Eleanor Affleck, Author at John Muir's Birthplace

John Muir’s Birthplace be open until 6pm on Sunday 27th November to make sure we don’t miss any of the... Read More

We are excited to welcome Sarah Wakefield’s ‘Leaves of Auchencraw’ to our temporary exhibition space. The exhibition will be open... Read More

Unfortunately John Muir’s Birthplace will be closing at 4pm today (Saturday 1st October). This is due to unforeseen circumstances. We... Read More

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? We’re very excited about our new peatlands exhibition from the John Muir Trust which promises... Read More

There may be reduced access to the upper floors of the museum on Sunday 17th July. We will also be... Read More

We are so pleased to be hosting Emily Tough’s exhibition ‘Slowly Growing’ in our temporary exhibition space. The exhibition will... Read More

We are excited to announce that The Nature Library‘s stay at the Birthplace has been extended for another month! You... Read More

We are excited to be hosting meet the artist drop in sessions with The Nature Library this Saturday (30th April)... Read More

John Muir was born in Dunbar on April 21st 1838. We celebrate his birthday every year, using the day as... Read More