Relaxed Day @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
2025-02-23 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s Science Centre & Planetarium, is holding Relaxed Opening Hours on 23rd February. The Relaxed Opening Hours aim to provide a calm and inclusive environment for visitors; designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed visit, but open to everyone. These sessions prioritise sensory comfort without compromising on the overall Dynamic Earth experience.
During Relaxed Opening hours, the following changes will be made:

Reduced visitor numbers throughout the day.
Alterations to lighting and audio features.
Additional accessibility resources available, including sensory bags, social stories and sensory maps.
Disability and neurodiversity awareness training for staff.
Captions on all videos, and BSL interpretation on the 3pm Planetarium show.
A wide range of sensory aids
Flexible admission to our tour and Planetarium.
Designated quiet space for visitors to use.
If you have any specific needs, please contact us beforehand so we can provide the best possible experience for you.

Deaf Science Day @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
2025-03-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s Science Centre & Planetarium, is hosting Deaf Science Day on Wednesday 12th March.
In collaboration with the Scottish Sensory Centre at Edinburgh University, Dynamic Earth will open its doors with special adjustments made with Deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors in mind as part of our first ever Deaf Science Day.
What to Expect:

Subtitled exhibits throughout the day
Brightened spaces to ensure interpreters are easily visible
Planetarium shows with BSL interpretation
School workshops delivered in BSL by inspiring Deaf scientists

At Dynamic Earth, we believe everyone can be a problem solver of the future! This event is a unique opportunity to inspire curiosity and creativity in science while making adjustments to ensure Deaf visitors feel welcome and engaged.
Tickets can be purchased on the day at Dynamic Earth.

Discovery Day - relaxed opening @ Francis Crick Institute, London
2025-06-21 09:30 - 11:00 | The Frances Crick Institute, London, Greater London, NW1 1AT, United Kingdom
Join us for a relaxed opening of Discovery Day, designed for families who prefer a quieter and calmer environment to experience our pop-up science festival. This free, ticketed event offers an opportunity to explore and enjoy various activities inside the Crick before the building opens to the public.
Your free ticket grants access to the activities from 9.30 – 10.30, followed by a relaxed Science Magic show from 10.30 – 11.00.
Discovery Day will open to the public at 11.00 and we will ask ticket holders to exit the building after the show. Our outside activities will start at 11.00, so you are welcome to stay and enjoy these whilst it is quieter earlier in the day.
Here is a little taster of some of the activities you can enjoy inside the Crick as part of the relaxed opening:

Fruit Piano – make an apple sing! Turn fresh fruit into musical keys and explore sensors, coding, and electronics.
Rainbow Mixing – create dazzling rainbow patterns by controlling colourful liquids. Discover how science, electronics, and coding come together in cool tech used by researchers.
Crick News – lights, camera, action! Take the spotlight and interview a scientist to ask your burning questions and learn more about life in the lab at the Crick.

After you’ve booked your tickets, we will send out more information the week before the event, so you can plan your time at the Crick with your family.
Our relaxed opening is especially suitable for children, young people, and families with members who are autistic, neurodivergent, have sensory needs or anyone who would benefit from visiting the museum when it is less crowded. This event is suitable for families with children aged 6+.
Please book the correct number of tickets for your family group, under one booking. Each individual needs their own ticket to attend. We will not admit lone adults or unaccompanied children. Please ensure everyone in your group has a valid, individual ticket. This is due to both safeguarding reasons and the capacity of the event.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Quiet Afternoon @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
2025-08-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Join us for a Quiet Afternoon on Sunday 24th August 2025, from 2pm – 5pm.
During our Quiet Afternoons, you will find reduced visitor numbers and a designated a quiet space for all to use. Additionally, all videos in our galleries will be captioned and the 4pm Planetarium show includes BSL interpretation.
Accessibility is essential to what we do at Dynamic Earth to allow everyone to discover understanding and empathy for the Earth. In addition to reduced capacity, our standard accessibility features include additional resources such as sensory bags, social stories, and sensory maps. Our staff undergo disability and neurodiversity awareness training, and we offer a wide range of sensory aids.
Further information on visitor accessibility can be found here. If there are any other adjustments we can make to facilitate your visit please get in touch with us at enquiries@dynamicearth.org.uk

Relaxed Opening Hours @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
2025-09-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s Science Centre & Planetarium is hosting its relaxed opening day. This day aims to provide a calm and inclusive environment for visitors; designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed visit, but open to everyone. These sessions prioritise sensory comfort without compromising on the overall Dynamic Earth experience.
During Relaxed Opening hours, the following changes will be made:

Reduced visitor numbers throughout the day.
Alterations to lighting and audio features.
Additional accessibility resources available, including sensory bags, social stories and sensory maps.
Disability and neurodiversity awareness training for staff.
Captions on all videos, and BSL interpretation on selected Planetarium shows.
A wide range of sensory aids
Flexible admission to our tour and Planetarium.
Designated quiet space for visitors to use.

If you have any specific needs, please contact us beforehand at enquiries@dynamicearth.org.uk so we can provide the best possible experience for you.

Quiet Afternoon @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
2025-10-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Join us for a Quiet Afternoon on Sunday 26th October 2025, from 3pm – 6pm.
During our Quiet Afternoons, you will find reduced visitor numbers and a designated a quiet space for all to use. Additionally, all videos in our galleries will be captioned and the 5pm Planetarium show includes BSL interpretation.
Accessibility is essential to what we do at Dynamic Earth to allow everyone to discover understanding and empathy for the Earth. In addition to reduced capacity, our standard accessibility features include additional resources such as sensory bags, social stories, and sensory maps. Our staff undergo disability and neurodiversity awareness training, and we offer a wide range of sensory aids.
Further information on visitor accessibility can be found here. If there are any other adjustments we can make to facilitate your visit please get in touch with us at enquiries@dynamicearth.org.uk

Relaxed Day @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
2025-11-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Dynamic Earth’s Relaxed Opening Hours aim to provide a calm and inclusive environment for visitors; designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed visit, but open to everyone. These sessions prioritise sensory comfort without compromising on the overall Dynamic Earth experience.
We are looking forward to our next Relaxed Opening Hours Day on Thursday 13th November 2025.  We want everyone to have the entire day to fully experience all that Dynamic Earth has to offer. That’s why our Relaxed Hours run throughout the whole day from 10am-3pm.
During our Relaxed Opening Hours day, the following adjustments are made:
Reduced visitor numbers throughout the day.
Alterations to lighting and audio features.
Additional accessibility resources available, including sensory bags, social stories and sensory maps.
Disability and neurodiversity awareness training for staff.
Captions on all videos, and BSL interpretation on selected Planetarium shows.
A wide range of sensory aids
Flexible admission to our tour and Planetarium.
Designated quiet space for visitors to use.
Further information on visitor accessibility can be found here. If there are any other adjustments we can make to facilitate your visit please get in touch with us at enquiries@dynamicearth.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming your to our next Relaxed Opening Hours Day.

Relaxed Day @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
2026-01-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Dynamic Earth’s Relaxed Opening Hours aim to provide a calm and inclusive environment for visitors; designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed visit, but open to everyone. These sessions prioritise sensory comfort without compromising on the overall Dynamic Earth experience.
We are looking forward to our next Relaxed Opening Hours Day on Friday 30th January 2026.  We want everyone to have the entire day to fully experience all that Dynamic Earth has to offer. That’s why our Relaxed Hours run throughout the whole day from 10am-3pm.
During our Relaxed Opening Hours day, the following adjustments are made:

Reduced visitor numbers throughout the day.
Alterations to lighting and audio features.
Additional accessibility resources available, including sensory bags, social stories and sensory maps.
Disability and neurodiversity awareness training for staff.
Captions on all videos, and BSL interpretation on selected Planetarium shows.
A wide range of sensory aids
Flexible admission to our tour and Planetarium.
Designated quiet space for visitors to use.

Further information on visitor accessibility can be found here. If there are any other adjustments we can make to facilitate your visit please get in touch with us at enquiries@dynamicearth.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming your to our next Relaxed Opening Hours Day.

Relaxed Day @ Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
2026-03-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Dynamic Earth’s Relaxed Opening Hours aim to provide a calm and inclusive environment for visitors; designed for those who would benefit from a more relaxed visit, but open to everyone. These sessions prioritise sensory comfort without compromising on the overall Dynamic Earth experience.
We are looking forward to our next Relaxed Opening Hours Day on Sunday 1st March 2026.  We want everyone to have the entire day to fully experience all that Dynamic Earth has to offer. That’s why our Relaxed Hours run throughout the whole day from 10am-5pm.
During our Relaxed Opening Hours day, the following adjustments are made:

Reduced visitor numbers throughout the day.
Alterations to lighting and audio features.
Additional accessibility resources available, including sensory bags, social stories and sensory maps.
Disability and neurodiversity awareness training for staff.
Captions on all videos, and BSL interpretation on selected Planetarium shows.
A wide range of sensory aids
Flexible admission to our tour and Planetarium.
Designated quiet space for visitors to use.

Further information on visitor accessibility can be found here. If there are any other adjustments we can make to facilitate your visit please get in touch with us at enquiries@dynamicearth.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming your to our next Relaxed Opening Hours Day.
