Edinburgh Science Festival: DiscoveryLab
Play the role of scientist and let your curiosity run wild as you discover our living laboratory at the City Art Centre!
About Edinburgh Science Festival: DiscoveryLab
| 5th Apr 2025 to 19th Apr 2025 | |
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City Art Centre 2 Market Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DE |
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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.
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