Summer Activity – John Muir’s Inventions

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

What does John Muir have in common with Wallace and Gromit? Find out about his Early Rising Machine, along with other wonderful inventions! Come up with own amazing invention. Spaces limited, please use the link to book in advance. Suitable for ages 5-11.

£3.75

Summer Activity – John Muir Rocks!

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

To celebrate the start of the John Muir & Geology Exhibition this coming weekend, come long to find out all about the geology and fossils that can be found around Dunbar, and that inspired a young John Muir into a lifetime of exploring! Spaces limited. please use the website below to book your place, suitable... Read More

£3.75

Summer Activity – Marvellous Minibeasts

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

What have wriggly worms, scuttling spiders and buzzing bees ever done for us? Find out about the crucial work this army of minibeasts performs for our planet and how difficult life would be without them. Limited spaces so please use the link below to book your space. Suitable for ages 5-11.

£3.75

Summer Activity – National Park Art

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Be inspired by our exhibition 'Kindred Souls' which looks at John Muir's friendship with the landscape artist William Keith. Look at some of his paintings from the USA and create your own favourite landscape. Call 01368 865899 to book your space, suitable for ages 5-11.

£3.90

Summer Activity – John Muir’s Animals

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Join us for some of John's favourite animal stories and make your own animal masks to take home. Call 01368 865899 to book, suitable for ages 5-11.

£3.90

Summer Activity – Minibeast Mayhem

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

What have minibeasts ever done for us? Come along to find out exactly how much trouble our planet would be in without these marvellous creatures. Call 01368 865899 to book. Suitable for ages 5 - 11.

£3.90

Refreshing the John Muir Birthplace Exhibition @ 2024 Green Futures Festival

Queen Margaret University Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, United Kingdom

Do you have any ideas about how we can best use the museum to engage with the climate emergency? Join Duncan Smeed and Liz McLean (John Muir Birthplace Trust) for a session on our top floor refresh at John Muir's Birthplace. At the moment the top floor hosts an exhibition about John Muir's legacy. This... Read More

Nature writing workshop with Elspeth Wilson

Dunbar Town House Museum High Street, Dunbar , United Kingdom

We are really excited to be hosting a workshop with experienced writer and facilitator Elspeth Wilson. Join Elspeth for a relaxed, creative session on writing about the natural world. This will be a supportive space where all abilities and confidence levels are welcome! 2-4pm (including a break) Thursday 28th March Dunbar Town House Free to... Read More