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Weekend Family Fun – Feed the Birds

14 Dec 2017
During these cold wet months of winter, our feathered friends can sometimes have trouble finding food.  Why not be a... Read More
minibeast hotel

Half Term Family Fun – Minibeast Hotels

05 Sep 2017
As our creepy crawly friends prepare to go to sleep for the winter, make them their very own hotel to put... Read More
leaf drawing

Weekend Family Fun – Drawing Nature

05 Sep 2017
Looking forward to our ‘This is Earth’ Exhibition starting on 8 October, drop in anytime and have a go at... Read More
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
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!

03 Sep 2017
To celebrate the opening of the new Queensferry Crossing this week, we challenge you to build a bridge from material... Read More
Newhailes Group picture

Guide Dogs visit John Muir’s Birthplace

03 Aug 2017
We had a lovely visit on 2 August from a Guide Dogs for the Blind group undertaking the John Muir... Read More
school

Group visits for 2017/2018 session

27 Jun 2017
Having barely drawn breath following a very busy 3 months of school visits, we have started to take class bookings... 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
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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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Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 1pm – 5pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

Last entry 30 minutes before close.

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