Weekly Q&A Session
Something we are really missing at the moment are our lovely visitors. Our museum assistants love the varied and sometimes challenging questions we often get. So we are going to start a weekly question and answer session on Facebook (@JMBirthplace) and Twitter (@JM_Birthplace), where you can ask us anything about how the museum is run... Read More
Mindfulness in Nature
Due to these strange times we find ourselves in, our mindfulness in nature walk to celebrate John Muir’s birthday 21st April (working in conjunction with East Lothian Council Countryside Rangers) has been cancelled. However, we can all practice mindfulness on our once a day exercise or in our gardens/open spaces. Why not share your experiences... Read More
Weekly Q&A Session
Something we are really missing at the moment are our lovely visitors. Our museum assistants love the varied and sometimes challenging questions we often get. So we are going to start a weekly question and answer session on Facebook (@JMBirthplace) and Twitter (@JM_Birthplace), where you can ask us anything about how the museum is run... Read More
Weekly Q&A Session
Something we are really missing at the moment are our lovely visitors. Our museum assistants love the varied and sometimes challenging questions we often get. So we are going to start a weekly question and answer session on Facebook (@JMBirthplace) and Twitter (@JM_Birthplace), where you can ask us anything about how the museum is run... Read More
Weekly Q&A Session
Something we are really missing at the moment are our lovely visitors. Our museum assistants love the varied and sometimes challenging questions we often get. So we are going to start a weekly question and answer session on Facebook (@JMBirthplace) and Twitter (@JM_Birthplace), where you can ask us anything about how the museum is run... Read More
John Muir, Earth, Planet Universe
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomThe exhibition focuses on John Muir’s legacy and his role as an environmental activist and successful campaigner and his relevance for our situation today in addressing the climate crisis. However, we have paused to reflect on the content of the exhibition in the light of the current COVID-19 crisis. There are certain parallels between what... Read More
Summer Challenge – Week 1
This Year, for the first time East Lothian Council Museums are joining up with East Lothian Libraries to bring you a series of Summer Challenges.
Summer Challenge – Week 2 Shelters and Dams
Welcome to week 2 of our Summer challenges, we would love to see your poems and writing about tress from week 1! This week we are thinking about shelters and dams. Are they good or bad for wildlife? We challenge you to build your own indoor or outdoor shelter and send us your photos.
Summer Challenge – Week 3 – Bees!
For week 3 of our Summer challenge - we are looking at Bees. Almost 90% of wildflowers and 75% of global crops rely on animal pollination. that means the one third of our food supply relies on natural pollinators such as bees. If you find a bumblebee which appears to be struggling, it may be... Read More
Summer Challenge – Week 4 – Eco-Campaign!
Summer Challenge week 4. How is it going - don't forget to send us your bee drinking station photos from last week. This week we challenge you to follow in the footsteps of John Muir, and design a poster for an eco-cause you are passionate about. Are you tired of cars sitting outside your school... Read More
