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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre
Free Family Activity Space in the Heart of the Gallery
Tue 13 Dec 2022 to Fri 13 Dec 2024 -
Family Activity Area in Museum of Edinburgh
Free Family Activity Space in the Heart of the Museum
Wed 14 Dec 2022 to Tue 24 Dec 2024 -
A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle Family Events
Sunday 15 December 2024, 12:30pm -
Edinburgh's Festival of Faiths
A Three Day Festival to celebrate Edinburgh900: City of Diversity
Friday 15 August 2025, 1:00pm -
Music Encounters
Music at Lauriston Castle to celebrate Edinburgh900: City of Diversity
Saturday 26 July 2025, 1:00pm -
The Legacy of Edinburgh's Victorian Swimming Baths
A Lecture to celebrate Edinburgh900: City of Leisure
Friday 20 June 2025, 2:00pm -
Wild Food: What to forage in spring
Family Nature Foraging Workshop in association with the 'Nurture through Nature with Children’s Books' exhibition at the Museum of Edinburgh
Sunday 27 April 2025, 2:00pm -
Remembering the Gardens of Childhood
Family Nature Workshop in association with the ‘Nurture through Nature with Children’s Books’ exhibition at the Museum of Edinburgh
Sunday 1 June 2025, 2:00pm -
Dandelions and Other Lost Words: Family Storytelling
Family Storytelling session in association with the 'Nurture through Nature with Children’s Books' exhibition at the Museum of Edinburgh
Saturday 9 August 2025, 2:00pm -
Dandelions and Other Lost Words: Family Storytelling
Family Storytelling session in association with the 'Nurture through Nature with Children’s Books' exhibition at the Museum of Edinburgh
Saturday 9 August 2025, 3:00pm -
Off the Beaten Path: A Storytelling Journey into Childhood’s Imagined Worlds
Family Storytelling session in association with the 'Nurture through Nature with Children’s Books' exhibition at the Museum of Edinburgh
Saturday 16 August 2025, 2:00pm -
Off the Beaten Path: A Storytelling Journey into Childhood’s Imagined Worlds
Family Storytelling session in association with the 'Nurture through Nature with Children’s Books' exhibition at the Museum of Edinburgh
Saturday 16 August 2025, 3:00pm -
Characters from Nature
Family Folklore Workshop in association with ‘Nurture through Nature with Children’s Books’ at Museum of Edinburgh
Saturday 26 July 2025, 10:30am -
Characters from Nature
Family Folklore Workshop in association with ‘Nurture through Nature with Children’s Books’ at Museum of Edinburgh
Saturday 26 July 2025, 1:30pm -
I’ve an Angel in the Oven: The sublime art of William Wilson
Lecture to Accompany the exhibition ‘Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland’
Thursday 20 February 2025, 2:00pm -
Space Day / Into Infinity and Beyond
Lauriston Castle Family Workshops
Wednesday 9 April 2025, 10:00am -
Minibeasts and Insects / A Bug's Life
Lauriston Castle Family Workshops
Sunday 13 July 2025, 10:00am -
Pirate Day / Shiver Me Timbers
Lauriston Castle Family Workshops
Saturday 20 September 2025, 10:00am -
World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle Family Drop-in events
Sunday 18 May 2025, 10:00am -
The Big Draw at Lauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle Family Drop-in events
Monday 13 October 2025, 10:00am -
The Big Draw at Lauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle Family Drop-in events
Friday 17 October 2025, 10:00am -
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Lauriston Castle Family Events (Two day event)
Saturday 26 April 2025, 11:00am -
The Lauriston Castle Teddy Bear's Picnic
Lauriston Castle Special Family Events
Saturday 19 July 2025, 1:00pm -
Terrible Tales from the Castle!
Lauriston Castle Special Family Events
Sunday 3 August 2025, 10:30am -
The Lost Plans
Outdoor Family Escape Room Experience at Lauriston Castle
Sunday 31 August 2025, 2:00pm -
A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle Special Family Events
Sunday 14 December 2025, 12:30pm -
The return of visitors from the past
A Lauriston Castle Costumed Performance
Sunday 11 May 2025, 1:30pm -
The return of visitors from the past
A Lauriston Castle Costumed Performance
Sunday 11 May 2025, 3:00pm -
Edinburgh's Magical Christmas
A Special Lauriston Castle Christmas Magic show with acclaimed Edinburgh Magician Kevin Quantum
Sunday 23 November 2025, 12:00pm
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Museum of Childhood
Free entry | Recommended donation £5 | Last entry 4.30pm
Festive Opening hours:
24th and 31st December: Last admission 3pm
25th and 26th December/1st and 2nd January: Closed
27th December and 3rd January: Open 11am-5pm.
We wish you a happy festive season.
The Museum of Childhood has a place in the hearts of millions. The first museum in the world dedicated to the history of childhood, it displays toys and games from across the generations.
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Lauriston Castle
Free entry to the grounds | Gates open 8am - 4.30pm | Mimi's Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm; Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm
A 16th century tower house with early 19th century additions set in stunning grounds overlooking the Firth of Forth.
For our diverse and exciting events programme, click here.