Scotland's Whale Road
DISCOVERY POINT

Dive into the history of whaling in Dundee and beyond, as we chart RRS Discovery‘s role in turning the tide from hunting to conservation.

Talk: Art in Antarctica

We’re joined by polar specialist Henrietta Hammant, who will explore early examples of art made in this beautiful landscape; from watercolours, to carved whale bone, to festive decorations. 

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 that Dundee Heritage Trust can receive gifts in wills? Your gift could make a lasting difference to our work in Dundee.

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.

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.

Plan Your Visit

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Tickets & Opening

Admission Fee

Adult: £17 Child (5-16 years): £9.50 Concession: £13.00 Family: £46.50 Carer (accompanying someone they care for): £0

Open Times

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

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

Discovery Point

Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA

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Tickets & Opening

Admission Fee

Adult: £14 Child (0-16 years): £0 Concession: £10.50 Family: £28.00 Carer (accompanying someone they care for): £0

Open Times

Winter: 1st November – 6th April: Closed 10am – 5pm 11am – 5pm

Summer: 7th April – 31st October: 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!

  • Adult: £24.50
  • Child (5-16 years): £9.50
  • Under 5’s: Free
  • Concession: £20.50
  • Family: £58.00
  • Carer (accompanying someone they care for): Free

Plan Your Visit

FAQs

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.

Admission Fees
Opening Times
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Discovery Point

Discovery Point

  • Adult: £17
  • Child (5-16 years): £9.50
  • Concession: £13.00
  • Family: £46.50
  • Carer (accompanying someone they care for): £0
Verdant Works Museum

Verdant Works Museum

  • Adult: £14
  • Child (0-16 years): £0
  • Concession: £10.50
  • Family: £28.00
  • Carer (accompanying someone they care for): £0

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

  • Adult: £24.50
  • Child (5-16 years): £9.50
  • Under 5’s: Free
  • Concession: £20.50
  • Family: £58.00
  • Carer (accompanying someone they care for): Free
Discovery Point

Discovery Point

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.

Summer: 1st April – 31st October

  • Mon – Sat: 10am – 5pm
  • Sun: 11am – 5pm
Verdant Works Museum

Verdant Works Museum

Winter: 1st November – 6th April

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

We are closed on 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 December and 1 & 2 January.

Summer: 7th April – 31st October

  • Mon-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

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.

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 annual pass.

Discovery Point

Dive into Scotland’s whaling past and uncover the role RRS Discovery played in turning the tide from hunting to conservation.

7th Sep 2024 – 31st Aug 2025 | Museum admission

Verdant Works Museum

Photography competition showcasing the effects of industrialisation on Dundee’s nature and green spaces.

24th Jan – 10th Mar 2025 | Free

Verdant Works Museum

The 50th anniversary of Dundee Women’s Aid celebrated in an art exhibition showcasing the talent of women in the city.

7th Feb – 5th May 2025 | Free

Discovery Point

Artist Caroline Hack and researcher Matt Ylitalo share Dundee’s whaling stories and dive into the impact of RRS Discovery’s oceanographic expeditions.

22nd Feb 2025 | Pay what you can

Discovery Point

Monthly session of stories, craft and messy play for little ones.

25th Feb 2025 | Pay what you can

Discovery Point

Travel to Antarctica in the 7th Century to discover hundreds of years of exploration in the pursuit of knowledge and science.

8th Mar 2025 | Pay what you can

Discovery Point

Author Eric McVicar explores the history and current situation of the Sami people of the warm Arctic and the Inuit people of the cold Arctic.

22nd Mar 2025 | Pay what you can

Discovery Point

Monthly session of stories, craft and messy play for little ones.

25th Mar 2025 | Pay what you can

Verdant Works Museum

Breathtaking photography from around the world shown in Dundee, in the latest International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition.

15th Apr – 8th Sep 2025 | Museum admission

Discovery Point

Polar specialist Henrietta Hammant shares pieces of art from centuries of Antarctic exploration; from whale bone carvings to paintings.

26th Apr 2025 | Pay what you can

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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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