OUR LOAN BOXES
We currently have the following Loan Boxes available for free loan to East Lothian schools and community groups. For groups outside the borough, please enquire!
Learning materials in the boxes are aimed largely at 5-14 curriculum, but objects are suitable for use by older and younger learners too.
To borrow these for up to a month, free of charge, please contact our Museums Education Officer, Sarah Cowie on 01620 828225, or email here.
Our Loan Boxes
Prestongrange
Objects, stories and course materials from the various industries that operated at this historic site over the years. Explore mining, soapmaking, pottery, brickmaking and more.
Working Life In East Lothian
Artefacts, pictures and worksheets on the county's traditional industries: fishing, farming, soapmaking etc.
Romans
This box contains replica artefacts including an oil lamp, wax tablet and stylus, games and coins, as well as information sheets and Roman figurines.
Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
Explore the past using replica artefacts, information sheets, wallcharts and more. Includes a wattle and daub wall, and shoe-making kit!
Seaside Holidays
Contains local memorabilia from East Lothian's coastal resorts, matching games, punch and judy theatre and puppets and a postcard pack.
Victorians
This popular box includes all your need to replica Victorian life - slates, tin bath, mangle, grid and cleek and much more.
World War II
Objects, images and documents from East Lothian at war.
Home Life: 1950s-70s
Objects, books and costumes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
John Muir
This box explores the life and legacy of environmental pioneer John Muir, Dunbar's most famous son.
Outer Space
Explore the solar system and beyond! CD-Roms, books, wallcharts and more.
Fossils & Dinosaurs
Contains fossils from East Lothian, model dinosaurs and resource materials.
Birds and Animals
A selection of stuffed birds and animals accompanied by identification materials.
Lamps and Light
Explores the topic of light through historical lamps. Can also be used for 'Inventions' topic.
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Contains objects from plantations, stories of East Lothian residents involved in the trade and supporting material.
Downloads
Poster for your Staff Room:
Download this Powerpoint display to use on your interactive whiteboard when introducing the class to your loan box:
