Events and Activities

We host a range of different events and activities throughout the year at our museums and within the local community.

Thursday 16th May
Events Designed for Adults

Walk around Historic Dunbar
Meet at Dunbar Town House
7pm–8.30pm
£2 per adult, suggested donation

See a different side to Dunbar on a guided tour by Dunbar and District History Society for adults. This tour will reveal the history beneath your feet, and in the landscape around you. Please bring a torch with you! The walk will end in Dunbar Town House for visitors wishing to find out more about the town and this important building.

Booking beforehand is essential. Book at the museum or by phoning 01368 866030.

Discover Treasures by Twilight
John Gray Centre
7pm–9pm
£2 per adult, suggested donation

A fantastic behind-the-scenes experience as we open the Centre for unique evening, just for adults. The evening will feature live music, refreshments, a chance to get creative in the Star Room, object handling sessions and the chance to see some treasured objects from the museum and archive stores.

Friday 17th May
Evening for Families

Go on a Bat Walk
Prestongrange Museum
8pm–9.30pm
£3.50 per person (discounted rate when booking more than 2 people)

Join a Countryside Ranger to find the creatures that come out at night! Includes a walk around Prestongrange in the dark, so remember to bring your torch. Booking beforehand is essential as this event will be a sell out! Book on prestongrange@btconnect.com or 0131 653 2904.

Saturday 18th May
Evening for Families

Take Part in an Adventure Story
John Gray Centre and John Muir’s Birthplace
7pm–9pm
£2 per family, suggested donation.

Come along to our museums at night to discover the hidden stories and adventures that lurk behind the displays. At the John Gray Centre, families will go on a story quest with characters coming to life, clues to find, and riddles to solve. In John Muir’s Birthplace, families will discover some of Muir’s favourite stories and be challenged to solve a Muir mystery! 

John Gray Centre, Haddington

Sunday Activities for Families
1.30pm-3.30pm
Free, donations welcome
Drop in to take part in any of our Sunday afternoon activities below!
 
12th May – Newspaper figures
Newspaper takes on a life of its own as you create bizarre characters and faces. There is a person in that newspaper! Inspired by our latest exhibition.
19th and 26th May – Haddington Collage
Help create a huge collage of Haddington and the surrounding area! Which favourite place will you add into our scene?
 
Download the leaflet here for further details.