Discovery Mast Climb
DISCOVERY POINT

Prepare for the latest exhilarating experience aboard RRS Discovery! Embark on a thrilling ascent of the towering foremast of RRS Discovery, in a feat of courage with unbeatable views as your reward.

Santa's Grotto
DISCOVERY POINT

Santa and his elves are coming back to Discovery Point this December for festive fun! Enjoy an enchanting family day out this Christmas in Santa’s Grotto, with singing, dancing, laughter and festive magic.

Discovery Point Transformed

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

Join our Patrons

Did you know you can support Dundee Heritage Trust as a Patron of the museums? Join us to support our mission for Discovery.

Wardroom Dining Experience
DINE AT THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE

Take a seat at the Captain’s table aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery for the ultimate luxury dining experience.

Conference and Meeting Room Hire

Conference spaces at Discovery Point and Verdant Works offer distinct and unique settings to host your corporate event in the city of Dundee, nestled on Scotland’s breathtaking east coast.

Our mission for Discovery

Dundee Heritage Trust is a charity formed in 1985 to preserve the RRS Discovery for future generations. Now, we’re on a mission to spark curiosity in heritage, science, and discovery.

Conserving the RRS Discovery

Explore the £3.4M conservation project aboard the RRS Discovery, in a once-in-a-generation effort to preserve her for the next 100 years.

Polar Publications

Celebrate two iconic publications from our Polar Collection: 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 after his untimely passing.

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Special Offer

Save 20% on entry to Discovery Point & RRS Discovery!*

Save 20% on entry* to Discovery Point & RRS Discovery when you show your DCA Cinema ticket for Penelope & Jane: A Polar Love Story

To celebrate our friends at the DCA screening a special showing of Channel 4’s Penelope & Jane: A Polar Love Story, we’re offering ticket holders to the screening discounted entry* to Discovery Point & RRS Discovery on Sunday 11 October. This gives you the chance to make savings when you climb aboard RRS Discovery, and explore what life was like on an Antarctic ship in the early 20th century; walking in the footsteps of Captain Scott and his 1901 Discovery Expedition crew. See the crew’s quarters, and the luxurious officers’ Wardroom as you dive into life below deck!

Inspired by Pennell and Atkinson’s letters and diaries, you’ll also get the chance to see an Antarctic love letter from the Discovery Expedition; just look for the Unseen Discoveries exhibition in the Discovery Point foyer.

*Full terms and conditions apply:

20% off single-entry visit to Discovery Point & RRS Discovery, for ticket holders to Penelope & Jane: A Polar Love Story screening at DCA Dundee on 11 October

Offer applicable on Sunday 11 October 2026 only. Discovery Point & RRS Discovery is open 9am-5pm

Offer limited to one discounted museum admission per valid DCA cinema ticket presented

Cannot be used for online ticket bookings; can only be redeemed in the museum

DCA ticket to Penelope & Jane: A Polar Love Story must be presented at the Discovery Point admissions desk to redeem offer

Cannot be used alongside any other promotional offers

Cannot be exchanged for cash alternative

Standard single-entry admission only. Not eligible for Unlimited Pass, Off-Peak pass, Explore More pass, or any events or activity tickets

Not eligible for use on education visits or group visits

Dundee Heritage Trust reserves the right to withdraw this offer, to refuse entry if conditions are not met, and to amend the offer without prior notice