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Flying visit from RSPB!

21 Feb 2019
On Saturday 9th March John Muir’s Birthplace is welcoming the RSPB — the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. They... Read More

RSPB Activity Day

21 Feb 2019
On Saturday 9th March John Muir’s Birthplace is welcoming the RSPB — the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. They... Read More

Calypso Borealis

30 Jan 2019
Our family activities for the next couple of weekends centre around Muir’s discovery of the Calypso Borealis while wandering through... Read More

Weekend Family Fun – Calypso Borealis

27 Jan 2019
John was very excited when he found a rare orchid, the Calypso Borealis. Drop in to read John’s account of... Read More

Weekend Family Fun – Calypso Borealis

27 Jan 2019
John was very excited when he found a rare orchid, the Calypso Borealis. Drop in to read John’s account of... Read More
Chris Thomas 'Silva'

‘Silva’ by Chris Thomas

10 Jan 2019
We are delighted to present ‘Silva: a meditation on trees and woods in eleven photographs’ by photographer Chris Thomas. 20th... Read More
Chris Thomas 'Silva'

Next Exhibition – ‘Silva’ by Chris Thomas

10 Jan 2019
We are delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition ‘Silva: a meditation on trees and woods in eleven photographs’ by photographer... Read More

New Exhibition – Inspired by John Muir

25 Nov 2018
This wonderful selection of photos are the winning entries of a joint competition run by John Muir’s Birthplace and the... Read More

Inspired by John Muir

25 Nov 2018
This wonderful selection of photos are the winning entries of a joint competition run by John Muir’s Birthplace and the... Read More
leaf mobile

Weekend Family Fun – Leaf Mobiles

03 Nov 2018
Take some time to celebrate autumn and make this lovely leafy mobile to hang anywhere in the house  an easy... Read More
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Recent News

Hiding in Plain Sight
26 Sep 2025
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

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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