Workshop
Summer Activity – John Muir’s Inventions
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWhat does John Muir have in common with Wallace and Gromit? Find out about his Early Rising Machine, along with other wonderful inventions! Come up with own amazing invention. Spaces limited, please use the link to book in advance. Suitable for ages 5-11.
Summer Activity – John Muir Rocks!
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomTo celebrate the start of the John Muir & Geology Exhibition this coming weekend, come long to find out all about the geology and fossils that can be found around Dunbar, and that inspired a young John Muir into a lifetime of exploring! Spaces limited. please use the website below to book your place, suitable... Read More
Summer Activity – Marvellous Minibeasts
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWhat have wriggly worms, scuttling spiders and buzzing bees ever done for us? Find out about the crucial work this army of minibeasts performs for our planet and how difficult life would be without them. Limited spaces so please use the link below to book your space. Suitable for ages 5-11.
Summer Activity – National Park Art
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomBe inspired by our exhibition 'Kindred Souls' which looks at John Muir's friendship with the landscape artist William Keith. Look at some of his paintings from the USA and create your own favourite landscape. Call 01368 865899 to book your space, suitable for ages 5-11.
Summer Activity – John Muir’s Animals
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomJoin us for some of John's favourite animal stories and make your own animal masks to take home. Call 01368 865899 to book, suitable for ages 5-11.
Summer Activity – Minibeast Mayhem
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWhat have minibeasts ever done for us? Come along to find out exactly how much trouble our planet would be in without these marvellous creatures. Call 01368 865899 to book. Suitable for ages 5 - 11.
Refreshing the John Muir Birthplace Exhibition @ 2024 Green Futures Festival
Queen Margaret University Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, United KingdomDo you have any ideas about how we can best use the museum to engage with the climate emergency? Join Duncan Smeed and Liz McLean (John Muir Birthplace Trust) for a session on our top floor refresh at John Muir's Birthplace. At the moment the top floor hosts an exhibition about John Muir's legacy. This... Read More
Nature writing workshop with Elspeth Wilson
Dunbar Town House Museum High Street, Dunbar , United KingdomWe are really excited to be hosting a workshop with experienced writer and facilitator Elspeth Wilson. Join Elspeth for a relaxed, creative session on writing about the natural world. This will be a supportive space where all abilities and confidence levels are welcome! 2-4pm (including a break) Thursday 28th March Dunbar Town House Free to... Read More
The Oak Tree’s Community: Spinning Workshop
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomSpinning a Yarn at John Muir's Birthplace Wednesday 16th October 10am - 12.30pm Learn how to spin using wool dyed with oak leaves and bark from North Light's solar dye jars. Make friendship bracelets and spin on twiggy spindles to make longer lengths of yarn for the final workshop. For details contact Jo on 07484210758... Read More
The Oak Tree’s Community: Stitching, felting, weaving
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomA Stitch in Time at John Muir’s Birthplace Thursday 17th October 10am – 12.30pm Stitch felted 'secret pockets' for the museum display, use handspun yarn to embellish and make cords for hanging. Learn Viking knitting on a lucet to make caterpillars and snails or let your imagination run wild! Use oak twigs to make tiny... Read More
