Summer Activity – Marvellous Minibeasts
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWhat 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.
Summer Family Fun – Rock Creatures
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomTo celebrate our John Muir & Geology Exhibition, come along to make your own rock creature - what will you call yours? Suitable for all - donation £1.
Photography Sharing Evening – John Muir & Geology
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomShare your best 3 photographs of rock formations – either in Dunbar or elsewhere at our informal gathering to celebrate our latest temporary exhibition- John Muir and Geology. A chance for amateurs and professinals of all ages to have their images projected in the exhibition space to chat about their favourite shots, locations and photography... Read More
Weekend Family Fun – Bridge Challenge
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomTo celebrate the opening of the new Queensferry Crossing this week, we challenge you to build a bridge from material we provide and drive a toy car safely across it, we will feature the best on our facebook page! While you are building, why not read about John Muir's own ice bridge adventure with Stickeen... Read More
Weekend Family fun – Bridge Challenge!
To celebrate the opening of the new Queensferry Crossing this week, we challenge you to build a bridge from material we provide and drive a toy car safely across it, we will feature the best on our facebook page! While you are building, why not read about John Muir's own ice bridge adventure with Stickeen... Read More
Weekend Family Fun – Leafy Art
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomAs the leaves start to turn and fall off the trees, why not see what beautiful works of art you can turn them into? Make a collage, turn them into animals, or use them to build a lovely leafy picture! The only limit is your imagination.
Weekend Family Fun – Leafy Art
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomAs the leaves start to turn and fall off the trees, why not see what beautiful works of art you can turn them into? Make a collage, turn them into animals, or use them to build a lovely leafy picture! The only limit is your imagination.
Doors Open Weekend – Family Trail
To celebrate Doors Open weekend - we have a special kids' trail to help them unlock some extra fantastic facts about John Muir as they explore the building. Ask at the information desk for more details! Look out for stickers for those who get all the answers correct.
Weekend Family Fun – Drawing Nature
Looking forward to our 'This is Earth' Exhibition starting on 8 October, drop in anytime and have a go at sketching some of the natural objects we have put out. We will post the best examples on our social media channels! This is Earth is a collaborative exhibition of artists thinking not just about Earth... Read More
Dunbar Geology Walk led by Angus Miller (Geologist)
Join the Friends of John Muir's Birthplace on 1st October for a guided walk by Geologist Angus Miller. We will explore the Dunbar coastline and the facinating rock formations which helped to inspire the young John Muir. This coincides with our current exhibition 'John Muir and Geology'. Family session at 11:00am- £5 per family Adult/12... Read More
