About Giants
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? How were they discovered?
Visitors to Giants will 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.
The Giants exhibition is designed and produced by the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences.
Ticket information
Ticket prices
| Advance† | On the day | |
| Member | Free | Free |
| Adults | £13 | £14.50 |
| Over 65s | £12 | £13.50 |
| Student, Disabled, Young Scot* | £10 | £11.50 |
| Child 5-15 | £9 | £10.50 |
| National Art Pass | £6.50 | £7.25 |
| Universal credit Adult*** | £3 | £3 |
| Universal credit Child*** | Free | Free |
Free entry for accompanying essential carers.
†Advance ticket prices are applicable up to 23:59:59 the day before.
*Valid ID required.
**Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
***Find out more about Universal Credit tickets, including terms and conditions and eligibility.
10% off when you book as a family
10% off when you buy up to three Child 5–15 tickets alongside up to any two Adult, Over 65s, Student, Young Scot, Disabled, Unemployed tickets, with a maximum of five tickets in total. Cannot be used in conjunction with National Museums Scotland Member tickets or any other discount or promotional offer.
For school bookings, contact schools@nms.ac.uk
Terms and conditions
National Museums Scotland have a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy.
Exhibition highlights
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