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leaf animals

Weekend Family Fun – Leafy Art

03 Sep 2017
As the leaves start to turn and fall off the trees, why not see what beautiful works of art you can turn them... Read More
Queensferry crossing

Weekend Family Fun – Bridge Challenge

23 Aug 2017
To celebrate the opening of the new Queensferry Crossing this week, we challenge you to build a bridge from material... Read More
pebble pet

Summer Family Fun – Rock Creatures

27 Jun 2017
To celebrate our John Muir & Geology Exhibition, come along to make your own rock creature – what will you... Read More
minibeasts

Summer Family Fun – Marvellous minibeasts

27 Jun 2017
Drop in anytime to celebrate to marvellous minibeasts that surround us and help keep our planet healthy. Make your own... Read More
paper plate

Summer Family Fun – Pottery Pieces

27 Jun 2017
Have a go at being an Archaeologist! Try to put together the pieces of our pottery that have been found... Read More
make your own national park

Summer Family Fun – Make your Own National Park

27 Jun 2017
Drop in anytime to have a go at designing your own National Park – will you go dramatic scenery or... Read More
minibeasts

Summer Activity – Marvellous Minibeasts

27 Jun 2017
What have wriggly worms, scuttling spiders and buzzing bees ever done for us? Find out about the crucial work this... Read More
Dunbar Geology

Summer Activity – John Muir Rocks!

27 Jun 2017
To celebrate the start of the John Muir & Geology Exhibition this coming weekend, come long to find out all... Read More
paper flowers

Weekend Family Fun – Crafty flowers

24 May 2017
Drop in anytime from Friday lunchtime until Sunday to make your own lovely summer flowers.
Salt dough fossils

Weekend Family Fun – Salt dough Fossils

24 May 2017
Drop in anytime to find out how fossils are made and make your very own salt dough version!
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Recent News

John Muir’s Birthplace is open as usual!
15 May 2025
April at John Muir’s Birthplace
10 Apr 2025
Service update – early closure 19th March
19 Mar 2025
High Street road closure Monday 10th March – Wednesday 12th March
07 Mar 2025
A Stitch in Time
05 Feb 2025

John Muir’s Birthplace

126 High Street
Dunbar
East Lothian
EH42 1JJ
Scotland

01368 865 899

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Opening Times

Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 1pm – 5pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

Last entry 30 minutes before close.

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