Here’s our amazing team of museum volunteers, raising a glass to wish a Merry Christmas to all our friends, followers and visitors.

On behalf of the volunteers and the trustees, I’d like to say a huge “thank you” for all your support over the past year.

What can we look forward to next year, I hear you ask?

MUSEUM REOPENS

Our doors open again on Saturday 11 January – Colonel Gardiner’s birthday – with a free illustrated talk by curator Arran Johnston:

280th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE:

from a new community crafting project to special events and exhibitions, there’ll be lots to look forward to as we mark this milestone anniversary throughout the year.

BEYOND THE BATTLE:

Our research project continues, so expect talks, walks and vlogs as we seek an unprecedented understanding of this community in 1745.

PRESTONPANS TAPESTRY’S 15th BIRTHDAY:

We’ll be celebrating 15 years of the amazing Prestonpans Tapestry, including a display of ALL its panels!

WHAT IF? CAMPAIGN

Our interactive wargame campaign continues into the new year – subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up to date.

JUBILEE ROOM EXHIBITIONS

Temporary exhibitions will include “Auld Lang Syne: music & song in the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry”, and “All the King’s Men: voices from the Battle of Prestonpans”.

PLUS

A new mini diorama in our main gallery;

new online school resources;

and…. completely refurbished toilet facilities at the museum!

By goodness – that should keep us all busy!

WE’LL SEE YOU IN 2025 !