Leaves of Auchencraw exhibition
We are excited to welcome Sarah Wakefield’s ‘Leaves of Auchencraw’ to our temporary exhibition space. The exhibition will be open... Read More
Early closure 1st October 2022
Unfortunately John Muir’s Birthplace will be closing at 4pm today (Saturday 1st October). This is due to unforeseen circumstances. We... Read More
Winter opening hours
We can’t believe October is here already and we’re into our winter opening hours! Please note that from 1st October... Read More
What’s so special about bogs?
What’s so special about bogs? We’re very excited about our new peatlands exhibition from the John Muir Trust which promises... Read More
Reduced access on Sunday 17th and late opening Monday 18th July
There may be reduced access to the upper floors of the museum on Sunday 17th July. We will also be... Read More
Slowly Growing exhibition
We are so pleased to be hosting Emily Tough’s exhibition ‘Slowly Growing’ in our temporary exhibition space. The exhibition will... Read More
The Nature Library extension
We are excited to announce that The Nature Library‘s stay at the Birthplace has been extended for another month! You... Read More
The Nature Library: Meet the Artist drop-in
We are excited to be hosting meet the artist drop in sessions with The Nature Library this Saturday (30th April)... Read More
Happy 184th Birthday John Muir!
John Muir was born in Dunbar on April 21st 1838. We celebrate his birthday every year, using the day as... Read More
Easter 2022 Opening Hours and Activities
We will be open during the following hours over Easter. Please note that we will have reduced opening hours on... Read More
