dated.
31 March to 4 April, Starts at 3.30pm (Last 1 hour), Age 10+, Please ensure you have obtained a ticket prior to attending this event,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre
The most disgusting, sticky, sloppy show you’ll ever see. Join us for this revolting show as we crush, mush and slush our food in the quest to make the perfect poo!
26 to 30 March, 11am (1 hour), Age 5+,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre
Rainbows are a rare and beautiful sight in nature. Create your very own rainbows in this workshop, or construct a colourful kaleidoscope.
26 to 30 March, Starts at 10.45pm and 12.15pm (Lasts for 45 minutes), Age 7+,
National Museum of Scotland - Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3
Find out what scientists in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh are doing to keep humans and animals healthy.
29 March to 4 April, Drop-in 10am to 4.30pm, Age 7+, Free - Just turn up on the day,
National Museum of Scotland - Hawthornden Court
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