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

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

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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Special Offer

Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer Special Offer

Ticket holders for the showing of Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer on Saturday 5th October at 7pm can get 20% off admission to Discovery Point when showing a valid booking for the performance!

Explore the RRS Discovery, where Tom Crean’s Antarctic adventure began back in 1901 and walk in the footsteps of Captain Scott, Ernest Shackleton and more! Plus, Explore the Build of RRS Discovery as heritage engineers preserve the ship as part of our major ongoing conservation project.

Discovery Point is open from 10am-5pm on Saturday 5th October.

Terms and conditions:

Offer applicable on visits made on 5th October 2024 only.

Offer applies to holders of a valid ticket to the Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer Play only; not eligible for any additional visitors.

Discounted admission comes as single-time admission to Discovery Point only; not eligible for annual pass. 

Only visitors paying full admission price will receive an annual pass.

Not valid for joint ticket with Verdant Works Museum; valid for Discovery Point tickets only.

Not applicable to group visits or education visits.

Offer cannot be redeemed in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

No need to book in advance, discount will be applied on arrival at Discovery Point. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

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