Events and Activities

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

 Lights Out, Doors Open Weekend

Explore our museums at night! Remember to bring your torch. Events are free.

Listen to some spooky night-time stories and explore the museum by torchlight. No need to book.

Take a moonlit tour of the Beam Engine, try out some night-time artwork or go on a glow in the dark treasure hunt! No need to book.

 Prestongrange Museum       

Walkie Talkies - August to October Programme

A new programme of Sunday afternoon walks and talks at Prestongrange Museum. See the full programme here.

£1.50 per ticket (includes refreshments)
£5 for 4 tickets (can include multiple talks)
 

Next Walkie Talkie:

Sunday 10th October

12 noon - 3.30pm

Join us for a day dedicated to the many cultures of East Lothian. Bollywood dancers, the Sangstream Choir, Helwa Hurdies Bellydancers, Capoeira demonstrations and Chinese performers are amongst the acts you can see. There will also be crafts, arts and foods from around the world for sale in our marquee! For images of last year's Multi-Cultural Day see our Flickr site (www.flickr.com/eastlothian). For details of the programme, check the event's own webpage

Prestongrange's 2010 What's On programme is available to download:

Prestongrange What's On 2010 (Word Doc, 36 kb)

Group Visits

If you would like to visit any of our museums with a large group, please get in touch with the Museums Education Officer beforehand on 01620 828 225 to ensure we can cater for your needs. We may be able to offer a guided tour, worksheets, an activity, or workshop suited to you.

John Muir's Birthplace

Dunbar Townhouse

Closed for refurbishment