St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden at 12 North Street is set in a charming 17th century house and garden, a stone’s throw from St Andrews Cathedral and St Andrews Castle. Our Museum and Garden is located in the oldest settlement of St Andrews and is one of the earliest domestic dwellings in the area.

Focusing on the story of the Town and its people from circa 1800, our Museum and Garden is unique. Our displays showcase social, working and domestic life in St Andrews through fascinating objects that have been gifted by the public and Trust members for over 60 years. Our Garden is a hidden gem and, as well as a sensory garden and a variety of plants, visitors can enjoy exhibitions and installations throughout.

The museum and garden is a wonderful place for children to explore and learn with fun activity sheets, a magical fairy garden and outdoor toys and games.

Activity sheets for children and young people are available within the Museum. During your visit please ask a Museum Guide who will be happy to assist. We also have some activities for children and young people that can be enjoyed from home.

Exploring our Museum and Garden is free during normal opening hours. Our dedicated and enthusiastic museum guides look forward to meeting you and sharing the rich heritage of St Andrews and its people.

How to find us

You can plan your journey by car or public transport using https://www.traveline.info/ simply enter your postcode and ours, which is KY16 9PW, to get directions.
Bus 9B, 42, 92 and 99 https://moffat-williamson.co.uk

Location

Highlights

• Museum
• Sensory garden
• Fairy garden
• Exhibitions
• Children's activities

Guided tours

Guided tours of the museum and garden can be arranged by appointment by calling 01334 477629 or by emailing [email protected]. Guided tours are charged at £4 per adult and last around 45 minutes. Tours can be conducted for groups of no more than 8 people.

Group visits

We are delighted to welcome groups to our Museum and can offer a visit tailored to both the setting of our Museum and your group. So that we can ensure that your party can make the most of the visit we always ask group organisers to book in advance. There is no charge for group bookings. We welcome donations which contribute towards the running costs and the work of the Museum. The nearest coach drop off is across the street, next to St Andrews Cathedral, less than a two minute walk away. To make a booking please call 01334 477629 or email [email protected]

Accessibility statement

You can find our accessibility statement here.

Volunteering / internships opportunites

How Does Becoming a Member Benefit You?
Keep up to date with our quarterly newsletter
Vote at our AGMs and guide the future of the Trust
Get discounted access to many of our events
Regular updates on events so you’re never out of the loop!
Access to members-only events throughout the year
Discounts from our member businesses

Register Your Interest as a Volunteer
Fill out the online form to let us know you’d be interested in becoming a volunteer with us. Once we’ve received your submission we’ll contact you within two weeks to discuss your volunteering and show you around the Museum. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

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