History for kids in Scotland presented in a way that’s informative, exciting and lots of fun…

Welcome to Our Dynamic Earth, a five-star walk-through interactive attraction in Edinburgh that is ideal for all the family. Travel back in time to the very beginning of the universe, and embark on an epic voyage through volcanic explosions, the Ice Age and much more…

Start your day of history for kids in Edinburgh by being whisked back to a far-distant age “BD” (before dinosaur!).

Fun history for kids in Edinburgh

History can be great fun for kids providing you present it in the right way. That’s why we’re so proud of our well-researched multi-sensory exhibits which will make your family day trip to Edinburgh such a memorable experience.

And talking of memorable experiences: fancy a bit of time travel? Any self-respecting Dr Who fan will be keen to emulate their favourite time lord by taking a trip back through history – or indeed far into the future.

Just step into our Time Machine and hurtle back to a period soooo long ago that even the dinosaurs aren’t stomping about yet…

…or board the FutureDome, with its 360 degree dome and rotating platforms to experience the fascinating range of possible outcomes for our precious Mother Earth. You might be surprised to find out just how much you and your family can influence the real outcome through things you do every day!

So what does the adventure involve?

Our epic interactive history extravaganza for kids is much more than your average history trip…

• Explore the frozen wastes of the Polar Extremes gallery and admire the flora and fauna of the tropical rainforests. Experience the ferocity of the earth’s might as you see the devastation of earthquakes and volcanoes. Watch footage of precarious ecosystems that hang in the balance.
• Appreciate the full diversity of our earth’s natural phenomena on your visit to Our Dynamic Earth. And remember: one day all this could become history too…
• See for yourself what might be in store for our planet by joining time traveller Vasco in The FutureDome. Here you’ll first be reeled back in time to experience uncontrollable natural disasters, then transported into the future to find out about the vital importance of living in a greener earth.

History for kids in Edinburgh: find out how it all began – and how it all might end…