DiscoveryLab
Sat 5 – Sat 19 Apr 2025
16 events
5 floors of fun
infinite inspiration
Where Science Meets Play
Our newly reimagined experience at the City Art Centre – play the role of scientist and let your curiosity run wild as you discover our living laboratory!
Explore five floors packed with hands-on activities designed for all the family to get involved in. Children aged 5–11 can also book entry to one of our premium workshops.
Tickets purchased at City Art Centre on the day cost £1 more.
Prices
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Adults £8
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Child 5+ (Includes 1 Premium Workshop) £16
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Child 3–4 £6
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Child 0–2 Free
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Please Call for Concessions 0131 553 0320
Five Floors of Interactive Activities:
Construction Yard
It's time to tinker! Put your building skills to the test with a series of fun construction challenges, and design and race your very own land yacht.
Power Plant
Get ready to experience a real lightbulb moment! Discover the science behind electricity and experiment with the green energy of the future.
Curiosity Corner
Expand your mind while watching our mini-science cinema, enjoy John Brown's exhibition The Playroom or take a break from the excitement in our Quiet Space.
Exploratorium
Little scientists can explore through play in this space designed for 3–4-year-olds, with engaging story time sessions and fun arts and crafts!
Science Studio
Let your creativity flow as art meets science! Learn about aerodynamics and how things balance in our hands-on crafty activities.
Check out the workshops and drop-in activities...
DiscoveryLab Venue Sponsor
DiscoveryLab is supported by Cirrus Logic. Cirrus Logic is proud to support the Edinburgh Science Festival as it provides hands-on opportunities to explore how science, technology and creativity can shape the future for all.
