Events

Past Events

Wee Wardlaws – Adventuring Astronauts
When: Friday 7 June 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them. 

In Conversation: Alien Worlds
When: Sunday 16 June, 2pm – 3.30pm.
More: Free, in person tickets are sold out. You can join In Conversation online here.
Bringing together experts from disciplines across the University, we’re asking key questions about alien worlds. The Panel and Q&A discussion can be attended in person or online.

School Holiday Workshops: Rocket Rumble
When: Tuesday 2 July, 2–2:45pm (Under 7s) and 3–4pm (7+). 
More: Free, booking required. Book Rocket Rumble for Under 7s. Or Book Rocket Rumble for Over 7s.
Join us as we start our space journey, work out how we could get to outer planets and launch your own mini space mission. Learn, Craft and explore as we look into our new exhibition ‘Alien Worlds’. Can’t make the Tuesday? Drop in on the Thursday instead.

School Holiday Workshops: Rocket Rumble
When: Thursday 4 July, 2pm – 4pm
More: Free, no booking required. Drop in on the day for a craft activity.
Join us as we start our space journey, work out how we could get to outer planets and launch your own mini space mission. Learn, Craft and explore as we look into our new exhibition ‘Alien Worlds’.

Wee Wardlaws – Amazing Aliens
When: Friday 5 July 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them. 

School Holiday Workshops: Planet Pioneers
When: Tuesday 9 July, 2–2:45pm (Under 7s) and 3–4pm (7+). 
More: Free, booking required. Book Planet Pioneers for Under 7s. Or Book Planet Pioneers for Over 7s.
Are there volcanos in outer space? Are there lava pits on Mars? Come along to the Wardlaw Museum and learn about what other planets are like and use your imagination to create your own.

School Holiday Workshops: Planet Pioneers
When: Thursday 11 July, 2pm – 4pm
More: Free, no booking required. Drop in on the day for a craft activity.
Are there volcanos in outer space? Are there lava pits on Mars? Come along to the Wardlaw Museum and learn about what other planets are like and use your imagination to create your own.

School Holiday Workshops: Microbe Magic
When: Tuesday 16 July, 2–2:45pm (Under 7s) and 3–4pm (7+). 
More: Free, booking required. Book Microbe Magic for Under 7s. Or Book Microbe Magic for Over 7s.
Could creatures from Earth thrive on other planets? Is there life on other planets? Come and discover more and make your own mini microbe factory in a recycled bottle.

School Holiday Workshops: Microbe Magic
When: Thursday 18 July, 2pm – 4pm
More: Free, no booking required. Drop in on the day for a craft activity.
Could creatures from Earth thrive on other planets? Is there life on other planets? Come and discover more and make your own mini microbe factory in a recycled bottle.

Family Day: Alien Antics
When: Saturday 20 July, 12pm – 4pm
More: Free, no booking required.
Explore space, exoplanets and distant solar systems though music, crafts, science and lots of imagination. An all age activity day with exciting guests and prizes. to win.

School Holiday Workshops: Animation Station
When: Tuesday 23 July, 2–2:45pm (Under 7s) and 3–4pm (7+). 
More: Free, booking required. Book Tuesday’s Animation Station for Under 7s. Or Book Tuesday’s Animation Station for Over 7s.
Our imaginations are AMAZING! Did you know they help us to picture what other planets are like? Come and let your imagination run wild and have a go at stop motion animation.

School Holiday Workshops: Animation Station
When: Thursday 25 July, 2pm – 4pm
More: Free, booking required. Book Thursday’s Animation Station for Under 7s. Or Book Thursday’s Animation Station for Over 7s.
Our imaginations are AMAZING! Did you know they help us to picture what other planets are like? Come and let your imagination run wild and have a go at stop motion animation.

Wee Wardlaws – Ready Steady Rocket
Date: Friday 2 August 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them.

Wee Wardlaws – Sparkly Stars
When: Friday 6 September 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them. 

Doors Open Day: Bell Pettigrew Museum
When: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, 10am-4pm
Where: Bell Pettigrew Museum
More: Free, no booking required. Read more about Doors Open Days.
Self-led creative craft activities will be available for all ages throughout the museum space. Explore some of our most interesting specimens in our detailed online gallery, uncovering stories of colonialism, species loss and cultural significance across the Bell Pettigrew Museum’s fascinating collection. 

Bell Pettigrew Sessions
When: Thursday 19 September, 7pm – 8pm
Where: Bell Pettigrew Museum
More: Free. No Booking Required. 
Experience the best of St Andrews’ vibrant music scene at the Bell Pettigrew Sessions, hosted in partnership with STAR: St Andrews Radio. Set in the unique and atmospheric Bell Pettigrew Museum, these sessions feature live performances from talented student musicians and groups. Enjoy an eclectic mix of genres, from soulful jazz to acoustic folk and everything in between. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the hidden gems of St Andrews’ musical talent in one of the university’s most unconventional venues. 

Student LATE: Space Bop
When: Friday 20 September, 8pm-10pm
Where: Wardlaw Museum
Tickets: £7 (Early Bird), £8 (Standard) and £10 on the door (subject to availability) 
One FREE drink available for ticket holders (ID required) 
More: Get tickets for the LATE here.
Get ready to party with a purpose as the Science Fiction and Fantasy Society take over the Wardlaw Museum. Join us for a silent disco, cocktails, games, crafts and more.

Aelita: Queen of Mars Screening
When: Saturday 21 September, 3pm
Where: Laidlaw Music Centre
Tickets:
Standard Admission – Pay What You Can £10/£14/£18 
Students/Under 26 – £6 
Under 18 – Free 
More: Get your tickets for the screening here.
Step back in time to the dawn of science fiction cinema with Aelita: Queen of Mars, the 1924 Soviet silent film directed by Yakov Protazanov. Pianist Matthew Shiel will enhance this cinematic curiosity with an improvised live score. Known for his dynamic and captivating performances, Shiel’s score promises to transport the audience to the visionary world of 1920s science fiction. This screening will include an introduction from Dr Emily Finer from the School of Modern Languages. Runtime 124 minutes. There will be a 15-minute intermission during this screening. 

Music in the Museum: JazzWorks
When: Sunday 29 September, 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Where: Wardlaw Museum
More: Free. No Booking Required. 
Be immersed in music in the unique setting of the museum galleries. Our winter programme for 2024/25 will feature musicians from the University’s Music Centre, playing a variety of instruments and styles.

Building Alien Worlds: Sci Fi and Fantasy writing workshop with Inklight
When: Wednesday 2 October 2024, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
More: Free, booking required. Book Building Alien Worlds workshop here.
Looking to explore your creativity? Our workshop series, in partnership with ArtSOC and Inklight, offers a perfect opportunity to dive in. Join us at the Wardlaw on Wednesday afternoons to discover and develop your artistic skills — who knows where it might lead!

Wee Wardlaws – Moon Makers
When: Friday 4 October 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them. 

October School Holiday Workshops – Awesome Aliens
When: Tuesday 8 October, 2–2:45pm (Under 7s) and 3–4pm (7+). 
More: Free, booking required. Book Awesome Aliens here.
Travel out of this world as we blast off on our space journey and explore distant galaxies and the creatures that might live there.

October School Holiday Workshops – Awesome Aliens
When: Thursday 10 October, 11–11:45pm (Under 7s) and 12–1pm (7+). 
More: Free, booking required. Book Awesome Aliens here.
Travel out of this world as we blast off on our space journey and explore distant galaxies and the creatures that might live there.

October School Holiday Workshops – Spectacular Stars
When: Tuesday 15 October, 2–2:45pm (Under 7s) and 3–4pm (7+). 
More: Free, booking required. Book Spectacular Stars here.
Travel out of this world as we blast off on our space journey and explore distant galaxies and the creatures that might live there.

October School Holiday Workshops – Spectacular Stars
When: Thursday 17 October, 11–11:45pm (Under 7s) and 12–1pm (7+). 
More: Free, booking required. Book Spectacular Stars here.
Travel out of this world as we blast off on our space journey and explore distant galaxies and the creatures that might live there.

Bell Pettigrew Sessions
When: Thursday 17 October, 7pm – 8pm
Where: Wardlaw Museum
More: Free. No Booking Required. 
Experience the best of St Andrews’ vibrant music scene at the Bell Pettigrew Sessions, hosted in partnership with STAR: St Andrews Radio. Set in the unique and atmospheric Bell Pettigrew Museum, these sessions feature live performances from talented student musicians and groups. Enjoy an eclectic mix of genres, from soulful jazz to acoustic folk and everything in between. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the hidden gems of St Andrews’ musical talent in one of the university’s most unconventional venues. 

Music in the Museum
When: Sunday 27 October, 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Where: Wardlaw Museum
More: Free. No Booking Required. 
Be immersed in music in the unique setting of the museum galleries. Our winter programme for 2024/25 will feature musicians from the University’s Music Centre, playing a variety of instruments and styles.

Fantasy Map-Making: Artsoc Workshop at The Wardlaw Museum
When: Wednesday 30 October 2024, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
More: Free, booking required. Book Fantasy Map-Making here.
Looking to explore your creativity? Our workshop series, in partnership with ArtSOC and Inklight, offers a perfect opportunity to dive in. Join us at the Wardlaw on Wednesday afternoons to discover and develop your artistic skills — who knows where it might lead! 

Graveyards and Galaxies: Halloween at the Wardlaw Museum
When:  Thursday 31 October 2024, 7pm – 9pm.  
Where: Wardlaw Museum
More: £6.00 per ticket. One FREE Mocktail available for ticket holders. Book Graveyards and Galaxies here.
Halloween at the Wardlaw Museum. On this Halloween the Science Fiction and Fantasy take over the Wardlaw Museum. Join us for an evening with a difference, including, board games, short films, mocktails and more. Tickets can be purchased on the door, subject to availability.

Wee Wardlaws – Secrets of Space
When: Friday 1 November 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them.

Songs to Space: Songwriting Workshop
When: Tuesday 12 November 2024, 4pm – 5pm
Where: Wardlaw Museum
More: Free, suitable for ages 10-14, booking required. Book here for Tuesday’s Songs to Space.
Are you a budding young songwriter or musician? Join musician Moteh Parrott for a songwriting workshop inspired by the Alien Worlds exhibition at the Wardlaw Museum. This event is part of Being Human Festival 2024 and is supported by Live Music Now Scotland.

Writing the Alien: Inklight Workshop at the Wardlaw Museum
When: Wednesday 13 November 2024, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
More: Free, booking required. Book here for Writing the Alien.
Join Inklight at the Wardlaw Museum, as they take inspiration from the ‘Alien Worlds Exhibition’ to help create aliens, focusing on characterisation and complicating the concept of what makes someone “alien” or “other”. The workshop runs 2.30-3.30pm in the Learning Loft at the Wardlaw Museum. Free, but booking is required.

Songs to Space: Songwriting Workshop
When: Wednesday 13 November 2024, 4pm – 5pm
Where: Laidlaw Music Centre
More: Free, suitable for ages 10-14, booking required. Book here for Wednesday’s Songs to Space.
Are you a budding young songwriter or musician? Join musician Moteh Parrott for a songwriting workshop inspired by the Alien Worlds exhibition at the Wardlaw Museum. This event is part of Being Human Festival 2024 and is supported by Live Music Now Scotland.

In Conversation: is there life out there?
When: Sunday 17 November 2024, 2pm – 3:30pm
More: Free, booking required for in-person attendees. Register here to attend online.
With over 2000 exoplanets discovered in 2024 alone, could one of them be home to life? What does the latest science tell us? How could we possibly know? And how can creativity help us answer this and other questions about our universe? Join a panel of experts as they explore these questions together. This is a hybrid event, the tickets for this event are in person tickets. If you would like to join online, check back soon for link.

Music in the Museum
When: Sunday 17 November, 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Where: Wardlaw Museum
More: Free. No Booking Required. 
Be immersed in music in the unique setting of the museum galleries. Our winter programme for 2024/25 will feature musicians from the University’s Music Centre, playing a variety of instruments and styles.

Bell Pettigrew Sessions
When: Thursday 21 November, 7pm – 8pm
Where: Bell Pettigrew Museum
More: Free. No Booking Required. 
Experience the best of St Andrews’ vibrant music scene at the Bell Pettigrew Sessions, hosted in partnership with STAR: St Andrews Radio. Set in the unique and atmospheric Bell Pettigrew Museum, these sessions feature live performances from talented student musicians and groups. Enjoy an eclectic mix of genres, from soulful jazz to acoustic folk and everything in between. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the hidden gems of St Andrews’ musical talent in one of the university’s most unconventional venues.