Bell Pettigrew Museum
The Bell Pettigrew Museum of Natural History explores creatures and fossils from around the world, including extinct species, rare specimens and prehistoric beasts.
Packed full of treasures and wonders, the Bell Pettigrew is a spectacular reminder of how important a museum can be in the study of the natural sciences.
Sir David Attenborough
Visitor information
Opening hours
For University staff and students: Monday to Friday, 1pm to 5pm
For the general public: open on weekdays during Fife school holidays (Monday 7 July to Friday 15 August), 1pm to 5pm
Entry information
Entry is free.
How to find us
The Bell Pettigrew Museum
University of St Andrews
Bute building
Queen's Terrace
St Andrews
KY16 9TS
Map
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Getting to the Museum
Walking and Cycling
The Bell Pettigrew Museum is in the University's Bute Medical Building. You can access the building through St Mary's Quadrangle from South Street, or from Queen's Terrace.
The entrance is through Door C.
Public Transport
St Andrews can be reached by taking the train to Leuchars and then a bus to the town centre. The museum is located 0.5 miles from St Andrews Bus Station, about a 13-minute walk. The nearest bus stop is on South Street.
Driving
You can reach St Andrews by the main roads A91, A917 and A915. Paid parking spaces are available in the town centre. There are two accessible parking spaces outside the Bute Building.
St Andrews has several EV charging stations. The nearest to the Bell Pettigrew Museum is located in Westburn Ln KY16 9TS and is for the exclusive use of electric vehicles while charging.