Edinburgh's Dynamic Earth will host Wallace & Gromit virtual reality event
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Dynamic Earth is set to welcome Scotland's first ever Wallace & Gromit experience as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations.
Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go augmented reality (AR) trail will be delivered from the multi-award-winning animation studio Aardman.
Those behind the summer event, which runs from June 30th to August 31, have billed it as a fun filled family day out 'for cheese-lovers and budding inventors.' Those looking to attend are invited to download the free Wallace & Gromit All Systems Go Augmented Reality app available on both iOS and Android.
Admission will cost £4.50 to the Dynamic Earth event, with those attending able to collect a special activity pack and unique AR location code at the Welcome Desk. The activity pack includes activity sheets and a pair of Gromit ears.
An advert for the event stated: "Young inventors will unlock exciting, augmented reality scenes in the heart of Dynamic Earth, from trying Wallace's Techno Trousers to snapping selfies as the mischievous Feathers McGraw. Make sure your smartphone is ready—there'll be plenty of hilarious photo opportunities you'll want to share with friends and family.
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"Don't forget to tag Dynamic Earth and Wallace & Gromit on social media!
"Edinburgh's only Planetarium is getting in on the action too! As part of the summer celebrations, visitors can catch Wallace & Gromit's out-of-this-world antics on the big dome screen.
"There will be daily showings of the classic A Grand Day Out with additional screenings of The Wrong Trousers on Saturdays and Sundays, continuing until August 31st.
"And that's not all! These special showings will sit alongside our usual awe-inspiring Planetarium favourites, including We Are Stars, You Are Here, and our seasonal presenter lead show What's Up: Summer, exploring the 'super-cool' mysteries of our outer solar system.
"So, whether you're building rockets with Wallace or star-hopping across the universe, there's more to explore at Dynamic Earth this summer!"
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Dynamic Earth added: "We're absolutely over the moon to bring Wallace & Gromit to Dynamic Earth! This imaginative and playful AR trail captures everything we stand for—curiosity, creativity, and a whole lot of fun. It's set to be a summer adventure you won't want to miss!
"So, grab your phone and get ready for an unforgettable day out at Dynamic Earth this summer."
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