Santa's Grotto Experience

Create unforgettable Christmas memories for the whole family at our Santa’s Grotto Experience! Be greeted by Santa’s elves, enjoy an interactive pantomime performance and meet Santa to get your very own gift.

Grinch Afternoon Tea Party
VERDANT WORKS MUSEUM

The Grinch has sneaked into Verdant Works Museum! Join us for an afternoon tea with a twist this festive season; filled with mischief, delicious snacks, and Christmas cheer.

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.

RRS Discovery Conservation

Explore the Royal Research Ship Discovery’s £1.4m conservation project.

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.

Visit Us

Accessibility Guide

The Verdant Works team looks forward to welcoming you! We make a concerted effort to ensure our facilities and displays are accessible to all.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information on accessibility.

Verdant Works Accessibility

Parking

A large car park is available behind Verdant Works Museum, on Miln Street, with a number of disabled spaces. It is free for visitors. Visitors must register their car on arrival to Verdant Works Museum to qualify for free parking.

Physical Access

Verdant Works Museum has an historic cobbled courtyard entrance which is passable with care. There are ramps throughout the museum whenever there is a change in floor level. There is a lift to the first floor Social History gallery. This lift also provides access to the conference rooms and High Mill balconies.

Due to the restricted width of current doorways users of large motability scooters may find access to the reception area difficult.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available for loan at no extra charge.

Other services, resources and facilities

There is a variety of seating throughout the museum. Adapted toilets are available.

There is a Sennheiser Infra-red hearing system in place wherever there is significant audio content in the museum displays. Either headphone or ‘necklace’ units are available to borrow from Museum Reception depending on the nature of the hearing disability.

Assistance dogs are admitted. Concession rates are available, and carers are admitted free when accompanying the person they care for.

If you need assistance during your visit, staff members will be able to help you. Front-of-house teams wear grey t-shirts and orange lanyards. Members of our Education team are trained in basic Makaton.

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Free sanitary products are available in our bathrooms.

AccessAble

AccessAble is here to take the chance out of going out. To give you the accessibility information you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible for you.

Euan’s Guide

We’re the disabled access charity best known for EuansGuide.com, the disabled access review website.
ACCESSIBILITY

Sensory Bags now available!

Sensory backpacks are now available to borrow from reception, containing the SEN map, an activity sheet, a soft toy, and sensory toys. Our sensory backpacks are free to borrow.

Changing Places

The nearest changing place is located in the V&A, which is located adjacent to our venue.

Other changing places located in the city centre & surrounding area of Dundee include:

V+A Dundee

The V+A Dundee is the first design museum in Scotland and the first Victoria and Albert museum outside London.

V+A Dundee
1 Riverside Esplanade
Dundee
DD1 4DW

Dundee Science Centre

Modern hub with zones featuring entertaining and educational multimedia experiences and live shows.

Dundee Science Centre
14 Greenmarket
Dundee
DD1 4QB

University of Dundee

One of the UK’s leading universities, internationally recognised for its expertise across a range of disciplines.

University of Dundee
Dalhousie Building
Old Hawkhill
Dundee
DD1 4QB

ODEON Dundee

State-of-the-art chain cinema for blockbusters in 2-D or 3-D format, plus family and student deals.

Douglas Rd
Dundee
DD4 7SN

PAMIS

The only organisation in Scotland that works solely with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

PAMIS
15/16 Springfield Rd
Dundee
DD1 4QB

Capability Scotland

Capability Scotland delivers exemplary care, support & education for disabled children & adults across Scotland.

Capability Scotland
Unit 10
City Quay
Camperdown Street
Dundee
DD1 3JA

Dundee College

Whatever your age or background, we offer a wide range of courses to help improve your future study.

Dundee College
Gardyne Campus
Dundee
DD5 1NY

If you have any other queries about making your visit as comfortable as possible, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team who will be happy to help.

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