About Discovery Point
Step aboard the legendary polar research ship at this waterfront museum where families can explore maritime history through interactive exhibits. Facilities include parking, accessible amenities and picnic areas.
What's nearby
- RRS Discovery next door
- Premier Inn Dundee Centre hotel next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What visitors say
Overall quite a good museum with a lot of information and decently well presented. A few drawbacks are the fact that there some very long videos 30mins + with little to no content or logical connection. It was also colder inside than outside which didn't bother me, however, a member of my party was feeling like a penguin. Still worth the visit but get dressed and select what you read/view.
· via Google
Absolutely fantastic place, lots of information and artefacts to see. Very friendly and welcoming staff (especially Jimmy!); ship is amazing! Great value for money, highly recommended 😁
· via Google
No visit to Dundee is complete without going to Discovery Point. It really is the most wonderful maritime museum, documenting the RRS Discovery expedition to the Antarctic in the early 20th century, led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. The ship in drydock, currently having more conservation work done to her next to the museum where you can see it, is the final highlight of a marvellous historic journey. The long-term loan of the Hope Cross from South Georgia Museum is an emotional addition to an already amazing experience. To see that Memorial bridge the gap from the museum to the RRS Discovery itself - the first ship Sir Ernest Shackleton sailed to Antarctica on, is awe-inspiring. Every part of the museum has been well thought out and the hands on aspects for children (and us bigger kids) is cleverly done. The ships history after being retired as a research vessel then going on to carry cargo during the war before returning to her original use is beautifully represented at Discovery Point by artifacts, pictures, and film. The fact that the ship is still in a condition that enables us to see and even board her her is down to the restoration by the Maritime Trust, the dedication of the team at Discovery Point and the conservation that continues led by the Dundee Heritage Trust. Not to be missed
· via Google
Both an historic ship and an excellent museum, RSS Discovery point is a great gateway into history. There is active repair and restoration underway aboard the ship at the mo, which enhances the experience. The sound of hammering and works by the shipwrights make you experience what it was like when the ship was being built and prepared over a century ago.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers extraordinarily detailed exhibits on Antarctic exploration and the RRS Discovery, with many original artifacts and the opportunity to explore the ship. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, as well as the clean toilet facilities. Others mention the combined entry ticket with Verdant Works museum offers great value.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,832 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Dundee