Monkeys: Our Primate Family

Monkeys: Our Primate Family

National Museums ScotlandProfessional company

The biggest exhibition of primate behaviour ever staged is returning to the National Museum of Scotland. From huge gorillas to tiny mouse lemurs, Monkeys: Our Primate Family explores the remarkable lives of our closest relatives. The exhibition brings together more than 50 taxidermy specimens, including monkeys, apes, lemurs and lorises, allowing visitors to come face-to-face with our primate relatives and discover some of the rarest and most endangered primate species on earth.
Event Details

Monday 28 July - Monday 25 August 2025

Weekdays at 10:00 & 10:15 & 10:30 & 10:45 & 11:00 & 11:15 & 11:30 & 11:45 & 12:00 & 12:15 & 12:30 & 12:45 & 13:00 & 13:15 & 13:30 & 13:45 & 14:00 & 14:15 & 14:30 & 14:45 & 15:00 & 15:15 & 15:30 & 15:45, Weekends at 10:00 & 10:15 & 10:30 & 10:45 & 11:00 & 11:15 & 11:30 & 11:45 & 12:00 & 12:15 & 12:30 & 12:45 & 13:00 & 13:15 & 13:30 & 13:45 & 14:00 & 14:15 & 14:30 & 14:45 & 15:00 & 15:15 & 15:30 & 15:45

696 performances

60 minutes

5 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

£13 (10)

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are tickets for Monkeys: Our Primate Family?

Tickets for Monkeys: Our Primate Family are £13 (10). You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is Monkeys: Our Primate Family being performed?

Monkeys: Our Primate Family is being performed at Exhibition Gallery 1, located at Chambers Street. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is Monkeys: Our Primate Family?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

How do I book tickets for Monkeys: Our Primate Family?

You can book tickets for Monkeys: Our Primate Family through the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe website. Click the "Buy tickets" button on this page to be directed to the booking system.

When is Monkeys: Our Primate Family showing?

Monkeys: Our Primate Family runs from 28 July 2025 to 28 July 2025. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is Monkeys: Our Primate Family about?

Monkeys: Our Primate Family is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Performance

Monkeys: Our Primate Family is a exhibitions performance at Exhibition Gallery 1 during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

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Venue: Exhibition Gallery 1

Exhibition Gallery 1 is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £13

Age Guidance: 0+

Content Warnings: Audience required to walk or move around during the performance

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Monkeys: Our Primate Family represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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