The location of Fisherrow and Musselburgh on the banks of the River Esk where it enters the Forth has formed a natural settlement since Prehistoric times.

Musselburgh’s key geographical position, close to Scotland’s capital, its access to a wealth of natural resources and its innovative people means that the town has played an important part in the nation’s history over two millennia.
The Museum Committee has put on exhibitions, yearly or two-yearly in Musselburgh’s Old Town Hall, selecting different themes for each from the museums collection. Previous exhibitions have included:

Taws were the days
The Mighty Mills of Musselburgh
Battle of Pinkie Cleugh Tapestries
Pottery and Ceramics
The History of Musselburgh Athletic FC
Commemoration of the 100^th Anniversary of the end of WW1
The Cradle of Golf

These past and current exhibition form part of an exciting programme of events throughout the year in the town and East Lothian.

After more than 25 years the town finally has a museum in which the residents and visitors to the town can learn about the history of the town and surrounding area.
The museum is located adjacent to the the Old Town Hall the iconic building of Musselburgh, in the High street.