Weekend Family Fun
Weekend Family Fun – John’s Journals
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomDrop in anytime to find out about John's writing in our new exhibition and make up you're own journal to record what's important to you! Suggested donation £1.
Weekend Family Fun – Words, Words, Words
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomSitting alongside our John Muir, Writer exhibition, we are exploring some of the words John used in his writing. Focussing on the story of Stickeen we can see he used very different words to describe Stickeen before and after their adventure. How do you think a stranger would describe your pet, and what words would... Read More
Weekend Family Fun – Words, Words, Words
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomSitting alongside our John Muir, Writer exhibition, we are exploring some of the words John used in his writing. Focussing on the story of Stickeen we can see he used very different words to describe Stickeen before and after their adventure. How do you think a stranger would describe your pet, and what words would... Read More
Weekend Family Fun – Words, Words Words
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomSitting alongside our John Muir, Writer exhibition, we are exploring some of the words John used in his writing. Focussing on the story of Stickeen we can see he used very different words to describe Stickeen before and after their adventure. How do you think a stranger would describe your pet, and what words would... Read More
Christmas Light Switch On!
We are excited be supporting the switch on Dunbar's amazing Christmas lights. We will be open until 6pm to help you keep warm while you wait for the big moment. Pop in for some Christmas shopping, we have some fabulous gift ideas all sustainably sourced within 30 miles of Dunbar. See the spectacular exhibition of... Read More
Weekend Family Fun
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomDays 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 KingdomDays 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
Weekend Family Fun – To a Mouse (or bear!)
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomJohn Muir was a huge fan of Robert Burns carried a copy of his poems everywhere he went. Make your own mouse finger puppet to take home. We also have a copy of 'To a Mouse' for you to read (or have read to you!) Alternatively, make a fridge magnet of the new 'Dunbar Bear'... Read More
Free November drop-in crafts
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomDid 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
Climate Crafty Christmas: Reinvent the wreath
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomJoin North Light Arts to make a wreath from absolutely anything! Bring in pre-loved scraps of fabric, books or toys that you would like to make into a Christmas wreath. Materials will also be provided. Families welcome. Suggested donation £10 per wreath. Booking essential, call 01368 865899 or email museumseast@eastlothian.gov.uk.
