Christmas in Dundee

Step into a winter wonderland at Discovery Point & RRS Discovery and Verdant Works Museum this Christmas to create magical memories.

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.

Christmas Party Nights

Roll into the Roaring Twenties this Christmas at Verdant Works; a charming Victorian mill. Enjoy a festive feast, non-stop dancing, and an enchanting venue for your Christmas Party Night Out this festive season.

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 Blizzard Podcast
DISCOVERY POINT

The Blizzard Podcast is your invitation behind the scenes on RRS Discovery each month, meeting guests telling stories to transport you to other worlds.

VISIT US

BUY TICKETS

Planning a voyage of wonder in Dundee?

Save when you book your passes online in advance. View and purchase passes below:

Discovery Point and Verdant Works Museum Passes

Events and Activities

Here you will find our ticketing policies and conditions. To view the full terms and conditions for your Pass type, please select it from the list below.

FAQs

Off-Peak Pass

Valid e-ticket confirmation must be presented at admissions desk on arrival to Discovery Point / Verdant Works Museum to be exchanged for pass. 

Off-peak passes grant the holder access during off-peak dates only. Valid for use during the following dates:
– Discovery Point: Weekdays (excluding school holidays)
– Verdant Works Museum: Weekdays (excluding school holidays).  

Pass must be signed on receipt.  

Off-peak pass grants the named holder access during off-peak dates only for a year from date of purchase (excludes group tickets, school tickets, event tickets and venue hire guests). Expiry date cannot be extended. 

Off-Peak Pass & corresponding photo ID must be shown when making a repeat visit. Dundee Heritage Trust reserves the right to refuse entry if these conditions are not met, and reserves the right to change the conditions of use and access without prior warning. 

Pass is non-transferable and non-refundable. Cannot be exchanged.  

Off-peak pass can be upgraded to Unlimited Pass or Explore More Pass at the time of purchase only and is subject to a fee. Passes cannot be upgraded any later than the day of purchase. 

Unlimited Pass

Valid e-ticket confirmation must be presented at admissions desk on arrival to Discovery Point / Verdant Works Museum to be exchanged for pass. 

Unlimited passes grant the holder access during off-peak and on-peak dates. Valid for use during the following dates:
–
Discovery Point: All year
– Verdant Works Museum: All year 

Click here to see calendar

Pass must be signed on receipt.  

Unlimited Pass grants the named holder access for a year from date of purchase (excludes group tickets, school tickets, event tickets and venue hire guests). Expiry date cannot be extended. 

Unlimited Pass & corresponding photo ID must be shown when making a repeat visit. Dundee Heritage Trust reserves the right to refuse entry if these conditions are not met, and reserves the right to change the conditions of use and access without prior warning. 

Pass is non-transferable and non-refundable. Cannot be exchanged.  

Explore More Pass

Valid e-ticket confirmation must be presented at admissions desk on arrival to be exchanged for pass. 

Explore More Pass grants the holder access during off-peak and on-peak dates to both Discovery Point and Verdant Works Museum. Valid for use during the following dates:
– Discovery Point: All year
– Verdant Works Museum: All year 

Click here to see calendar

Pass must be signed on receipt.  

Explore More Pass grants the named holder access to both Discovery Point and Verdant Works Museum for a year from date of purchase (excludes group tickets, school tickets, event tickets and venue hire guests). Expiry date cannot be extended. 

Explore More Pass & corresponding photo ID must be shown when making a repeat visit. Dundee Heritage Trust reserves the right to refuse entry if these conditions are not met, and reserves the right to change the conditions of use and access without prior warning. 

Pass is non-transferable and non-refundable. Cannot be exchanged.  

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Off-Peak and Peak Dates

To ensure a smooth visit, please select your date and ensure that the Pass you purchase is valid for your chosen date.

Off-Peak Passes are valid for use all year excluding:
Weekends and School Holidays

Unlimited Passes and Explore More Passes are valid all year, on all dates that the museum is open.

See our 2026 calendars below for more details:

Transaction Currencies

All prices are quoted in £ sterling and no other currency will be accepted.

Payment Cards accepted

We will accept payment from the following cards:

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Maestro

If your query has not been answered, please do contact us.