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.

Love Aboard Discovery
DISCOVERY POINT

Evening tours with a twist aboard RRS Discovery. Uncover stories of romance from the lives of Captain Scott, Ernest Shackleton and their crewmates this Valentines day.

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 that Dundee Heritage Trust can receive gifts in wills? Your gift could make a lasting difference to our work in Dundee.

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.

RRS Discovery Conservation

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 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.

Support Us

Help us spark curiosity

We are Dundee Heritage Trust.

The proud guardian of two of Scotland’s best-loved museums, Discovery Point and Verdant Works Museum.

Together, we spark curiosity in heritage, science, and discovery.

Our museums have inspired millions of people around the globe since the Royal Research Ship Discovery first returned to Dundee. Built in our city, she belongs to the world. An anchor for generations of scientists. A beacon for explorers, young and old.  A compass for the curious.

Now, we’re on a mission to transform Discovery Point and conserve the RRS Discovery for the next 100 years.

Our Giving Promise

Unless agreed in advance of your gift, we will always direct donations to the area of greatest need, empowering our small team of experts, educators, and ambassadors to respond most effectively to the changing needs of our museums and communities.

If you have a special reason for wishing to dedicate your donation to a specific area of our work, please contact our Fundraising Team to discuss this.

Other ways to support Dundee Heritage Trust

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Leave a gift in your will

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