The teeth of a megalodon shark, set in a glass display case in the lifesize shape of the megalodon's jaw.
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Member Preview Day and Evening: Giants

Fri 30 Jan 2026, 10:00 - 20:00

National Museum of Scotland

Free for Members, booking required

About Member Preview Day and Evening: Giants

Enjoy an exclusive Preview of Giants and see our newest exhibition before it opens to the public.

Giants showcases the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. 

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition. 

Encounter Otodus megalodon, the largest shark to have ever swum the oceans, and Titanoboa, the biggest ever snake. What advantages did their immense size offer? Why did they eventually face extinction? And how were they discovered? 

Visitors to Giants can immerse themselves in the world of a palaeontologist. Use interactives to learn how fossils have been discovered, and find out how prehistoric giants have been reconstructed. 

Explore how today’s giant animals – such as whales, gorillas and elephants – face threats from human activity and climate change. Learn how we can act now to ensure their protection for future generations.

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.  

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland. 

Good to know

Extended opening hours

To give Members more time to enjoy this exhibition preview, we have extended our exhibition opening hours until 20:00. 

Last entry is at 19:00. If you would like to visit the exhibition after 16:45, you will need to enter via the Lothian Street entrance.

Queries or access requirements

If you have any accessibility requirements, or any other queries about this event, please contact membership@nms.ac.uk.

Terms and conditions

National Museums Scotland have a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy.

See our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions.

Designed and produced by

The Giants exhibition is designed and produced by the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. 

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