The Museum of the University of St Andrews

Science Busking

• 14 March 2014 11am-3pm

Join in with simple experiments at this ‘science taster’ on the streets of St Andrews and help us collect scientific results. Takes place at Church Square. Free, drop-in, no booking required.

Suitable for

• Any age
• Family friendly

Website

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

Science in a Snapshot

• 14 March 2014 6-9pm

Dash along to MUSA for a special late night opening of hands-on activities, object talks and much more. Learn about the chemistry and physics behind photography and how scientific snaps help you to see through time and space. Refreshments provided. Held at MUSA. Free, drop-in, no booking required.

Suitable for

• 18+
• Not suitable for children

Website

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

Pinhole Photography

• 14 March 2014 6-9pm

Come to MUSA to capture a ghostly image through your own handmade camera without a lens. Learn how to make your own pinhole camera and explore the science that makes it happen. Reveal positive and negative photographs that will amaze your friends and family. Suitable for adults and young people. Free, but booking essential.

Suitable for

• 14-15
• 16-17
• 18+
• Any age
• Not suitable for children

Admission

Website

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

Science Magic

• 15 March 2014 1-3pm

Cast your science spells at MUSA and learn impressive tricks to share with friends and family. Discover science-fact instead of science-fiction. Marvel at magic slime and optical illusions. Join in to make ping pong balls levitate, chicken sounds in a cup and help volcanoes explode. Free, drop in, no booking required. All ages, children should be accompanied by an adult

Suitable for

• Any age
• Family friendly

Website

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

Music Lab

• 23 March 2014 1-3:30pm

Music Lab' involves two craft-based workshops for children in two age ranges
3-6, and 7-12. These workshops deconstruct instruments, using demonstrations and experiments to explain the scientific principles behind them. They will then get to choose one of three instruments to build themselves.

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

Music Lab

• 23 March 2014 1-2pm, 2:30-3:30pm

Learn how musical instruments produce sounds by having a go at making your own! You can try percussion instruments, string instruments and wind instruments and find out how they all work in very different ways. Held at MUSA. Times: 13:00-14:00 for 3-6yrs, 14:30-15.30 for 7-12yrs.

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 7-10
• 11-13
• Especially for children

Admission

Website

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

Demonstrating Sound

• 3 April 2014 1-3:30pm

Play games and make your own scientific equipment to learn about the properties of sound. Held at MUSA. Times: 13:00-14:00 for 3-6yrs, 14.30-15.30 for 7-12yrs.

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

Website

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

Make a Felt Collar

• 5 April 2014 1-3:30pm

With the expert help of Twist Fibre Craft Studio you’ll use hand-dyed half-felted fabric and merino fibre to shape a collar using simple felting techniques. Wear old clothes. Held at MUSA. Free but booking essential

Suitable for

• 18+
• Not suitable for children

Website

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

Seeing Sound

• 10 April 2014 1-3:30pm

Think about ways to interpret sound through pictures and use scientific experiments to produce your own art. Held at MUSA. Times: 13:00-14:00 for 3-6 years, 14:30-15:30 for 7-12 years.

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

Website

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

Join local comedians to take a humorous look at how (not) to graduate. What happens if you forget your name? What are the dangers of standing up too quickly? And why shouldn’t you wave at your tutor as you cross the stage? Featuring stories from those who have failed to graduate without a hitch, this event will help you to do so flawlessly. This free event at MUSA isn’t just for those who will graduate - all are welcome, but booking is essential.

Website

http://st-andrews.ac.uk/museum/

Make a Nuno Scarf

• 16 May 2014 2-4pm

At this hands-on workshop led by Twist Fibre Craft Studio you’ll create a beautiful light-weight scarf inspired by colours, patterns and shapes of costumes on display at MUSA. You’ll learn a simple felting technique incorporating dyed cotton fabrics and a selection of dyed merino and silk fibres. Wear old clothes. Held at MUSA. Free, but booking essential.

Suitable for

• 18+

Website

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

Celebrate Spring and the Festival of Museums with a selection of sunny music by the University of St Andrews Madrigal Group. Their programme will include Romantic English part-songs, Scottish folk songs and the Gaudeamus, traditionally performed at University graduations. Held at MUSA. Free, no booking required.

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://st-andrews.ac.uk/museum/

If you have ever fancied painting a portrait but are not sure where to begin, come along to this inspiring session with professional artist Sophie McKay Knight. Explore how to create a portrait and learn what is involved in making an interesting figurative piece of art. Based on the exhibition ‘May They Always Flourish’, this will be an absorbing, hands-on workshop using a variety of media. Wear old clothes. Held at MUSA. Free, but booking essential.

Suitable for

• 18+

Website

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

Glam up your old hairbands, bobbles and combs using a selection of colourful beads, buttons and embroidery threads in this informal lunchtime workshop. Great for a new look or a wee gift. Held at MUSA, free, but booking essential.

Suitable for

• 18+

Website

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