Visit St Andrews Museum
Visit St Andrews Museum

Visit St Andrews Museum

Dive into the history of St Andrews, and Scotland as a nation, at St Andrew’s Museum. This Victorian mansion is the perfect place to spend an hour or two on a rainy day in St Andrews for anyone interested in the town’s complex and dramatic history. With amazing artefacts dating from the 12th century all the way to the present, you’re sure to discover something you never knew about this extraordinary coastal town.

Where is St Andrews Museum?

The Museum is conveniently close to the centre of town and no longer requires pre-booking, so just turn up during their open hours and take a look around!

The Kinburn Gallery inside the museum is a constantly evolving display of local art for you to explore. With tons of workshops and events for children, this is also a great place to go as a family. They also have a fantastic little cafe onsite.

  • Free admission and wifi
  • Open October to March – 10.30 am-4 pm Wednesday to Saturday

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