Support our mission
Dundee Heritage Trust is the proud guardian of two of Scotland’s best-loved museums.
Together, we spark curiosity in heritage, science, and discovery for tens of thousands of people each year.
As a charity, your support is vital to help us inspire the next generation of explorers, scientists, and adventurers.
Will you join our mission for Discovery?
Our mission is protect and share Dundee’s local and global heritage for the benefit of current and future generations.
The Royal Research Ship Discovery is an irreplaceable ship with unique global significance, as the first ship in the world built to pioneer new scientific research in Antarctica.
Built in Dundee, she belongs to the world. An anchor for generations of scientists. A beacon for explorers, young and old. A compass for the curious everywhere.
Verdant Works Museum is the fabric of Dundee, our working Victorian jute mill where we share the stories of the industry that made our city, and made Discovery possible.
Our Impact
Since 1985, we have been making a difference for Dundee’s heritage—and its future! Your support helps us to preserve and share our heritage for the benefit of our community and visitors from across the globe.
Over 524,000 visitors have explored our museums since 2019, supporting a thriving heritage, culture, and tourism ecosystem in the city of Discovery.
Every year, we welcome over 3,000 young learners from schools, colleges, and universities across Scotland, exploring topics in history, science, and global citizenship.
Each year, over 2,000 local people enjoy our talks, tours, and workshops for community groups and charities in Tayside.
From Dundee's famous jute machinery to shipwrighting aboard the RRS Discovery, we preserve not just the fabric of our heritage, but the skills to protect it for the future.
Thanks to your support, 1 in 3 learners visits us through our widening access scheme, so no child misses out on a school museum trip.
Join the crew with single or regular donation!
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