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When I was a boy in Scotland I was fond of everything that was wild, and all my life I’ve been growing fonder and fonder of wild places and wild creatures.

John Muir, The Story of my Boyhood and Youth

John Muir was born in 1838 ...

John Muir c1902

John Muir c1902

John Muir was an inventor, botanist, geologist, glaciologist, farmer and artist. He achieved fame as a best selling writer, explorer and environmental campaigner.

About John Muir

Visit his birthplace in Dunbar

Muir statue in Dunbar

Muir statue in Dunbar

Explore the life and legacy of this remarkable man in the house where he was born – now a unique museum and the starting point of the John Muir Way.

Plan your Visit

Opening Hours

John Muir’s Birthplace is free to visit.

Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 1pm – 5pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

Last entry 30 minutes before close.

  • Visit Muir's Birthplace

    John Muir’s Birthplace is in Dunbar, East Lothian. Just off the A1, in the centre of the town, towards the north end of the High Street.

  • About John Muir

    John Muir was an inventor, botanist, geologist, glaciologist, farmer and artist.

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