Weekend Family Fun

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Days are still cold so why not make a snowflake to stick on our lovely winter scene showing John and Stickeen crossing the ice bridge. The Ice Bridge!   If you would rather, you could also make a fridge magnet for the Dunbar Bear to take home, and find out what happened when John had... Read More

Weekend Family Fun

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Days are still cold so why not make a snowflake to stick on our lovely winter scene showing John and Stickeen crossing the ice bridge.   If you would rather, you could also make a fridge magnet for the Dunbar Bear to take home, and find out what happened when John had an 'Interview with... Read More

February Holiday Drop-In – John’s Animal Heroes!

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

John Muir recognised that we could learn a lot from the animal kingdom. Complete our trail around the Museum and receive some Scottish Wildlife Top Trumps if you get all the answers!  

£1

Free November drop-in crafts

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Did you know that we have drop-in craft activities running throughout winter? You can find them in our temporary exhibition space on the ground floor. They are free and, as part of our Green Tourism commitment, as sustainable as we can make them. This month we were feeling inspired by our current exhibition, the Leaves of Auchencraw.... Read More

Leaves of Auchencraw: Meet the Artist drop-in

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

We'll be hosting two free drop-in meet the artists sessions with the fantastic Sarah Wakefield of Leaves of Auchencraw. Do come along to chat to Sarah about her work and her process - and maybe even witness some book binding in action!

Leaves of Auchencraw: Meet the Artist drop-in

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

We'll be hosting two free drop-in meet the artists sessions with the fantastic Sarah Wakefield of Leaves of Auchencraw. Do come along to chat to Sarah about her work and her process - and maybe even witness some book binding in action!

Wherever a Scotsman Goes… John Muir and Robert Burns

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Discover more about the relationship between John Muir and Robert Burns with our January exhibition. We've set up a reading nook with craft activities and reference books to keep our wee and big visitors entertained!

Free

Curator’s Talk – Introducing Flax Futures

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Where does flax and linen meet local resilience and climate change? Find out as Journeys in Design co-design their exhibition and events across East Lothian. Opening Saturday 5 August, curator John Ennis will offer an introduction to the programme at 11.30am and 2.30pm; the exhibition runs Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sundays 1-5pm. The flax plant, traditionally... Read More

Curator’s Talk – Introducing Flax Futures

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Where does flax and linen meet local resilience and climate change? Find out as Journeys in Design co-design their exhibition and events across East Lothian. Opening Saturday 5 August, curator John Ennis will offer an introduction to the programme at 11.30am and 2.30pm; the exhibition runs Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sundays 1-5pm. The flax plant, traditionally... Read More

Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse drop-in

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Sarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about an item you have but don't know what to do with. Do come along, she would love to see you and catch up!