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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre
Free Family Activity Space in the Heart of the Gallery
Tue 25 Feb to Wed 31 Dec 2025 -
Family Activity Area in Museum of Edinburgh
Free Family Activity Space in the Heart of the Museum
Thu 12 Dec 2024 to Thu 31 Dec 2026 -
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 -
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 -
Sakura at Lauriston Castle
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 -
The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I
Lauriston Castle Family Theatre with The Three Inch Fools
Tuesday 1 July 2025, 7:00pm -
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Lauriston Castle Family Theatre with The Three Inch Fools
Wednesday 9 July 2025, 7:00pm -
Leili and the Blue Balloon: Bahá’í-inspired Storytelling for Children
Children's storytelling session to complement the exhibition 'Four Seasons in Faith: Worship in Edinburgh Throughout the Year'
Friday 11 April 2025, 2:00pm
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Museum of Childhood
Free entry | Recommended donation £5 | Last entry 4.30pm
Due to emergency repair works taking place in the venue, The Museum of Childhood will be closed on Monday 3rd March. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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 Little Bakehouse Mon - 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.