The Museum of the University of St Andrews

7a The Scores
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9AR
Scotland

Website

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/

E-mail

museumenquiries@st-andrews.ac.uk

Telephone

01334 461660

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Study area icon Wheelchair access icon

MUSA tells the story of the history of the University of St Andrews. On display you can see highlights from the University's collection of over 112,000 artefacts. The museum has four galleries and a Viewing Terrace with panoramic views over St Andrews Bay.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Summer (1 April - 31 October)
Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-4pm

Winter (1November - 31 March)
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-4pm

 Admission charges

Free admission

Collection details

Science and Technology

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Feargus Hetherington

1 July 2013

Come hear the fantastic violinist Feargus Hetherington perform a lively short concert. Feargus is Associate Teacher of violin and chamber music at the University. Free, no booking required.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

From 2pm

Website

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/whatson/

Blowing Bubbles

3 July 2013

Enjoy our fun summer workshops held in the Learning Loft at MUSA every Wednesday throughout the school holidays. Parents must stay with 3-6 year olds but can drop off 7-12 year olds. 10-10.45 & 2-2.45 (3-6years); 11-12 noon & 3-4 pm (7-12years). Free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 11-13
  • 7-10

When

10am-4pm

Website

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/whatson/

Sketching St Andrews

4 July 2013

Grab the whole family and head outside to enjoy our summer walks. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions and practical shoes. Free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

2-3:30pm

Printing Pictures

5 July 2013

Get creative at these free drop-in workshops in our inspiring Learning Loft. Held at MUSA, free no booking required.

Suitable for

  • 11-13
  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 0-4

When

10am-12pm

Luminous Watercolours

6 July 2013

Join artist Louise Ritchie and develop your watercolour techniques. Held at MUSA, free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • 18+

When

1:30-4pm

Website

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/whatson/

The Major Groove

8 July 2013

Escape your day with lunchtime jazz by a five piece band. Presented in collaboration with the Music Centre. Free, no booking required.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

From 2pm

Website

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/whatson/

Archery

10 July 2013

Enjoy our fun summer workshops held in the Learning Loft at MUSA every Wednesday throughout the school holidays. Parents must stay with 3-6 year olds but can drop off 7-12 year olds. 10-10.45 & 2-2.45 (3-6years); 11-12 noon & 3-4 pm (7-12years). Free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

10am-4pm

Rock and Spindle Geology Walk

11 July 2013

Grab the whole family and head outside to enjoy our summer walks. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions and practical shoes. Free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1-3:30pm

Where

East Sands Leisure Centre Car Park
St Andrews

Collage

12 July 2013

Get creative at these free drop-in workshops in our inspiring Learning Loft. Held at MUSA, free no booking required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 11-13
  • 0-4
  • 7-10

When

10am-12pm

Architectural St Andrews

13 July 2013

Join Professor Richard Fawcett, of the School of Art History, on an illuminating walk around the precinct of the medieval Cathedral and St Salvator’s Chapel. Starts at MUSA, free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • 18+

When

2-3pm

Website

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/whatson/

Simon Chadwick

15 July 2013

Playing his beautifully decorated Clarsach, Simon performs the ancient music of 17th and 18th Century Scotland.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

From 2pm

Website

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/whatson/

Portrait Painting

17 July 2013

Enjoy our fun summer workshops held in the Learning Loft at MUSA every Wednesday throughout the school holidays. Parents must stay with 3-6 year olds but can drop off 7-12 year olds. 10-10.45 & 2-2.45 (3-6years); 11-12 noon & 3-4 pm (7-12years). Free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 11-13
  • 0-4
  • 7-10

When

10am-4pm

Rock Pool Ramble

18 July 2013

Grab the whole family and head outside to enjoy our summer walks. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions and practical shoes. Free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

2-4pm

Spinning Science

19 July 2013

Get creative at these free drop-in workshops in our inspiring Learning Loft. Held at MUSA, free no booking required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 11-13
  • 0-4
  • 7-10

When

10am-12pm

April Randall & Stephen Morrison

22 July 2013

Have a sneak preview of this fantastic guitar and viola duo before their performance at the Edinburgh Festival.
Presented in collaboration with the Music Centre. Free, no booking required.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

From 2pm

Website

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/whatson/

Archaeology

24 July 2013

Enjoy our fun summer workshops held in the Learning Loft at MUSA every Wednesday throughout the school holidays. Parents must stay with 3-6 year olds but can drop off 7-12 year olds. 10-10.45 & 2-2.45 (3-6years); 11-12 noon & 3-4 pm (7-12years). Free but booking essential.
Some activities will take place in MUSA garden, including a mini-dig so please wear clothes that can get messy.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 11-13
  • 7-10
  • 0-4

When

10am-4pm

Beach Combing

25 July 2013

Grab the whole family and head outside to enjoy our summer walks. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions and practical shoes. Free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

2-4pm

Notebooks

26 July 2013

Get creative at these free drop-in workshops in our inspiring Learning Loft. Held at MUSA, free no booking required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 11-13
  • 0-4
  • 7-10

When

10am-12pm

The AlleyCats

29 July 2013

Delight in the love of singing with a performance from this award-winning contemporary a cappella group. Presented in collaboration with the Music Centre. Free, no booking required.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

From 2pm

Website

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/whatson/

Modelling People

31 July 2013

Enjoy our fun summer workshops held in the Learning Loft at MUSA every Wednesday throughout the school holidays. Parents must stay with 3-6 year olds but can drop off 7-12 year olds. 10-10.45 & 2-2.45 (3-6years); 11-12 noon & 3-4 pm (7-12years). Free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6
  • 11-13

When

10-10:45am

Origami Animals

2 August 2013

Get creative at these free drop-in workshops in our inspiring Learning Loft. Held at MUSA, free no booking required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 11-13
  • 7-10
  • 0-4

When

10am-12pm

Geology Walk: West Sands and Scores

3 August 2013

Discover the fascinating geology of St Andrews with Geologist Stuart Allison. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing. Starts at MUSA, free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • 18+

When

From 2pm

Fantastic Fossils

7 August 2013

Enjoy our fun summer workshops held in the Learning Loft at MUSA every Wednesday throughout the school holidays. Parents must stay with 3-6 year olds but can drop off 7-12 year olds. 10-10.45 & 2-2.45 (3-6years); 11-12 noon & 3-4 pm (7-12years). Free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 11-13
  • 7-10
  • 0-4

When

10am-4pm

Giant Art

9 August 2013

Get creative at these free drop-in workshops in our inspiring Learning Loft. Held at MUSA, free no booking required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 11-13
  • 0-4
  • 7-10

When

10am-12pm

Experimental Artist Books

10 August 2013

Make your own book and experiment with a range of techniques such as mark making and printing with artist Louise Ritchie. Held at MUSA, free but booking essential.

Suitable for

  • 18+

When

3:30-4pm

Website

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/whatson/

advertisement