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What’s so special about bogs?

04 Aug 2022
What’s so special about bogs? We’re very excited about our new peatlands exhibition from the John Muir Trust which promises... Read More

Slowly Growing exhibition

24 Jun 2022
We are so pleased to be hosting Emily Tough’s exhibition ‘Slowly Growing’ in our temporary exhibition space. The exhibition will... Read More

The Nature Library extension

14 May 2022
We are excited to announce that The Nature Library‘s stay at the Birthplace has been extended for another month! You... Read More

The Nature Library: Meet the Artist drop-in

29 Apr 2022
We are excited to be hosting meet the artist drop in sessions with The Nature Library this Saturday (30th April)... Read More

Happy 184th Birthday John Muir!

21 Apr 2022
John Muir was born in Dunbar on April 21st 1838. We celebrate his birthday every year, using the day as... Read More

Easter 2022 Opening Hours and Activities

15 Apr 2022
We will be open during the following hours over Easter. Please note that we will have reduced opening hours on... Read More

The Nature Library

02 Apr 2022
Friday 1st April – Sunday 15th May 2022 Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 1pm – 5pm We are... Read More
water picture

Water-way; Following the Papana Water to Belhaven Bay

04 Feb 2022
An exhibition of paintings and poetry included in a limited edition book by Anna Davis with a film by Eric... Read More
water picture

Water-way; Following the Papana Water to Belhaven Bay

04 Feb 2022
An exhibition of paintings and poetry included in a limited edition book by Anna Davis with a film by Eric... Read More
john muir's birthplace dusk

Happy New Year!

06 Jan 2022
We are delighted that John Muir’s Birthplace is the only East Lothian Council Museum open throughout January. We are open... Read More
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