What's on in our museums
Spring Family Fun
Staff are excited to open for the new season at Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery and Prestongrange Museum from Wednesday 2 April to Sunday 28 September. Throughout April there will be Spring Trails and or Crafts available at the museums in Prestonpans, Haddington and Dunbar.
New exhibitions
People and Places an exhibition by Martha Ellis
Inspired by people and nature around her, Musselburgh based artist Martha Ellis exhibits a selection of work and research drawings made during the creation of her Queen Margaret University 150th Anniversary sculpture.
2 April to 11 May
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery, High Street, Dunbar EH42 1ER.
What's the Story?
An exhibition of art and photography exploring life and work from 1745 to 2020. Curated by the Friends of the John Gray Centre alongside Museum staff to present some rarely seen items from the East Lothian Council Museum Collection.
13 Feb to 26 April
John Gray Centre (Museum) 15 Lodge Street, Haddington, EH41 3DX.
East Lothian Climate Hub: Climate Creativity Collaboration
Based on over 1000 visions of a thriving, sustainable East Lothian in the year 2040, and facilitated by local storyteller Tim Porteus, secondary school students have activated their creativity to develop inspiring piece of climate action art, including stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations, and more.
23 April to 1 June
John Muir’s Birthplace, High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1JJ.
Making and Music
The centenary and creative life of Fisherrow-born artist and musician James Burnet Munro (1925-1990) and his family is being celebrated this year with art exhibitions and events in Musselburgh, Haddington, Edinburgh and across Scotland.
3 April to mid June
Musselburgh Museum, 65 High St, Musselburgh EH21 7BZ.
East Lothian Council Museums:
15 Lodge Street, Haddington, EH41 3DX
Thursday and Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
126 High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1JJ
Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 1pm to 5pm
High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1ER
Wednesday to Sunday 1pm to 5pm
(from Wednesday 2 April to Sunday 28 September)
Morrison’s Haven, Prestonpans, EH32 9RX
Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4.30pm
(from Wednesday 2 April to Sunday 28 September)
School Road, North Berwick, EH39 4JU
Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm
(from Wednesday 9 April to Saturday 25 October)
65 High St, Musselburgh EH21 7BZ
Thursday to Saturday 10.30am to 4pm
(from Thursday 3 April to Saturday 27 September)
What's on at The Brunton
April is a time of renewal and rejuvenations, and The Brunton’s programme this month promises to invigorate and inspire audiences with a delightful array of performances and events.
In Haddington this April, The Brunton welcomes one of the world’s leading Bach performers and scholars, John Butt. This classical harpsichord concert will be playing at the Corn Exchange on Thursday 3 April at 7:30pm.
Film Fridays at the Corn Exchange in Haddington continues with a fantastic line-up of Family Friendly Films, Matinees, and Big Screen Favourites. Enjoy highly anticipated releases such as Anora and Six! The Musical Live.
A sensational comedy collective will be making audiences laugh the night away at the Corn Exchange on 12 April. Featuring stand-up stalwarts, Jay Lafferty, Mark Nelson, Cubby, and Graham Mackie.
Prepare to hear Aled Jones, the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice, as you’ve never heard him before. Now, after 40 years in the business, he’s looking back on a remarkable career with a one-man show.
Lastly at the Corn Exchange this April, The Maxwell Quartet will be exploring music from across the centuries, including works by Haydn and Dvorak, alongside their own signature arrangements of Scottish folk music.
In Musselburgh, kicking off the month with a bang, all three critically acclaimed one-woman shows, The Moira Trilogy, written and performed by Alan Bissett, will be coming to Loretto Theatre.
Midweek Movies in April begins with highly anticipated Mickey 17, a dark sci-fi comedy from the mind of Parasite on Wednesday 09 April at 7:00PM. Followed by five-time Oscar winner, including Best Picture, Anora on Wednesday 23 April at 7pm.
In April, The Brunton’s lunchtime recitals invites the Lark Piano Trio to fill Northesk Parish Church with Tchaikovsky’s rich music. A light lunch of soup and a sandwich is served in the Church Hall adjacent to the church at midday.
Book and bake sale 2 April
Children's Services is holding a baking and pre-loved book sale in John Muir House to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The organisation provides 'home away from home' accommodation for families with a child in hospital including at the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People in Edinburgh.
- Wednesday 2 April
- 1pm-4pm
- Saltire Room 2, John Muir House
Come along and find something new to read - and a sweet treat to enjoy while you're reading it too!
Cash only. Donations welcome.