Dynamic Earth
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Dynamic Earth

Type: museum

A family attraction next to Holyroodhouse featuring interactive exhibits on the geological history of the planet and a planetarium. The architecture with a glass facade and white steel supports makes it a recognizable landmark at the southeastern entrance to the old town.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~17.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

Ticket includes access to all interactive exhibitions and the dome theater. Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended to avoid waiting in line.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Dynamic Earth

Closed (opens at 10:00) garage/underground 🚶 1 min to the attraction (0m)

Address: Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00–15:00, Weekend: 10:00–17:00

Phone: +44 131 550 7800

Dynamic Earth Car Park

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 1 min to the attraction (70m)

Address: 112-115 Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 131 550 7800

Holyrood Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (318m)

Address: XR2J+F5, Edinburgh

NCP Edinburgh Holyrood Rd

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (454m)

Address: 2 Viewcraig Gardens, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Car Park Edinburgh Waverley Station| APCOA

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (561m)

Address: New Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 345 222 4224

New St Car Park Entrance

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (564m)

Address: New Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

New Street Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (571m)

Address: 1 New Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 345 222 4224

Parking garage Blackfriars St

Open until 23:00 garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (719m)

Address: 8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: 07:00–23:00

Phone: +44 131 200 2323

YourParkingSpace

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (753m)

Address: The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 20 8629 1057

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