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.

Christmas Programme

From magical markets, to an enchanting Santa’s Grotto at Discovery Point, to dazzling festive parties in the High Mill at Verdant Works, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy this festive season.

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.

DINE AT THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE

RRS Discovery Wardroom Dining

Take a seat in the luxurious Wardroom where Captain Scott, Ernest Shackleton and their officers dined in Antarctica, as you savour five-courses of the finest Scottish flavours, for an unforgettable occasion.

Celebrate in style with private dining in the Officer’s Wardroom aboard RRS Discovery.

 

Built in Dundee in 1901, Discovery has sailed around the globe in pursuit of research, exploration and science.

Dundee Heritage Trust are proud to offer guests the opportunity to enjoy private dining on the RRS Discovery in the atmospheric mahogany panelled Officer’s Wardroom, where Captain Scott and his officers dined in Antarctica from 1901-1904.

Make any occasion memorable with a luxury Wardroom dining experience on board RRS Discovery. Available for gatherings of friends, for groups, for weddings and more, as a truly unforgettable way to celebrate.

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