Wardlaw Museum, University museum in St Andrews, Scotland.
Wardlaw Museum is a university collection space in St Andrews that displays four galleries filled with artwork, historical artifacts, scientific specimens, and objects of natural history. The exhibitions bring together archaeology, natural sciences, geology, and artwork spanning from medieval times to the modern era.
The museum was established to preserve collections from the university founded in 1413, making it Scotland's oldest academic institution. Its galleries document six centuries of learning and scholarship that unfolded within these halls.
The collections here include works and objects that reflect centuries of academic study and artistic appreciation at a major Scottish university. Visitors notice how art, natural history, and scientific discoveries are presented together as products of scholarly work.
The museum sits on The Scores in the town center and welcomes all visitors at no cost. Hours shift between seasons, so it is worth checking the opening times before your visit.
A terrace on the grounds opens toward views of the North Sea and the coastline beyond. This vantage point offers a quiet spot to pause while moving through the galleries.
Location: Fife
Address: 7 The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AR
Phone: 01334461660
Website: https://st-andrews.ac.uk/museums
GPS coordinates: 56.34299,-2.79397
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01
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