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 until Sunday 14 September 2026.

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

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

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

August 2026

Mon 17 Aug 2026 - 10:15 and 11:30

Wed 19 Aug 2026 - 10:15 and 11:30

Mon 24 Aug 2026 - 10:15 and 11:30

Wed 26 Aug 2026 - 10:15 and 11:30

Mon 31 Aug 2026 - 10:15 and 11:30

September 2026

Wed 2 Sep 2026 - 10:15 and 11:30

Mon 7 Sep 2026 - 10:15 and 11:30

Wed 9 Sep 2026 - 10:15 and 11:30

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.