Discover the history of East Lothian in the innovative interactive museum at the heart of the county. Explore the land, the sea and discover the stories of the people who have lived here from the Stone Age to the present day, from Neolithic hunter gatherers, Iron Age tribes and Roman invaders to miners, fishermen, farmers and industrialists. Uncover how ordinary and extraordinary people earned their living and spent their time. Explore fascinating social history and find out curious facts. View wonderful paintings depicting scenes of everyday life in the county. There are landscapes by William Marshall Brown, William Darling McKay and John Bellany. The permanent displays are complemented by a vibrant, constantly changing programme of exhibitions that reflect both the past and what is important to communities today. The museum is available as a Talking Museum Audio Guide for the visually impaired.
The John Gray Centre is fully accessible. Alongside the museum you'll find Haddington Library, the Local History Centre and the Archive.
In the Centre and on the website, you can explore East Lothian's heritage, find resources to help you at school or with research. You can browse the catalogue or help us by sharing your own stories, whether they're family lore or local tales.
