Musselburgh Museum

25/04/2026

Come and visit our latest exhibition;

The King's Bodyguard for Scotland
The Royal Company of Archers
350th Anniversary

Showcasing some wonderful artefacts and sharing fascinating information about this very special company.

Did you know?
"Predating the formation of The Royal Company, the Musselburgh Arrow has been competed for since 1603 and may well be the oldest such sporting trophy in the world".

09/04/2026

just for fun... where is this, and what is it/was it used for in its past?

07/04/2026

11/02/2026

Historic Wallyford
Take a step back in time as you walk/cycle the hidden history of Wallyford. From historic industries of coal mining and brick manufacturing to famous footballers, golfers, authors and the largest and last battle between Scotland & England (Battle of Pinkie Cleugh 1547). This route, mostly to the south side of Wallyford, is suitable for walking bikes, buggies with certain parts not suitable for wheelchairs. It will take approximately 2 hours to walk. Should you decide to extend your journey from St Clements Wells Farm to Fa’Side Castle it will add another half hour to you walk and it's a steep incline to get to the castle. This Right of Way (ROW) path from Wallyford to Fa'side Castle has recently been upgraded making it accessible again for walking and cycling, and encouraging renewed public use. If you wish, you can walk this path after you have visited the Bing.
This route is featured on the Mining Landscapes website, this virtual museum explores the rich but often hidden local landscape legacies of coal mining across the Scottish midland coalfield, ranging from Fife to Ayrshire, through a series of cycling and walking routes created by local communities commemorating their industrial history and heritage, and celebrating their sense of place and identity.
https://www.mining-landscapes.org/

03/11/2025

The Trustees and Volunteers of Musselburgh Museum are sad to hear of Sheila Henderson’s passing and we send our sympathy to the family.

For many years, Sheila chaired a talented Museum Committee whose wide-ranging research was used to set up excellent exhibitions in Musselburgh’s Old Town Hall. Sheila always graciously addressed the audience at each official opening, at which there were welcome refreshments; enabling people to mix, chat about and discuss whatever they were viewing.

The Museum will always be grateful to Sheila for her years of effort and dedication, for steering the team that led to the opening of Musselburgh Museum in 2011.

Thank you Sheila Henderson.

25/09/2025

Last few days to visit the Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association Exhibition (MAMA). The exhibition ends this Saturday 27th September at 4pm. The museum is open 10.30am - 4pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday

18/08/2025

East Lothian Archaeology and Heritage Fortnight
30 August - 14 September 2025
East Lothian Archaeology and Heritage Fortnight is organised annually by East Lothian Council Archaeology Service. It takes place in the first half of September, and is part of Archaeology Scotland’s Scottish Archaeology Month.
This year the programme is bigger than ever, with more than 60 exciting events, including talks, guided walks, excavations, re-enactments, exhibitions and workshops, or tune in online to a series of presentations. More information can be found at East Lothian Council's website

11/08/2025

The Museum is temporarily closed while we prepare for a new exhibition. We will re-open on Thursday 21st August 25 at 10.30am

07/08/2025

Musselburgh Twinning Association Exhibition- LAST FEW DAYS- ends this Saturday 9th August.
The museum is open 10.30am to 4pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday

19/07/2025

Musselburgh Twinning Association Exhibition
Champigny-sur-Marne
With a population of over 80,000 inhabitants Champigny-sur-Marne is a town of Val-de-Marne in the French Region of Île-de-France and is located 12.5 Km (8miles) from Paris. Champigny, like Musselburgh, has an important heritage, green spaces and a river - the Marne- running through the town. During the Roman conquest, Romans established a base camp on the loop of the Marne and evidence of that is to be seen in their local museum.
Amongst the many other interesting buildings is the beautiful little Romanesque church of Saint Saturnin, which has recently been carefully restored.
Today, Champigny very much believes in its youth. Colleges work hand in hand with industry on practical projects, where the fresh approach of youth is appreciated. A great community spirit is encouraged and cultivated.

17/07/2025

Musselburgh Twinning Association Exhibition

The beginning of twinning

In 1960 a young lady from Musselburgh spent some time on holiday on Champigny-sur-Marne in France. Being enamoured by the similarities between her hometown and that of Champigny she told her father who was a Town Councillor at the time and the seed of a possible twinning was planted.
In 1961, the twinning of the two towns was agreed and signed. A delegation led by Councillor Bill Caird and other dignitaries from Musselburgh were invited to attend ‘A Ceremony of Twinning’ in Champigny.

The museum is open 10.30am - 4pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

04/07/2025

Opening of the Musselburgh Twinning Association Exhibition by Colin Beattie MSP