Scotland's Whale Road
DISCOVERY POINT

Dive into our latest exhibition at Discovery Point and uncover Scotland’s whaling story. Explore the role that the RRS Discovery played in turning the tide from whale hunting to conservation almost 100 years ago.

Christmas at Verdant Works
VERDANT WORKS MUSEUM

Discover your perfect festive day out at Verdant Works Museum this winter; from our magical Christmas market, to Mischief in the Mill with the Grinch, to Victorian Christmas education sessions.

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. Thank you so much for considering us.

Volunteering with us

Our charity was founded in 1985 by a small band of dedicated local volunteers. Today, our volunteers remain at the heart of our work to share our heritage for future generations.

Our mission for Discovery

At Dundee Heritage Trust, we are committed 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.

Latest news
ABOUT US

Explore the latest news from Discovery Point and Verdant Works, and delve into our blogs about the collections, volunteering, and more.

 

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 Boss
COLLECTIONS

As 2024 marks #Shackleton150, we look at just some of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Discovery story, and how his first trip to Antarctica paved the way for an incredible career in Polar exploration.

About Us

Our Mission

We are Dundee Heritage Trust

The proud guardian of two of Scotland’s best-loved museums: Discovery Point and Verdant Works.

Together, we spark curiosity in heritage.

Our museums have inspired of millions of people across the globe since the RRS Discovery returned to Dundee.

Built in our city, she belongs to the world.

An anchor for generations of scientists. A beacon for explorers, young and old. A compass for the curious.

Now, we’re on an urgent mission to conserve the RRS Discovery and transform Discovery Point for the next 100 years.

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