Visitor information

• Book a visit

  All visits to the Collections Centre must be booked in advance by emailing the curatorial team at museumenquiries@st-andrews.ac.uk

  Schools should contact the learning and access department directly for information by emailing museumlearning@st-andrews.ac.uk or phoning +44 (0)1334 46 1699. 

• Location

  The Collections Centre is located at 87 North Street, next door to the University’s Development Office.

  Museum Collections Centre
  University of St Andrews
  87 North Street
  St Andrews
  KY16 9AE

  Phone: 01334 46 1663

• Facilities and access

  The Collections Centre is wheelchair accessible and has disabled toilet facilities. Please inform the curatorial team of any specific access requirements when arranging your visit, and they will do their best to accommodate your request.

• Researchers

  The Museums of the University of St Andrews are committed providing access and study facilities for researchers.

  Making an appointment

  Visiting researchers should make an appointment at least one month in advance of visiting. You should include the information you require for your research project and the objects and collections you wish to view. 

  Facilities and regulations

  When you visit the Collections Centre:

  • please bring a form of identification with a photograph, such as a passport, university ID card or driving licence
  • you will be asked to complete a registration form on arrival
  • please leave your belongings in the lockers
  • you will be offered desk space to view objects and to use laptops
  • staff will be able to help with any enquiries related to the objects
  • please set mobile phone to silent
  • please use a pencil when making notes; pens are not permitted to prevent ink from damaging the objects
  • you can request photographs of collections for personal use, at a charge, from the Collections Curator; photographic equipment is not permitted in the Collections Centre.