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St Andrews Heritage Museum & Gardens is an independent and Accredited social history museum located in a Grade B listed 17th century former fisher cottage in the heart of St Andrews. The Museum is dedicated to telling the stories of local people, businesses, and organisations.

The Trust opened the Museum in 1982 thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of local people who identified the need for local stories to be told. In 2024 - 2025 the museum was extensively repaired and redeveloped to provide new facilities, make essential repairs to the roof, provide better physical access, and create a new and accessible temporary exhibition and events space for visitors and local groups to enjoy. All permanent exhibition spaces were refreshed and focus on the history of St Andrews, the house and its former occupants (from fisherfolk to Polish soldiers), and the social history of the Town. Over £1.7 million pounds was raised through external funding and Trust reserves to deliver this transformational project.

This is an exciting time for the Trust as we aim for a sustainable future for the Heritage Museum & Garden. Donations to the Trust will help fund our various activities, including changing exhibitions, caring for a collection of over 28,000 objects and photographs, hosting outreach activities, and maintaining our historic sites.

Thank you for supporting local heritage!