More Science

In our hands-on science and technology gallery, connect with Dolly the sheep, design a robot, test drive a Formula One racing car, power up a generator or blast off into outer space - all from the comfort of the museum!

Daily, Drop in from 10am, Age 5+, Event and admission to the museum is free. For further information please telephone National Museum of Scotland on 0131 247 4422 or visit http://www.nms.ac.uk,
National Museum of Scotland - Connect Gallery

Do you read the safety cards on aeroplane journeys? What do you need to know to be safe in your own car or home? Spot the risks and then create a card so you can let people know how to stay safe and sound.

20 March to 7 April, From 11.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm (20 mins), Age 3+, Drop in, no need to book. Event is free with admission. Admission tickets are available from National Museum of Flight. For further information please telephone National Museum of Flight on 01620 897 420 or visit http://www.nms.ac.uk/museumofflighthome,
National Museum of Flight

Dr Angus Miller

Explore the rocky headland of Dunbar, and discover how the coastline has been shaped by erosion. Learn how the hard igneous rocks, left behind from volcanic eruptions, have withstood the weathering shaping the history and character of the town.

31 March, 3 and 5 April, 2pm (2.5 hours), Age 11+, Tickets for these events are available from the Science Festival Box Office. For further information please telephone 0131 555 5488 or visit www.geowalks.co.uk,
Geowalks

This film is presented by ICMS (http://www.icms.org.uk). Please click on the title to find out more details.

3 April, 5.45pm (2hrs20), Certificate 15, Tickets are available from Edinburgh Filmhouse at £6/£4.50. See all three films in this season and get 15% off. For further information please telephone 0131 228 2689 or visit www.filmhousecinema.com,
Filmhouse

The UK Premiere of this film is presented by ICMS (http://www.icms.org.uk). Please click on the title to find out more details.

27 March, 5.45pm (2hrs25), 15+, Tickets are available from Edinburgh Filmhouse at £6/£4.50. See all three films in this season and get 15% off. For further information please telephone 0131 228 2689 or visit www.filmhousecinema.com,
Filmhouse

This film is presented by ICMS (http://www.icms.org.uk). Please click on the title to find out more details.

1 April, 5.45pm (2hrs20), Certificate 15, Tickets are available from Edinburgh Filmhouse at £6/£4.50. See all three films in this season and get 15% off. For further information please telephone 0131 228 2689 or visit www.filmhousecinema.com,
Filmhouse

When did you last see a real live dinosaur? Never? Look again! Join our team challenge workshop and find out how birds have evolved from dinosaurs and just who your ancestors were.

25 March to 4 April, 2pm (1 hour), Age 5+,
Scottish Seabird Centre

Explore a different topic each day from Archaeology to Zoology. Meet museum staff, see objects and specimens up close, and find out how we use science to preserve, identify and investigate all kinds of exciting things! Free.

26 March to 28 March and 31 March to 4 April, 2pm (20 mins), Age 6+, Event and admission to the museum if free. For further information please telephone National Museum of Scotland on 0131 247 4422 or visit www.nms.ac.uk,
National Museum of Scotland

This beautiful precious metal has long symbolised wealth, power and success. See 350 shining examples, past and present, from a communal drinking cup linked with Robert the Bruce to a teapot for Billy Connolly, and delve into the science of silver.

25 January to 27 April, Drop in from 10am, All ages, £6/£5/Children 12 and under Free. Tickets are available from the National Museum of Scotland Ticket Desk. Book now on 0131 225 7534 or www.nms.ac.uk/silver,
National Museum of Scotland

Take a tour of the new science of astrochemistry using posters, video material and hands-on exhibits. This active science is revealing how chemistry controls the workings of the universe and attempting to answer questions on the origins of life.

4 to 6 April, 10am, All ages, Event is free with admission. Admission tickets are available from Our Dynamic Earth. For further information please telephone Our Dynamic Earth on 0131 550 7800 or visit www.dynamicearth.co.uk,
Our Dynamic Earth