john muir
William Keith and John Muir: Kindred Souls
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomCurated by Friends of John Muir’s Birthplace, the theme of the exhibition is the life of artist William Keith and his friendship with John Muir. Entitled ‘William Keith and John Muir: Kindred Souls’, it charts Keith’s life from his birth on 21 November 1838 in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, until he and Muir first met in Yosemite Valley... Read More
An Ingenious Whittler – John Muir The Inventor
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomOur ever-popular temporary exhibition returns celebrating the amazing machines that John Muir invented to make life easier. His designs included clocks and barometers to plans for study desks and 'early rising machines'. Sit on the loafer's chair for a noisy surprise or draw up a blueprint for your own invention!
Inspired by John Muir
This wonderful selection of photos are the winning entries of a joint competition run by John Muir’s Birthplace and the Facebook group Dunbar in Pictures. The photography competition was open to all photographers, professional and amateur alike. The brief encouraged photographers to take time to look at the landscapes around Dunbar and the fine... Read More
New Exhibition – ‘Flora’ by Cathy Bell
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomLook out for our exciting first exhibition of 2019. From 5 January until 16 February, we are proud to host artist Cathy Bell's solo show, 'flora'. In her exhibition of artwork and photography Cathy Bell is concerned with capturing a personal connection with the natural world of "flora". For paintings she has chosen to depict... Read More
School Holiday Family Fun – Valentine cards
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomAt this time of year all thoughts turn to those we love! Why not stop by and make your own Valentine cards showing the things John Muir loved most in his life and the things you love.
John Muir, Writer
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomIn 2014 Dunbar-born John Muir, botanist, geologist, explorer, mountaineer and conservationist, became the 38th Scot to be commemorated in Writers’ Court in Edinburgh. His flagstone carries the words: “I care to live only to entice people to look at Nature’s loveliness.” Muir was convinced that only then would folk protect the environment. Muir sought to... Read More
Easter Holiday Fun! – Make Your Own Graphic Novel
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomTo celebrate our new exhibition, John Muir, Writer, we invite children and families of all ages to drop in and draw your own graphic novel telling the story of John Muir and Stickeen's adventures in Alaska! This free activity is available throughout our opening times from 1 - 22 April, and we would love for... Read More
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 – 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.
The Unruly Mystic: John Muir
Our Lady of the Waves RC Church Hall Westgate, Dunbar, East Lothian, United KingdomFriends of John Muir's Birthplace is proud to present the Dunbar premiere of a new feature documentary on John Muir – the Scottish-born pioneer of the modern nature conservation movement. Independent filmmaker Michael M. Conti will attend the screening at Our Lady Of The Waves R.C Church Hall for an audience Q&A about the man... Read More
