Santa's Grotto Experience

Create unforgettable Christmas memories for the whole family at our Santa’s Grotto Experience! Be greeted by Santa’s elves, enjoy an interactive pantomime performance and meet Santa to get your very own gift.

Grinch Afternoon Tea Party
VERDANT WORKS MUSEUM

The Grinch has sneaked into Verdant Works Museum! Join us for an afternoon tea with a twist this festive season; filled with mischief, delicious snacks, and Christmas cheer.

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. Thank you so much for considering us.

Volunteering with us

Our charity was founded in 1985 by a small band of dedicated local volunteers. Today, our volunteers remain at the heart of our work to share our heritage for future generations.

Our mission for Discovery

At Dundee Heritage Trust, we are committed 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 the Royal Research Ship Discovery’s £1.4m conservation project.

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.

LEARNING

Online Learning

1901 Films

Inspired by our Dome gallery, we commissioned five short films showing a snapshot into Dundee in 1901, created by Abbey Theatre and Bonnie Brae Productions. Download the accompanying worksheets or use them as inspiration for your own ideas.

The Shipbuilder

2.5 mins
The Shipbuilder is part of 1901: Stories of Discovery from Dundee Heritage Trust. With thanks to McManus Art Gallery & Museum.

The Lady

2.5 mins
The Lady is part of 1901: Stories of Discovery from Dundee Heritage Trust. With thanks to McManus Art Gallery & Museum.

The Lovers

4.5 mins
The Lovers is part of 1901: Stories of Discovery from Dundee Heritage Trust. With thanks to McManus Art Gallery & Museum.

The Explorer (Primary)

3.5 mins
Part of 1901: Stories of Discovery from Dundee Heritage Trust With thanks to Major Natalie and the British Army. This is the Primary edit of the interview, if you require the Secondary level interview, please contact the education team.

The Mother

4 mins
The Mother is part of 1901:Stories of Discovery from Dundee Heritage Trust.

Talks

We can offer any of our talks online.

Select Attraction
Talks
Discovery Point
Verdant Works
Talk

The RRS Discovery Story

RRS Discovery’s three main Antarctic expeditions.
Suitable for Learners of all ages
Group size 10 – 60
Duration 90 mins
Prices from £30
Talk

Antarctica, the Last Unknown

The origins of the Golden Age of Antarctic Discovery
Suitable for Learners of all ages
Group size 10 – 60
Duration 90 mins
Prices from £30
Talk

Leadership

How the leadership styles of Scott and Shackleton can influence our own leadership styles
Suitable for Learners of all ages
Group size 10 – 60
Duration 90 mins
Prices from £30
Talk

How a museum is run

A talk into how museums are run; the roles and departments that make them function; and the purpose of museums in the 21st Century.
Suitable for Learners of all ages
Group size 10 – 60
Duration 90 mins
Prices from £30
Talk

History of Dundee

A talk that covers the history of Dundee and its place in Scotland and the UK from medieval times to today.
Suitable for Learners of all ages
Group size 10 – 60
Duration 90 mins
Prices from £30
Talk

One Mill, Many Stories

The history of Verdant Works and the textile industries of Dundee
Suitable for Learners of all ages
Group size 10 – 60
Duration 90 mins
Prices from £30
Talk

Uncomfortable Verdant

The uncomfortable past of Verdant works, from child exploitation, its involvement in the slave trade and links to Colonial India
Suitable for Learners of all ages
Group size 10 – 60
Duration 90 mins
Prices from £30
Talk

How a museum is run

A talk into how museums are run; the roles and departments that make them function; and the purpose of museums in the 21st Century.
Suitable for Learners of all ages
Group size 10 – 60
Duration 90 mins
Prices from £30
Talk

History of Dundee

A talk that covers the history of Dundee and its place in Scotland and the UK from medieval times to today.
Suitable for Learners of all ages
Group size 10 – 60
Duration 90 mins
Prices from £30

Contact our Education team

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