• Weekend Family Fun – Make a Suncatcher!

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

    Let's hope the sun is about to shine! Drop-in anytime to make a lovely suncatcher to hang at your window during the long summer days and brighten your room.

    £1
  • Mike Wurtz

    Dunbar Town House Museum High Street, Dunbar , United Kingdom

    ‘John Muir the Artist’? ‘The Artistic Expressions of John Muir’ Michael Wurtz, Head of Special Collections, University of the Pacific, CA A key figure in the continuing John Muir story, Michael Wurtz, is paying a fleeting visit to Dunbar on 13-14 May. Mike is Head of Special Collections at the University of the Pacific, Stockton,... Read More

    Free
  • Deep Time and Scotland’s Time Lords

    Dunbar Town House Museum High Street, Dunbar , United Kingdom

    The earth is 4600 million years old! Come along and make your very own earth clock. What does it have to do with meteorites, moon rocks and radioactive bananas? Can you fit the extinction of the dinosaurs (65 million years ago) and the evolution of humans (2 million years ago)? Suitable for families. No booking... Read More

    Free
  • Angus Miller, Geo Walks – families beach exploration

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

    Head down to the beach to explore Dunbar's rocky story. Where did all these pebbles come from? How many different types can we find? Each pebble contains clues to the past, telling us about the volcanoes and rivers that used to be here and helped make Dunbar special. We'll explore the rocks on the shore... Read More

    £5
  • Angus Miller, Geo Walks – Geology walk, harbour to Belhaven

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

    A short walk along the Dunbar coastal path, to explore the different kinds of rock and the evidence of past activity. We'll find the remains of several volcanoes, about 340 million years old - lava flows, layers of ash, in-filled vents and intrusions. We will also dig deeper into Dunbar's geological history, finding some older... Read More

    £5
  • Weekend Family Fun – Salt dough Fossils

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

    Drop in anytime to find out how fossils are made and make your very own salt dough version!

    £1
  • Weekend Family Fun – Crafty flowers

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

    Drop in anytime from Friday lunchtime until Sunday to make your own lovely summer flowers.

    £1
  • Summer Family Fun – Make your Own National Park

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

    Drop in anytime to have a go at designing your own National Park - will you go dramatic scenery or peaceful tranquillity? Suitable for everyone. £1 Donation.

    £1
  • 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 Family Fun – Pottery Pieces

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

    Have a go at being an Archaeologist! Try to put together the pieces of our pottery that have been found - then design your own plate and turn it into a jigsaw for your friends and relatives to solve! Suitable for all. £1 donation.

    £1