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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
Bees

Summer Challenge – Week 3 – Bees!

12 Jul 2021
For week 3 of our Summer challenge – we are looking at Bees. Almost 90% of wildflowers and 75% of... Read More
Summer Reading Challenge leaflet

Summer Challenge – Week 1

28 Jun 2021
This Year, for the first time East Lothian Council Museums are joining up with East Lothian Libraries to bring you a series of Summer Challenges.
Wildlife mobile

Half Term Activities

08 Feb 2021
As half-term starts in various parts of the country you might be looking for something to occupy your little darlings,... Read More

Home Activity – Keep a Journal

23 Mar 2020
Over the coming weeks, our buildings may be closed, but we are working hard to put together activities for you... Read More

February Holiday Drop-In – John’s Animal Heroes!

06 Feb 2020
John Muir recognised that we could learn a lot from the animal kingdom. Complete our trail around the Museum and... Read More

Weekend Family Fun

08 Jan 2020
Days are still cold so why not make a snowflake to stick on our lovely winter scene showing John and... Read More

Summer Holiday Activities

04 Jul 2019
Now that the summer holiday are upon us, take the opportunity for some free family time exploring the life of... Read More

Weekend Family Fun – Words, Words Words

31 May 2019
Sitting alongside our John Muir, Writer exhibition, we are exploring some of the words John used in his writing. Focussing... Read More

Weekend Family Fun – Words, Words, Words

31 May 2019
Sitting alongside our John Muir, Writer exhibition, we are exploring some of the words John used in his writing. Focussing... Read More
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