Giants | National Museums Scotland
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Giants | National Museums Scotland
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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 cerrejonensis
, 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.
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.
See our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions
.
Exhibition highlights
Accessibility and facilities
We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.
How to get to the space
You can get to the exhibition gallery by taking the escalator from the Collecting Stories gallery or the lifts in the Grand Gallery.
The entrance doors to the gallery are not automatic. They can be opened by pulling them towards you.
The exit doors to the gallery are not automatic. They can be opened by pushing them away from you.
Wheelchair access
There is significant space to use a wheelchair in the exhibition.
Some of the exhibition text is quite high so may be challenging to read for wheelchair users.
You can borrow a wheelchair from the information desks at the Entrance Hall and Tower Entrance. They cannot be booked in advance.
Seating
There are wooden benches throughout the exhibition.
If you require a folding stool, please ask a member of the Visitor Experience team.
Toilets and baby changing facilities
The nearest toilets are on Level 3 next to the Technology by Design gallery. There are standard toilets and an accessible toilet.
Baby changing tables are in both the female and male toilets.
If you require a changing places toilet, please ask a member of staff.
Sensory resources
Large print guides
There are large print guides available next to the entrance and exit doors of the exhibition.
Sensory map
We have created a sensory map to show all the different sensory experiences in the exhibition.
Download a sensory map
to help you find the areas best suited to you.
Visual story
We have developed a visual story with pictures of the exhibition and information about what to expect from your visit.
Download a visual story
to help you prepare for your visit.
Relaxed sessions
We are having Relaxed Views on the following dates:
Sunday 1 March, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Thursday 16 April, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Sunday 3 May, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Sunday 7 June, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Sunday 5 July, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Sunday 2 August, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Sunday 6 September, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
During these times visitor numbers will be reduced and the soundtracks will be switched off.
Visit our accessibility page
for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.
Designed and produced by
Header image: © RBINS / Jodie Mann
Family Membership
Enjoy a range of benefits, including great days out, free entry, unlimited access to our special exhibitions, and much more.
Find out more
Venue
Special Exhibition Gallery 1, Level 3
Price
Tickets from £13
View full ticket prices
Book now
Related events
Event
Gordon Buchanan: Giants of the Land
Sat 16 May
Join award-winning wildlife filmmaker and presenter Gordon Buchanan as he shares his experiences of filming the world’s great land animals.
National Museum of Scotland
Find out more
Event
Creative Workshop: Paper Creations
Saturday 23 May, 10:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:30
Join paper folding artist Kate Colin for a bespoke workshop, inspired by our Giants exhibition.
National Museum of Scotland
Find out more
Event
Audio Descriptive Tour: Giants
Tue 16 Jun, 17:30 – 19:30
Explore the 'Giants' exhibition with an audio-described tour including tactile opportunities, designed for people who are blind or partially sighted.
National Museum of Scotland
Find out more
Skip to main content
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 cerrejonensis
, 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.
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.
See our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions
.
Exhibition highlights
Accessibility and facilities
We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.
How to get to the space
You can get to the exhibition gallery by taking the escalator from the Collecting Stories gallery or the lifts in the Grand Gallery.
The entrance doors to the gallery are not automatic. They can be opened by pulling them towards you.
The exit doors to the gallery are not automatic. They can be opened by pushing them away from you.
Wheelchair access
There is significant space to use a wheelchair in the exhibition.
Some of the exhibition text is quite high so may be challenging to read for wheelchair users.
You can borrow a wheelchair from the information desks at the Entrance Hall and Tower Entrance. They cannot be booked in advance.
Seating
There are wooden benches throughout the exhibition.
If you require a folding stool, please ask a member of the Visitor Experience team.
Toilets and baby changing facilities
The nearest toilets are on Level 3 next to the Technology by Design gallery. There are standard toilets and an accessible toilet.
Baby changing tables are in both the female and male toilets.
If you require a changing places toilet, please ask a member of staff.
Sensory resources
Large print guides
There are large print guides available next to the entrance and exit doors of the exhibition.
Sensory map
We have created a sensory map to show all the different sensory experiences in the exhibition.
Download a sensory map
to help you find the areas best suited to you.
Visual story
We have developed a visual story with pictures of the exhibition and information about what to expect from your visit.
Download a visual story
to help you prepare for your visit.
Relaxed sessions
We are having Relaxed Views on the following dates:
Sunday 1 March, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Thursday 16 April, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Sunday 3 May, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Sunday 7 June, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Sunday 5 July, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Sunday 2 August, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
Sunday 6 September, 10:00 - 12:00 (last entry 11:00)
During these times visitor numbers will be reduced and the soundtracks will be switched off.
Visit our accessibility page
for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.
Designed and produced by
Header image: © RBINS / Jodie Mann
Family Membership
Enjoy a range of benefits, including great days out, free entry, unlimited access to our special exhibitions, and much more.
Find out more
Venue
Special Exhibition Gallery 1, Level 3
Price
Tickets from £13
View full ticket prices
Book now
Related events
Event
Gordon Buchanan: Giants of the Land
Sat 16 May
Join award-winning wildlife filmmaker and presenter Gordon Buchanan as he shares his experiences of filming the world’s great land animals.
National Museum of Scotland
Find out more
Event
Creative Workshop: Paper Creations
Saturday 23 May, 10:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:30
Join paper folding artist Kate Colin for a bespoke workshop, inspired by our Giants exhibition.
National Museum of Scotland
Find out more
Event
Audio Descriptive Tour: Giants
Tue 16 Jun, 17:30 – 19:30
Explore the 'Giants' exhibition with an audio-described tour including tactile opportunities, designed for people who are blind or partially sighted.
National Museum of Scotland
Find out more