# John Muirs Birthplace

> Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland. 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 is an award winning museum dedicated towards the life associated with pioneering conservationist.Discover how the child created in this home went on to be a driving forces behind the global preservation movement. Go on a journey through John's life as a pioneering conservationist, geologist, author, creator and explorer, learn all about his travels around the world, read extracts from his journals and find out some of his sketches of plants and wildlife. The interactive displays, lively exhibitions and interpretation that is hands-on are a lot of fun for the whole family members; the friendly staff may also be constantly open to respond to any questions you may have.A extremely interesting and educational outing!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland
- Area guide: [East Lothian](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/east-lothian)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.jmbt.org.uk, or call +441368865899
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xye965mIV2AV/john-muirs-birthplace

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience
- Tourist Attractions

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

## Nearby stays

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## Nearby things to do

- [Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-lvLrslrQEm12/dunbar-town-house-museum-and-gallery)
- [Dunbar Leisure Pool](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-DEcvYwxqFnwg/dunbar-leisure-pool)
- [Dunbar Garden Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fkRLIyoaGKmD/dunbar-garden-centre)
- [Coast to Coast Surf School](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-CHg0PwmZEX-2/coast-to-coast-surf-school)
- [Belhaven Bay](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-8VOC3pnCN7xd/belhaven-bay)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xye965mIV2AV/john-muirs-birthplace/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is John Muirs Birthplace?

John Muirs Birthplace is in Dunbar, East Lothian.

### What activities does John Muirs Birthplace offer?

John Muirs Birthplace lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions, Experience and Tourist Attractions.

### What facilities does John Muirs Birthplace have?

John Muirs Birthplace lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near John Muirs Birthplace?

Experiences listed near John Muirs Birthplace on HolidayFox include Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery, Dunbar Leisure Pool, Dunbar Garden Centre, Coast to Coast Surf School and Belhaven Bay.

### How do I book John Muirs Birthplace?

John Muirs Birthplace doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.jmbt.org.uk, or call +441368865899.


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