Exhibition: 100 Years of RRS Discovery

Discover the history of the Discovery Investigations, the wide range of roles involved in making ocean exploration possible, and what life is really like aboard a scientific expedition.

Christmas Programme

From magical markets, to an enchanting Santa’s Grotto at Discovery Point, to dazzling festive parties in the High Mill at Verdant Works, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy this festive season.

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 could make a lasting difference to our heritage—and our future.

Our Mission for Discovery

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

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

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 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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