Opened 1999 Architecture firm Hopkins Architects | Phone +44 131 550 7800 Architect Michael Hopkins | |
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Address 112-116 Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AS, UK Hours Closed today TuesdayClosedWednesday10AM–5:30PMThursday10AM–5:30PMFriday10AM–5:30PMSaturday10AM–5:30PMSunday10AM–5:30PMMondayClosedSuggest an edit Similar Holyrood Palace, Holyrood Park, National Museum of Scotland, Camera Obscura, Scottish Parliament Building Profiles | ||
What is our dynamic earth
Dynamic Earth is a visitor attraction in Edinburgh, and also functions as a conference venue. It is in the Holyrood area, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Arthur's Seat.
Contents
The principal focus of Dynamic Earth is to facilitate a better public understanding of the processes that have shaped the Earth (known as earth science). This includes the Big Bang, abiogenesis, plate tectonics and glaciation.
History
The centre opened in 1999 as one of the first major projects supported by the Millennium Commission. The project was part of an urban regeneration plan for former industrial land at the lower end of the Royal Mile.
In the year 2006−07 there were more than 200,000 visitors.
Design
The building's structure consists of a steel mast-supported membrane stretched over a steel skeleton. It was designed by architects Michael Hopkins and Partners. The design incorporates the original wall that former the outer perimeter of the former brewery that was on the site.
The centre's Scientific Director is the British television and radio presenter specialising in scientific and educational programmes Hermione Cockburn