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We have made the difficult decision to temporarily close the multi-award winning museums Discovery Point and Verdant Works following the announcement by the Scottish Government that Dundee is to remain in Tier 3. Both venues will be closed to the public from 16:30 on Wednesday 11th November. We will...

In line with the Scottish Government move to Phase 3 we are excited to be able to once again welcome visitors. To ensure all of our visitors have a safe and enjoyable visit we have made several changes and we will detail these here: What will be open? RRS Discovery We are...

Dundee Heritage Trust is extremely happy to announce that the RRS Discovery will reopen on Friday 17th July 2020 – Four months to the day after having to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic and we cannot wait to welcome you all back on board! We are now working...

Statement from Deirdre Robertson: In the interest of public safety and following the recent advice released by the government regarding COVID-19, Dundee Heritage Trust has decided to temporarily shut both Discovery Point and Verdant Works. We are sorry to have to make this choice but understand that in these uncertain...

Our new What's On guide is hitting the shelves as we speak! Be sure to pick up your copy (or download it here) to find out more about what's going on on at RRS Discovery and Discovery Point and Verdant Works. We've got all sorts of events lined up -...

A new temporary exhibition of landscape photographs by the North Fife based group, St Andrews Photographers has just opened at RRS Discovery & Discovery Point. The photographs on display show the variety and beauty of Scotland’s landforms and scenery. Discover Scotland is open until Thurs. 9 April 2020. This exhibition...

Would you believe it - it's our favourite Dundee Cake as a beer!!! 🍺🍺🍺Brewed by Law Brewing Co in Mid Wynd this red ale, is fruity in flavour with a hint of spice – much like the cake it takes its inspiration from! Danny Cullen, founder of the brewery wanted it to be...

2 December - 27 December, 2019 Why not kick of your Christmas celebrations in style with a party night at Discovery Point or a Christmas Lunch on board RRS Discovery. Christmas Lunches are available weekdays throughout December.  Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, followed by 3-course lunch followed by tea/coffee and mince...