About Giants exhibition visit

Go on an immersive journey through time to discover the awe-inspiring giant animals that roamed Earth after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

'Giants' runs from Saturday 31 January to Sunday 14 September 2026.

Booking requests open in November 2025.

What will my pupils do?

Pupils will get the opportunity to:

  • Encounter life-sized giants and see 3D models and nearly complete fossil skeletons of prehistoric giants such as Titanoboa (giant snake), Paraceratherium (giant rhinoceros), Otodus megalodon (giant shark), Megatherium (giant sloth), and more
  • Step into the shoes of a palaeontologist: handle replica fossils, use interactive displays, and discover how scientists study ancient life
  • Explore digital projections and reconstructions of ancient habitats, bringing extinct giants to life
  • Learn about today’s giant animals (elephants, whales, gorillas) and the challenges they face, highlighting conservation and environmental stewardship
  • Investigate why these giants grew so large, how they survived, and what led to their extinction
  • Connect science, social studies, and technology through real-world contexts and interactive learning 

Find out more about 'Giants'.

Teaching notes can be downloaded below.

Book our workshop

Why not enhance your visit by booking our workshop?

Eco Explorer: Giants will guarantee access to the exhibition.

Curriculum links

SCN 1-01a  SCN 2-01a  SCN 3-01a  SCN 4-01a  

SCN 1-02a  SCN 2-02a    

SCN 1-20a  SCN 3-20a  SCN 4-20a  

SCN 2-20b    

TCH 1-06a  TCH 2-06a  TCH 3-06a    

TCH 2-07a  TCH 3-07a  TCH 4-07a  

SOC 1-08a   SOC 2-08a  SOC 3-08a  SOC 4-08a  

HWB 1-11a   HWB 2-11a   HWB 3-11a  HWB 4-11a  

LIT 1-02a    LIT 2-02a  LIT 3-02a  LIT 4-02a  

LIT 1-07a    LIT 2-07a    LIT 3-07a   LIT 4-07a

Sustainable development goals

4, 13, 14, 15

Meta skills framework

Self-Management - Focusing, adapting, integrity  

Social Intelligence - Communicating, collaborating, feeling

Innovation - Curiosity, Sense-making, Critical thinking

Timings

Check your booking for timings and arrive at the museum at least 15 minutes before the start of your exhibition visit slot.

Available dates

February 2026

Wed Feb 4 2026

Wed Feb 11 2026

Wed Feb 25 2026

March 2026

Wed 4 Mar 2026

Wed 11 Mar 2026

Wed 18 Mar 2026

Wed 25 Mar 2026

April 2026

Mon 20 Apr 2026

Wed 22 Apr 2026

Mon 27 Apr 2026

Wed 29 Apr 2026

May 2026

Wed 6 May 2026

Mon 11 May 2026

Wed 13 May 2026

Mon 18 May 2026

Wed 20 May 2026

Wed 27 May 2026

June 2026

Mon 1 Jun 2026

Mon 8 Jun 2026

Wed 10 Jun 2026

Mon 15 Jun 2026

Wed 17 Jun 2026

Mon 22 Jun 2026

Wed 24 Jun 2026

Request a visit

Booking Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy
  • National Museums Scotland reserve the right to charge a fee for short notice cancellations or no-shows.
  • Bookings cancelled less than 2 weeks prior to the visit will incur an administration fee of £25.
  • A charge of £50 will apply to no-show or last-minute cancellations.
  • In certain circumstances National Museums Scotland may waive the administration fee.
  • Cancellations should be notified in writing to schools@nms.ac.uk.