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Museum of the University of St Andrews

7a The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AR, Scotland
01334 461660
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Ranked #13 of 30 attractions in St Andrews
5.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Museums
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I found the exhibits interesting, particularly those describing the founding and early history of the museum and the famous graduates. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

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. More

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Aalborg, Denmark
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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Good place to learn the local history. Although it is quite small. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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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. More

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SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

DO NOT MISS. you can see everything in an hour or two. Very limited hours, so check before you plan your visit. More

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St Andrews, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

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. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011
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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... More

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