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Monkeys: Our Primate Family

28th June-30th November 2025

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

This exhibition explores the remarkable lives of our primate relatives and demonstrates how they have adapted to survive in different habitats. The exhibition brings together more than 50 taxidermy specimens,...

Tutankhamun Glasgow: An Immersive Experience

24th July-26th October 2025

Venue: SEC Centre

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition brings Ancient Egypt to life like never before, offering a cutting-edge 90-minute journey back in time. Featuring 8-metre high video projections, VR experiences,...

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The Bubble Show

31st July-17th August 2925

Venue: Piccolo Tent at Assembly George Square Gardens

This is an original, interactive adventure, where the fusion of magic, storytelling and science converge in a breathtaking display of bubble artistry. Whether you're a wide-eyed child or a child at heart,...

Theatre & Cinema

Flowers & Friendship Bracelets

5th September 2025

Venue: Corn Exchange, Haddington

'Shake it Off’ to Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus, dust off all your best dance moves to ‘Vampires’ with Olivia Rodrigo, not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter...

Theatre & Cinema

Hopeful Monsters

5th-6th September 2025

Venue: Studio Theatre

Hopeful Monsters is a piece of tabletop puppetry for adults and children aged 5+ inspired by evolutionary theory. The action is set to an emotive soundtrack and is non-verbal.It’s a tale of survival...

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