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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Edinburgh's Magical Christmas
A Special Lauriston Castle Christmas Magic show with acclaimed Edinburgh Magician Kevin Quantum
Sunday 23 November 2025, 12:00pm -
Rip & Repair
Creative Workshop for families to accompany the exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Thursday 31 July 2025, 10:30am -
Rip & Repair
Creative Workshop for families to accompany the exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Thursday 31 July 2025, 10:30am -
Zoom In/Cropped Out
Creative Workshop for families to accompany the exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Saturday 2 August 2025, 10:30am -
Tracing Time: Past, Present, Future
Creative Workshop for families to accompany the exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Tuesday 5 August 2025, 10:30am -
Messy Masterpieces
Creative Workshop for families to accompany the exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Wednesday 6 August 2025, 10:30am -
Rip & Repair
Creative Workshop for families to accompany the exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Tuesday 12 August 2025, 10:30am -
Zoom In/Cropped Out
Creative Workshop for families to accompany the exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Wednesday 13 August 2025, 10:30am -
Tracing Time: Past, Present, Future
Creative Workshop for families to accompany the exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Saturday 30 August 2025, 10:30am -
Messy Masterpieces
Creative Workshop for families to accompany the exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
Saturday 6 September 2025, 10:30am -
The Woodland Trust at Lauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle Special Family Events
Sunday 13 July 2025, 10:00am
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Museum of Childhood
Free entry | Recommended donation £5 | Last entry 4.30pm
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 - 7.30pm |Mimi's Little Bakehouse Mon - Sun 9am - 5pm
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.