This a good place to learn about the university and its traditions, from archery contests to raisin day.exhibits are well-done. They have an excellent painting by Carlo Maratta of the martyrdom of St Andrew.
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Museum of the University of St Andrews
7a The Scores, St. Andrews KY16 9AR, Scotland
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The Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA) displays to the public some of the amazing treasures from the University's collection of over......
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The Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA) displays to the public some of the amazing treasures from the University's collection of over 112,000 artefacts. The Museum is located on the Scores in St Andrews and is home to St Salvator's Mace, which is still used in Graduation and Welcome ceremonies to this day.The museum has four galleries, a 'Learning Loft' and a viewing terrace with stunning panoramic views over St Andrews Bay. MUSA also regularly hosts events for both children and adults; explore 'What's On' on the website for further details.
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Good place to learn the local history. Although it is quite small.
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MUSA is well curated and provides great insight into the history of St Andrews and its University. Free to enter and well worth a visit.
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DO NOT MISS. you can see everything in an hour or two. Very limited hours, so check before you plan your visit.
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This museum is full of interest, in a beautiful location, with free admission and is inclusive of very young children. My grandchildren, both under 5, thoroughly enjoyed their visit.
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Visited the museum on numerous occasions, sometimes just to mull around if the weather is not so great, but mainly to let my daughter participate in some of the many free workshops they organise. She particularly enjoyed the science day, which filled over 4 hours with lots of fizz, bangs and goo. What young child wouldn't enjoy that! Then they...
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