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John Muir was an inventor, botanist, geologist, glaciologist, farmer and artist. He achieved fame as a best selling writer, explorer and environmental campaigner. Visit his birthplace in Dunbar, East Lothian.
John Muir's Birthplace, in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, is a museum run by East Lothian Council Museums Service as a centre for study and interpretation of the work of the Scottish-American conservationist John Muir.
Discover how the boy born in this modest house in Dunbar became one of the driving forces behind the modern conservation movement. The exterior has been restored and now looks much as it would have done in 1838 – the year John Muir was born.
The exterior has been restored and now looks much as it would have done in 1838 – the year John Muir was born. Inside, you will find three floors of family friendly interactive displays and a warm welcome with well informed staff always available to answer questions.
9 de jul. de 2023 · John Muir, the famous naturalist and conservationist, was born in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland in 1838. His birthplace is located at 126 High Street in Dunbar, which is now a museum dedicated to his life and work. Muir’s parents, Daniel Muir and Ann Gilrye, were both born and raised in Scotland.
126 High Street. Dunbar, EH42 1JJ. Scotland. How to find us. Opening Times. Last entry 30 minutes before close. Free admission, donations welcome. Summer Opening (April – September) Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm. Sun: 1pm – 5pm. Mon & Tue: Closed. Winter Opening (October – March) Wed – Thur: 10am – 2.15pm. Fri – Sun: 12.45pm – 5pm. Mon & Tue: Closed.