Discovery Mast Climb
DISCOVERY POINT

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

Shackleton's Endurance in 3D

Get up close to Shackleton’s famous shipwreck this summer, with a remarkably detailed 3D model bringing one of the greatest tales of exploration from the seabed to the surface.

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 Dundee Heritage Trust can receive gifts in wills? Your gift can make a lasting difference to our heritage—and our future.

Our mission for Discovery

Dundee Heritage Trust is the 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 following his untimely passing.

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Accessibility

We look forward to welcoming you! We make a concerted effort to ensure both our attractions, facilities and displays are accessible to all.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information on accessibility. View our accessibility guides below: