600 years of collecting
Explore the University of St Andrews' photographs, artworks, objects, manuscripts, muniments and digitised rare books.
University Collections at St Andrews brings together archives, rare books, photographic, art and museum collections. These active collections are:
- used for teaching and research
- consulted in a dedicated research room
- digitised and made accessible online
- displayed in exhibitions in St Andrews and elsewhere.
The University Collections search does not currently include rare books. Search the library to find information on rare books.
Essentials
- Book the reading room to study collections material
- Use digitised or digital collections
- Use collections in University teaching
- Create interactive presentations with our digital storytelling tool
- Collaborate with University Collections and Museums
- Read about our research on the University Collections Blog
- Visit a museum
Please be aware that there are descriptions and images of items in the records which may be inappropriate, outdated, sensitive or offensive. However, to understand past perceptions we include this information for its historic value, demonstrating the attitudes and language contemporary to the creation or description of the item. It does not reflect the current attitudes of University of St Andrews Libraries and Museums.
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