Explore how science is shaping the future with Edinburgh Science Festival this Spring.

From 30 March – 14 April, discover new and innovative ways to engage with nature and the world of plants through our series of events, exhibitions and workshops taking place across the Garden this Spring. Explore humanity’s complex relationships with the botanical world through our powerful exhibitions that tell stories of scientific discoveries, colonial histories and cultural heritage.

Join our series of guided walks and tours to gain a behind the scenes view of our exhibitions or deeper insight into our living collection through close encounters with lichens.

Younger visitors can get active on our Easter Trail and hunt for the golden egg, learning about nesting animals as they explore the garden, before collecting a yummy Easter treat! There is lots of fun for families through our free activity programme, ‘Build a Better City with LEGO®’, ‘Meet a Scientist’, create your own ‘Frankenstein Plant’ and much more.