Discovery Point
Opening Hours
Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 11am - 5pm
Entry Fee
  • Off-Peak Pass: £13.00
  • Unlimited Pass: £16.00
  • Child (5-16 years) from: £7.00
  • Family Pass from: £35.00
  • Carer (accompanying): Free
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Verdant Works Museum
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 11am-5pm
Entry Fee
  • Off-Peak Pass: £12.00
  • Unlimited Pass: £14.00
  • Child (0-16 years): Free
  • Carer (accompanying): Free
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Scotland's Whale Road
DISCOVERY POINT

Dive into the history of whaling in Dundee and beyond, as we chart RRS Discovery‘s role in turning the tide from hunting to conservation.

International Garden Photographer of the Year
VERDANT WORKS MUSEUM

Beautiful flora, fauna and landscapes take centre-stage in the latest exhibition from International Garden Photographer of the Year; a peaceful showcase of spectacular wildlife from around the world.

Discovery Point Transformed
SUPPORT US

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
SUPPORT US

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

Our Mission for Discovery
ABOUT US

Dundee Heritage Trust exists 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.

Conserving RRS Discovery
ABOUT US

Explore our £1.4M conservation project aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery, supported by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.

Polar Publications
COLLECTIONS

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 Hope Cross
DISCOVERY POINT

Visit the historic Hope Cross at Discovery Point; built in 1922 by Shackleton’s Quest crewmates following his untimely passing.

Verdant Works Museum

Regenerating our India Gallery

Get involved

We’re currently redeveloping our colonial India Gallery at Verdant Works Museum, in order to better represent the connections between Dundee and the Indian sub-continent and to share more voices and stories.

Our heritage team have been working with local community groups and organisations, and would love for you to get involved. Find out how you can help shape the future of Verdant Works Museum and share your stories, below.

How to Get Involved

Share your stories

Are you from Dundee and moved to India, Bangladesh or Pakistan to work in or for the Jute Industry and/or did your family?

Or are you from India, Bangladesh or Pakistan and came to Dundee specifically to work in or learn about the Jute Trade and/or did your family?

We’d love to hear your story and record an oral history. 

Get in touch

Share your artefacts

Are you from Dundee and the surrounding area and moved to India, Bangladesh or Pakistan to work in or for the Jute Industry and/or did your family?

Or, are you from India, Bangladesh or Pakistan and came to Dundee specifically to learn about the Jute Trade?

Do you have objects (such as photos, leaflets, books, clothing, recipes, diaries, letters and certificates) that are linked to the Jute Industry that you would be willing to loan or donate?

 

Enquire

Volunteer

You can get involved in the redevelopment of our India Gallery by volunteering to undertake research. We have many topics from you to choose from, including:

  • Jute Industry pre–East India Company (pre-1793) 
  • Jute Industry during East India Company (1793-1858) 
  • Establishment of large mills in India (specifically Kolkata) 
  • Growth in Indian industry (1850-1947) 
  • Adaptation of Dundee Industries  
  • Partition and independence (1947) 
  • Machinery being sold and run in India and East Pakistan  
  • Adaptation of Dundee industries to competition 
  • Revival of Jute in India 
  • Legacy in India 
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Contact Us

If you are interested in our redevelopment of the India gallery and/or would like to get involved, please feel free to get in touch.

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