An Infinite Storm of Beauty...

John Muir c. 1869 Muir-Hannah Trust and Holt Atherton Institute

THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF JOHN MUIR

31 July - 2 October

"When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with the other stars, all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty."

John Muir, The Story of My Boyhood and Youth (1913)

This major exhibition celebrates the life and achievements of Scottish-born conservationist John Muir, marking the 150th anniversary of his emigration to the United States. There he won fame as a climber, geologist and nature-writer. But above all, he is remembered for his achievements in blazing a trail for the conservation movement in America, earning him the title of the Father of The American National Parks.

EVENTS

There will be a supporting programme of lectures/events.

FESTIVAL EXHIBITIONS AT THE CITY ART CENTRE 3 July - 2 October Opening times Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 12 noon - 5pm   All exhibitions for just £3! (£2 concession/£8 family ticket/£5.50 season ticket)

Organised in association with
East Lothian Council Museum Service

Exhibition sponsored by