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East Lothian Council Museums Service manages the museum at John Muir's Birthplace on behalf of the John Muir Birthplace Trust. The aim of the trust was to secure the future of John Muir's birthplace in Dunbar.

It is a very interesting centre and museum focused on the work and many discoveries of the famous Scottish naturalist and geologist, John Muir, who having emigrated to America founded the famous Yellowstone National Park Timber Reserve in Colorado.

Admission is free!

The Exhibition Gallery hosts a varied programme of temporary exhibitions and permanent displays including 'Second to None' which tells the history of the Coldstream Guards from their formation to the present day. 

The children's activity area has period toys and dressing up clothes, including their own Coldstream Guards 'Glory Order'

With a gift shop too - Admission is free!

Open - March – September
Monday to Saturday:10:00 to 16:00
Sunday: 14:00 to 16:00
October - March
Monday to Saturday: 13:00 to 16:00

Take a journey through time in the Museum of Scotland.

Experience the variety and richness of Scotland's long and vibrant history, brought to life by the fascinating stories each object and every gallery has to tell. 

This magnificent museum presents for the first time the story of Scotland - its land, its people and culture - through the rich and fascinating national collections.

Open - Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Tuesday late opening 10am to 8pm and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm - Admission is Free!
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Open - April to October
daily 10am - 5pm

November to March
weekends only 11am - 4pm

Admission - 
Adult £4.00
Concessions £3.00 Children 12 and under free 

See 'Concorde'!

East Fortune Airfield
East Lothian
Tel 01620 880308

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