Discovery Point
Opening Hours
Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 11am - 5pm
Entry Fee
  • Off-Peak Pass: £13.00
  • Unlimited Pass: £16.00
  • Child (5-16 years) from: £7.00
  • Family Pass from: £35.00
  • Carer (accompanying): Free
Tickets & More Info
Verdant Works Museum
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 11am-5pm
Entry Fee
  • Off-Peak Pass: £12.00
  • Unlimited Pass: £14.00
  • Child (0-16 years): Free
  • Carer (accompanying): Free
Tickets & More Info
Exhibition: 100 Years of RRS Discovery
DISCOVERY POINT

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.

Talk: The Triumph of Textiles
VERDANT WORKS MUSEUM

The authors behind The Triumph of Textiles join us to discuss the book, their research, and the rich textile heritage of Dundee. It’s an opportunity to delve deeper into the city’s fabric as we weave from 1700s to the early 20th century.

Discovery Point Transformed
SUPPORT US

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
SUPPORT US

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
ABOUT US

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
ABOUT US

Explore our £1.4M conservation project aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery, supported by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.

Polar Publications
COLLECTIONS

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.

DISCOVERY POINT

Whale of a Weekend

What’s On

Stories of the wonder of whales from around the world

Get ready for a fun-filled festival celebrating art, science, polar exploration, and Scottish cultural heritage – all centred around the fascinating world of whales and Scotland’s links to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia!

From 27-29 June 2025, Dundee will come alive with exciting events along the waterfront, here at Discovery Point, and at V&A Dundee. There’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy, from hands-on activities to inspiring talks by explorers, artists and scientists.

Entry to Discovery Point & RRS Discovery is FREE during the Whale of a Weekend festival!*

Find out what’s on at Discovery Point & RRS Discovery, below.

What's On

Friday 27 June

FREE ENTRY!

RRS Discovery Dockside Party

Kick the summer off with a dazzling party at RRS Discovery! With pizza, drinks and music, there’s all you need for a fun-filled evening.
Read More

Saturday 28 June

Sunday 29 June

What's on elsewhere

And that’s just the very beginning! Find the whole Whale of a Weekend Programme – including activities at the V&A Dundee – on the South Georgia Heritage Trust website.

Delve deeper into the story of whaling in Dundee at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, in their latest poignant exhibition exploring the effects of marine sound and sonar pollution, Mella Shaw: Sounding Line.

*T&Cs apply.

Join our mailing list

Keep in touch!

You’ll receive exclusive insights into our work behind-the-scenes at Discovery Point and Verdant Works Museum, be first to know about upcoming events and exhibitions and, discover how you can help support Dundee Heritage Trust. You can unsubscribe at any time.

* indicates required
What are you interested in hearing about?

SEARCH OUR SITE

Looking for something in particular?