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Weekend Family Fun – Happy Birthday John Muir!
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomCelebrate John's 180th Birthday by making your very own John Muir Beard! Don't forget to take a selfie and share it with us on our facebook page! £1 each Join us at 11am and 2.30pm on Saturday for some favourite John Muir stories!
Weekend Family Fun – All About Bees
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWhere would we 'bee' without the humble bumble bee? A key part of our ecosystem, we would find it difficult to pollinate our food crops without these amazing minibeasts. Drop in anytime to find out more and to make your own bee puppet to show your support! Bee-related storytime at 11am and 2.30pm on Saturday.
Weekend Family Fun – Puffins!
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomPuffins have long been resident on the East Lothian Coastline. Come along to read some puffin and puffling stories and make your very own puffin to take home!
Weekend Family Fun – Calypso Borealis
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomJohn was very excited when he found a rare orchid, the Calypso Borealis. Drop in to read John's account of this exciting find and to make your very own rare orchid to take home.
Weekend Family Fun – Words, Words, Words
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomSitting alongside our John Muir, Writer exhibition, we are exploring some of the words John used in his writing. Focussing on the story of Stickeen we can see he used very different words to describe Stickeen before and after their adventure. How do you think a stranger would describe your pet, and what words would... Read More
Weekend Family Fun – Words, Words, Words
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomSitting alongside our John Muir, Writer exhibition, we are exploring some of the words John used in his writing. Focussing on the story of Stickeen we can see he used very different words to describe Stickeen before and after their adventure. How do you think a stranger would describe your pet, and what words would... Read More
Weekend Family Fun – Words, Words Words
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomSitting alongside our John Muir, Writer exhibition, we are exploring some of the words John used in his writing. Focussing on the story of Stickeen we can see he used very different words to describe Stickeen before and after their adventure. How do you think a stranger would describe your pet, and what words would... Read More
Exhibition: My Boyhood and Youth
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWe are offering another chance to see our exhibition My Boyhood and Youth, opening Wed 29 January and kicking off our #YCW2020 activities. Find out what life was like for John growing up in Dunbar in the mid 1800s. How did exploring the surrounding area, including the seashore, influence his later life? Open until 23... Read More
