Exhibition: 100 Years of RRS Discovery

Discover the history of the Discovery Investigations, the wide range of roles involved in making ocean exploration possible, and what life is really like aboard a scientific expedition.

Talk: The Triumph of Textiles
VERDANT WORKS MUSEUM

The authors behind The Triumph of Textiles join us to discuss the book, their research, and the rich textile heritage of Dundee. It’s an opportunity to delve deeper into the city’s fabric as we weave from 1700s to the early 20th century.

Discovery Point Transformed

Explore our plans to transform Discovery Point, conserve the RRS Discovery, and spark curiosity in heritage for the next 100 years.

Leave a Gift in your Will

Did you know Dundee Heritage Trust can receive gifts in wills? Your gift could make a lasting difference to our heritage—and our future.

Our Mission for Discovery

Dundee Heritage Trust exists to share our heritage for the benefit of current and future generations. Now, we’re on a mission to protect the RRS Discovery and spark curiosity in heritage for the next 100 years.

Conserving RRS Discovery

Explore our £1.4M conservation project aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery, supported by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.

Polar Publications

Celebrate two iconic publications from within our Polar Collections; the famous South Polar Times compiled on Discovery in 1902, and Shackleton’s rare Aurora Australis.

The Hope Cross
DISCOVERY POINT

Visit the historic Hope Cross at Discovery Point; built in 1922 by Shackleton’s Quest crewmates following his untimely passing.

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Dundee’s heritage brought to life

Award-winning Dundee visitor attractions

Discovery Point

Our Attractions

Discovery Point

Home to the Royal Research Ship Discovery, this award-winning attraction tells the story of the iconic ship Discovery from her beginnings in Dundee, to her ground-breaking Antarctic expedition with Captain Scott and her voyages all over the world.

Verdant Works Museum

Step back in time to the heart of Dundee’s industrial legacy in this 1833 jute mill. With working machinery, exhibitions and local volunteer guides, stories of Dundee’s millworkers are brought to life.

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Tickets & Opening

Admission Fee

Off-Peak Pass: £13 Unlimited Pass: £16 Child (5-16 years) from: £7.00 Family Pass from: £35.00 Carer (accompanying): £0

Open Times

Summer: 1st April – 31st October: 10am – 5pm 11am – 5pm

Winter: 1st November – 31st March: 10am – 5pm 11am – 5pm

Discovery Point

Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA

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Tickets & Opening

Admission Fee

Off-Peak Pass: £12 Unlimited Pass: £14 Child (0-16 years): £0 Carer (accompanying): £0

Open Times

Summer: 7th April – 31st October: 10am-5pm 11am-5pm

Winter: 1st November 2025 – 1st April 2026: Closed 10am-5pm 11am-5pm

Verdant Works Museum

Verdant Works, West Henderson’s Wynd, Dundee, DD1 5BT

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Save when you visit Discovery Point and Verdant Works Museum in the same year with our joint pass!

  • Explore More: £25.00
  • Child (5-16 years): £9.00
  • Under 5’s: Free
  • Carer (accompanying someone they care for): Free

Plan Your Visit

FAQs

What are your opening hours?

We are open:

Mon-Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 11am-5pm

We are closed on 24, 25, 26, 31 December and 1 & 2 January.

How do I get to Discovery Point?

By rail: Discovery Point is found directly opposite the Dundee railway station, towards the River Tay. It is less than 100 steps to the railway station.

By bus: The closest bus stop to Discovery Point is found outside Dundee’s railway station. There is a bus bay at Discovery Point.

By car: Discovery Point is found at Dundee’s waterfront. There is a public car park adjacent to Discovery Point; fees apply. There are disabled spaces.

Find the nearest EV Charging points.

By plane: Discovery Point is around a 10-minute drive from Dundee airport.

Have a question about your visit?

Find out more at our dedicated Discovery Point page.

How do I get to Verdant Works Museum?

By rail: Verdant Works Museum is a 20-minute walk from Dundee’s train station. On leaving Dundee’s railway station, head west towards the Nethergate. Carry on straight at the Nethergate junction traffic lights, heading towards the West Port area. Use the crossing beside The Globe bar and head towards the Hawkhill roundabout. When you reach the Hawkhill roundabout, take a right onto Guthrie Street. Cross the road on Guthrie Street and head down West Henderson’s Wynd; you will see the Law in the distance. Verdant Works Museum is found half-way down West Henderson’s Wynd.

By bus: When visiting Verdant Works Museum on Dundee’s buses, make sure to travel to Hunter Street bus stop. From here, Verdant Works Museum is a 5-minute walk. Cross the Hawkhill roundabout towards Guthrie Street, and head towards West Henderson’s Wynd; you will see the Law in the distance. Verdant Works Museum is found half-way down West Henderson’s Wynd.

By car: Verdant Works Museum is found in the heart of Dundee’s city centre. We have free car parking available for visitors (cars must be registered at museum reception to be eligible for free parking) in our large car park, accessed by Blinshall Street.

Find the nearest EV Charging points.

By plane: Verdant Works Museum is around a 15-minute drive from Dundee’s airport.

 

 

Have another question about your visit?

Please see our dedicated Verdant Works Museum page.

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Discovery Point

Discovery Point

  • Off-Peak Pass: £13
  • Unlimited Pass: £16
  • Child (5-16 years) from: £7.00
  • Family Pass from: £35.00
  • Carer (accompanying): £0
Verdant Works Museum

Verdant Works Museum

  • Off-Peak Pass: £12
  • Unlimited Pass: £14
  • Child (0-16 years): £0
  • Carer (accompanying): £0

Save when you visit Discovery Point and Verdant Works Museum in the same year with our joint pass!

  • Explore More: £25.00
  • Child (5-16 years): £9.00
  • Under 5’s: Free
  • Carer (accompanying someone they care for): Free
Discovery Point

Discovery Point

Summer: 1st April – 31st October

  • Mon – Sat: 10am – 5pm
  • Sun: 11am – 5pm

Winter: 1st November – 31st March

  • Mon – Sat: 10am – 5pm
  • Sun: 11am – 5pm

We are closed on 24, 25, 26, 31 December and 1 & 2 January.

Verdant Works Museum

Verdant Works Museum

Summer: 7th April – 31st October

  • Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
  • Sun: 11am-5pm

We are closed on 6th September 2025.

Winter: 1st November 2025 – 1st April 2026

  • Mon & Tues: Closed
  • Weds-Sat: 10am-5pm
  • Sun: 11am-5pm
Discovery Point

Discovery Point

  • Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA
Verdant Works Museum

Verdant Works Museum

  • Verdant Works, West Henderson’s Wynd, Dundee, DD1 5BT

FAQs

Discovery Point
Verdant Works Museum

What are your opening hours?

We are open:

Mon-Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 11am-5pm

We are closed on 24, 25, 26, 31 December and 1 & 2 January.

How do I get to Discovery Point?

By rail: Discovery Point is found directly opposite the Dundee railway station, towards the River Tay. It is less than 100 steps to the railway station.

By bus: The closest bus stop to Discovery Point is found outside Dundee’s railway station. There is a bus bay at Discovery Point.

By car: Discovery Point is found at Dundee’s waterfront. There is a public car park adjacent to Discovery Point; fees apply. There are disabled spaces.

Find the nearest EV Charging points.

By plane: Discovery Point is around a 10-minute drive from Dundee airport.

Have a question about your visit?

Find out more at our dedicated Discovery Point page.

How do I get to Verdant Works Museum?

By rail: Verdant Works Museum is a 20-minute walk from Dundee’s train station. On leaving Dundee’s railway station, head west towards the Nethergate. Carry on straight at the Nethergate junction traffic lights, heading towards the West Port area. Use the crossing beside The Globe bar and head towards the Hawkhill roundabout. When you reach the Hawkhill roundabout, take a right onto Guthrie Street. Cross the road on Guthrie Street and head down West Henderson’s Wynd; you will see the Law in the distance. Verdant Works Museum is found half-way down West Henderson’s Wynd.

By bus: When visiting Verdant Works Museum on Dundee’s buses, make sure to travel to Hunter Street bus stop. From here, Verdant Works Museum is a 5-minute walk. Cross the Hawkhill roundabout towards Guthrie Street, and head towards West Henderson’s Wynd; you will see the Law in the distance. Verdant Works Museum is found half-way down West Henderson’s Wynd.

By car: Verdant Works Museum is found in the heart of Dundee’s city centre. We have free car parking available for visitors (cars must be registered at museum reception to be eligible for free parking) in our large car park, accessed by Blinshall Street.

Find the nearest EV Charging points.

By plane: Verdant Works Museum is around a 15-minute drive from Dundee’s airport.

 

 

Have another question about your visit?

Please see our dedicated Verdant Works Museum page.

NEW!

DISCOVERY MAST CLIMB

Prepare for the latest exhilarating experience aboard RRS Discovery!

Ascend on a thrilling journey as you climb the ship’s historic rigging in the footsteps of the 1901 crew, scaling the towering fore-mast of Captain Scott’s famous Antarctic ship, in a feat of courage rewarding you with unparalleled views over RRS Discovery and its home city, before zip-lining over 40 metres back to Dundee’s rejuvenated waterfront.

Find out more here.

What’s On

Events and Exhibitions

View our exhibition programme, as well as exciting upcoming events and showcases at Discovery Point and Verdant Works Museum. Selected events and exhibitions are free with our unlimited pass.

Verdant Works Museum

Photography exhibition by Abi Warner, capturing the abstract forms of water and ice through painterly photographs.

9th May – 14th Oct 2025 | Museum admission

Discovery Point

Discover the history of the Discovery Investigations, the wide range of roles involved in making ocean exploration possible, and what life is really like aboard a scientific expedition.

12th Sep 2025 – 13th Sep 2026 | Museum admission

Verdant Works Museum

Weave your way through 200 years of industrial history in Dundee in this discussion with the authors of ‘Triumph of Textiles’ book.

28th Sep 2025 | Museum admission

Verdant Works Museum

Open call for family histories connected to Dundee’s jute industry in 1900-1960, for an exhibition related to women in jute.

13th Oct – 17th Oct 2025 | N/A

Discovery Point

Meet huskies, dress up, write letters home, speak to Discovery explorers and more to Be an Explorer on this family fun day.

18th Oct 2025 | Museum admission

Verdant Works Museum

Start your festive season at our cosy Christmas market! Showcasing crafters and producers from Dundee and beyond.

22nd Nov – 23rd Nov 2025 | Free

Discovery Point

Celebrate the magic of Christmas at our Discovery Point Christmas Market! With amazing stallholders from across Scotland, there’s something for everyone.

29th Nov – 30th Nov 2025 | Free

Verdant Works Museum

Make Christmas 2025 magical and jingle through the decades at Verdant Works!

5th Dec – 13th Dec 2025 | From £55pp

Discovery Point

Scotland’s most magical Santa’s Grotto; found at the heart of Dundee’s waterfront.

6th Dec – 22nd Dec 2025 | £18

Verdant Works Museum

Jingle and jive your way into the Christmas season whilst supporting the work of Dundee Heritage Trust; enjoying an evening of fine dining, live music and merriment in the heart of Dundee.

11th Dec 2025 | From £75pp

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Reviews

What our visitors say

Took my 5 year old and he loved it – we all did! The ship and museum were amazing and we learned so much, the gentleman explaining all about the bell was fantastic.

Discovery Point – Carrie D

Really great museum, a lot of history not just about jute, but working life in Dundee. Amazing tour, very well done. Great experience and would highly recommend this to anybody interested in local and Scottish history. I can imagine this would be a great place for School trips too. Plenty of space and activities for children of all ages.

Verdant Works – Michael S

This is an excellent museum all about RRS Discovery – the history and expedition – with plenty of items to look at. And of course, the actual ship to board and explore!

Discovery Point – James K

Simple fantastic, spent several hours here and should be must do for anyone visiting Dundee. Had a lovely soup and scone in the cafe. A very well presented and interactive museum.

Verdant Works Museum – Mike D

An immersive, interactive, inspiring, & visually stunning museum. Visual displays, videos on wall screens, activities for kids, displays indoors, and you can go on to the deck of the ship & below.

Discovery Point – Helen R

I absolutely adore this place. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. There is so much to see! It’s a haven of information on Dundee’s history of the jute mills. It’s fascinating from beginning to end. It’s worth a visit!

Verdant Works Museum – Susan A

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