Discovery Point, Dundee, United Kingdom

4.5 (2.262 reviews) Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #5 in Dundee Speciality Museums • Ships • History Museums

A must see

MADE IN DUNDEE | DESIGNED FOR ADVENTURE Discovery Point is home to the world famous Antarctic research vessel RRS Discovery. This award-winning visitor attraction tells the story of the Discovery, from her beginnings in Dundee in to her amazing Antarctic expedition and her voyages thereafter. Follow in the footsteps of Captain Scott and his heroic team at Discovery Point! Find out about the Heroes of the Ice who braved the harsh conditions of the Antarctic and hear their stories first hand. As you explore the self-led museum at your own pace you will: Enter the shipyard and find out how and why Discovery was built Learn about the first voyage of Discovery to the most inhospitable place on the earth Walk in the footsteps of Heroes and climb aboard one of the most incredible ships ever built Find out about ‘Scott of the Antarctic’ and explore the crews quarters and the Officers Wardroom Discover more about the ships voyages and journeys after The Discovery Expedition. Don't forget to visit the gift shop for unique Discovery themed items or your very own cuddly toy Emma Penguin. There is also a cafe on site with something for all tastes.

Address

Discovery Point Riverside Drive, Dundee DD1 4XA Scotland

Mobile

+44 1382 309060

Website

http://www.rrsdiscovery.co.uk

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Sunday, May 12, 2024, 8:38

User Ratings

4.5 based on (2.262 reviews)

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5Sela-48 5:00 PM May 22, 2022
A Great Experience
This is a large exhibition and worth every penny of the admission cost. It is well laid out and it was exciting to wander through the different rooms and learn the great history of this ship. The exhibits are amazing and so informative and the best part is being able to go onboard the actual ship and see how the officers and crew lived . It was so much better than the V&A.
4victoria B 5:00 PM Nov 8, 2021
A must see attraction, with the ship restored to its former glory
There is a large visitors' centre complete with an exhibition about Captain Scott, a very well stocked shop and toilets. There is also a cafe where I had a freshly baked, huge pretzel with a cappuccino. Tickets are sold in a shed adjacent to the visitors' centre and both are close to the RRS Discovery. The brasses are gleaming and visitors can wander throughout the ship. Access is possible into the depths of the engine room and there is even a child friendly area on board. Rooms are laid out how they would have been when Captain Scott was around, and everything is spotless and beautifully displayed.