Discovery Mast Climb
DISCOVERY POINT

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

Scottish Nature Photography Awards

Celebrating nature, wildlife and landscape photography in Scotland, this beautiful exhibition showcases the winning images from the Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

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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What’s On

Explore upcoming exhibitions, special events, talks, workshops, and more at Discovery Point and Verdant Works Museum.

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  • Museum admission
    12th Sep 2025 – 13th Sep 2026
    Discovery Point

    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.
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  • Museum admission
    19th Nov 2025 – 22nd Feb 2026
    Verdant Works Museum

    Exhibition: Scottish Nature Photography Awards

    Celebrate nature, wildlife and landscape photography in Scotland! This exhibition showcases the winning images from the Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.
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    £18
    6th Dec – 22nd Dec 2025
    Discovery Point

    Santa’s Grotto Dundee

    Scotland’s most magical Santa’s Grotto; found at the heart of Dundee’s waterfront.
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  • Museum admission
    11th Jan 2026
    Discovery Point

    Talk: Conserving RRS Discovery

    Go behind the scenes of RRS Discovery’s restoration project to learn more about the history of Captain Scott’s Antarctic ship in Dundee.
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  • Museum admission
    25th Jan 2026
    Verdant Works Museum

    Talk: Wild Dundee

    Learn more about RSPB’s Wild Dundee initiative and its ambitions for the future of nature and community in Dundee.
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  • £20
    7th Feb 2026
    Discovery Point

    Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer

    The incredible story of Tom Crean brought to life in a humorous and adventurous solo performance by Aidan Dooley.
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  • Museum admission
    8th Feb 2026
    Discovery Point

    Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer

    Author and Polar historian Michael Smith discusses Tom Crean and shares why the ‘Irish Giant’ could never speak about his polar adventures.
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