Discovery Mast Climb
DISCOVERY POINT

Prepare for the latest exhilarating experience aboard RRS Discovery! Embark on a thrilling ascent of the towering foremast of RRS Discovery, in a feat of courage with unbeatable views as your reward.

Escape Room: The Curator's Curse

Expect museum madness in this fun-filled Escape Room; solve puzzles, crack the code, and help our Curators get an exhibition put together in time. Do you accept the challenge?

Discovery Point Transformed

Explore our plans to transform Discovery Point and spark curiosity in heritage for the next 100 years.

Join our Patrons

Did you know you can support Dundee Heritage Trust as a Patron of the museums? Join us to support our mission for Discovery.

Our mission for Discovery

Dundee Heritage Trust is a charity formed in 1985 to preserve the RRS Discovery for future generations. Now, we’re on a mission to spark curiosity in heritage, science, and discovery.

Conserving the RRS Discovery

Explore the £3.4M conservation project aboard the RRS Discovery, in a once-in-a-generation effort to preserve her for the next 100 years.

Polar Publications

Celebrate two iconic publications from our Polar Collection: 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 after his untimely passing.

Visit Us

Eat & Shop

Cafes and gift shops in Dundee

Whether visiting our attractions, or searching for somewhere new to eat in Dundee, both Discovery Point & RRS Discovery and Verdant Works offer a warm welcome paired with flavours inspired by Scotland’s Tay Country and the finest local produce.

Verdant Works Cafe

Enjoy a taste of Tayside, with homemade soups, light lunches, freshly baked cakes and more

Verdant Works Gift Shop

Championing local makers with a range of gifts, souvenirs and all things jute available

Discovery Point

Verdant Works Museum

Plan your visit today!