Places to Visit in Dundee

Broughty Castle Museum

Broughty Castle Museum houses fascinating displays on the life and times of Broughty Ferry, its people, the environment and wildlife that lives close by.  Situated at the mouth of the Tay, the Castle has magnificient views over the river and is only minutes away from Broughty Ferry Beach and Esplanade.

Admission charge: Free

Address: Castle Approach, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2TF
Telephone: 01382 436916
Website: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/broughtycastle
Image courtesy of Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum

Founded in the 1880s by the University's first Professor of Biology D'Arcy Thompson, the Zoology Museum has now been redisplayed with many more specimens on show. Why not come along to see birds, mammals, fish and reptiles from around the world? A fascinating visit for all the family.

Admission charge: Free

Address: Carnelley Building, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN
Telephone: 01382 384310
Website: www.dundee.ac.uk/museum/zoology

Discovery Point

Home of RRS Discovery, the ship that was built in Dundee specifically for scientific research in Antarctica.  You can follow in the footsteps of Captain Scott and his crew on one of the most heroic voyages of exploration ever undertaken.  VisitScotland 5-star rated visitor attraction.

Admission charge: Payable

Address: Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA
Telephone: 01382 309060
Website: www.rrsdiscovery.com

 McManus Galleries & Museum

A magnificient Victorian, Gothic building where art and history combine to offer a fascinating glimpse into Dundee's colourful past.  Following an exciting and extensive refurbishment project, the building will feature displays, a cafe and retail area, making it an attraction for the 21st Century, while still retaining its original architecture.

Admission charge: Free

Address: Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA
Telephone: 01382 432350
Website: www.mcmanus.co.uk
Image courtesy of Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

McManus Collections Unit

The new permanent home for the City's History, Archaeology and Natural History collections.  From birds to butterflies, coins to costumes and fossils to foreign artefacts, the Collections Unit offers visitors a fascinating 'behind-the-scenes' glimpse of Dundee's museum collections, and the opportunity to pose questions to our informative and entertaining tour guides.

Admission charge: Free

Address: Barrack Street, Dundee, DD1 1PG
Telephone: 01382 432364
Website: www.mcmanus.co.uk
Image courtesy of Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Mills Observatory

The UK's only full-time public observatory.  See breathtaking views of the stars and planets through our impressive Victorian telescope.  Learn about the wonders of the universe in our fascinating Planetarium Shows (Oct-Mar).  Displays of historic equipment alongside exhibits on the Solar System and Space Stations.

Admission charge: Free

Address: Glamis Road, Balgay Park, Dundee, DD2 2UB
Telephone: 01382 435967
Website: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/mills
Image courtesy of GSR Photographic Dundee

University of Dundee Museum Collections

The University holds unique and fascinating museum collections including scientific instruments, natural history specimens and an impressive art collection including paintings, textiles and sculpture.  As well as displays around the campus, there is also a lively exhibition programme held in the Foyer and Lamb Galleries in the main Tower Building.

Admission charge: Free

Address: University of Dundee, Perth Road, Dundee, DD1 4HN
Telephone: 01382 384310
Website: www.dundee.ac.uk/museum

Tayside Medical History Museum

The Medical History Museum houses an important collection of artefacts and memorabilia representing the history of hospitals and medical care in Tayside.  Regular public exhibitions at Ninewells Hospital focus on local themes such as Tayside hospitals during World War II and the history of cancer research in Dundee.

Admission charge: Free

Address: Medical School Foyer, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Telephone: 01382 384310
Website: www.dundee.ac.uk/museum/medical.htm

Verdant Works

Verdant Works tells the story of jute and its importance to Dundee.  This award-winning textile museum is a mix of hands-on interactives, artefacts, original working machinery and audio visual displays.  Transports you back over 100 years to an era when jute was king and Dundee was its realm.

Admission charge: Payable

Address: West Henderson's Wynd, Dundee, DD1 5BT
Telephone: 01382 309060
Website: www.verdantworks.com