Admission Information You don’t have to pre-book tickets, but if you would like to make a booking online, you can do. Alternatively, you can buy tickets on the day when you arrive at Discovery Point or our sister museum Verdant Works.
Can you go on Discovery Dundee?
Plan Your Visit
Discovery Point is a world class visitor attraction which centres round Captain Scott of the Antarctic’s Dundee built ship RRS Discovery. Climb aboard and follow in the footsteps of Scott and his crew, see how they lived, what they ate and witness their hardships and their triumphs.
How much is it to go on the discovery Dundee?
The following overview lists the admission prices and various discounts and discount codes for a visit to Discovery Point and RRS Discovery in Dundee.
Ticket prices & discounts.
| Adults | £11.50 |
|---|---|
| Children | £6.40 |
| Reduced | £8.95 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £32.00 |
Is RRS Discovery Open?
Opening Hours
RRS Discovery is temporarily closed.
Why is RRS Discovery in Dundee?
As a major whaling centre Dundee’s shipyards had long experience of constructing ships robust enough to travel through the Arctic pack ice. It was this expertise that Markham harnessed to build RRS Discovery, the first vessel to be constructed specifically for scientific research.
How do I spend a day in Dundee?
- V&A Dundee & Verdant Works. A trip to Dundee would not be complete without stopping off at the V&A Dundee – Scotland’s first design museum.
- Broughty Castle Museum.
- McManus Art Gallery & Museum.
- Dundee Science Centre.
- Foxlake Adventures.
- Dining Out & Nightlife.
Is the V and A in Dundee free?
Lucky for all, admission to the V&A Dundee is free. You can enter the museum and explore certain exhibition spaces completely free of charge.
Do you have to pay for the Discovery museum?
Welcome. You do not need to book and entry is free, donations are welcome. We want to make sure your visit is as safe and enjoyable as possible: Our staff will continue to give visitors extra space and we encourage visitors to respect others’ space.
Is Dundee cheap for students?
Dundee was revealed as the most affordable place for students to live in a study by international education provider Oxford Royale in 2021.
What is the life expectancy in Dundee?
Dundee City has a male life expectancy at birth of 73.9 years and a female life expectancy of 79.4 years. This is the second lowest behind Glasgow City when compared to other cities shown in the graph below.
What does RRS stand for ships?
Royal Research Ship
A Royal Research Ship (RRS) is a merchant navy vessel of the United Kingdom that conducts scientific research for His Majesty’s Government. Organisations operating such ships include; the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC).
What was Captain Scott’s ship called?
The Terra Nova
The Terra Nova was built in 1884 as a whaling ship but first found fame as the relief ship for Scott’s ‘Discovery’ expedition in 1903 and a couple of years later rescued members of the American Ziegler Polar Expedition. But her primary claim to fame like Scott’s rests mainly on his second expedition.
What are the tall ships in Dundee?
The Royal Research Ship (RRS), Discovery is moored at Discovery Point in Dundee and open for visitor tours. Built in the city in 1900, RRS Discovery was the ship, which carried Captain Scott on his first expedition across the Antarctic.
Why is Dundee called Discovery?
Dundee is known as the City of Discovery, both in honour of Dundee’s history of scientific activities, and of the RRS Discovery, Robert Falcon Scott’s Antarctic exploration vessel, which was built in Dundee and is now berthed there.
Who sailed in the Discovery ship in Dundee?
In 1901 Captain Robert Falcon Scott set sail in the tall ship Discovery. As part of the epic voyage Scott and his men spent two long harsh winters frozen into the crushing Antarctic ice. Discovery returned home in 1904 to a hero’s welcome and a place in maritime history.
What is Dundee famous?
1) Dundee is known for jute, jam, journalism…
Often used to create twine or rope, so much of it was being produced that the city was briefly nicknamed “jutepolis” until the trade shifted to India from the late 1800s. Next, Dundee developed a reputation as a creator of fruit jams.
How much is a pint of beer in Dundee?
£3.29
The average price of a pint of beer in some of Scotland’s cities are as follows…
| Area | Average cost of a pint |
|---|---|
| Dundee | £3.29 |
| Aberdeen | £3.48 |
| Glasgow | £3.82 |
| Edinburgh | £4.55 |
What is the most deprived area in Dundee?
Linlathen and Mid Craigie is the most deprived area in Dundee City and is the 7th most deprived area in Scotland overall. Further, Dundee City has the second highest rate of child poverty in Scotland with over 31% of children living in relative poverty, after housing costs.
Can you walk from Dundee to Broughty Ferry?
As the person above says, you probably cannot walk through the dock area, however, you can walk along the pavement from Dundee to the Stannergate roundabout (notice that people here call it a Circle!) and from there follow the path along the river to Broughty Ferry. The full walk is around 4 miles I’d say.
Do you have to book to go to V and A?
General admission is free and you don’t need to book. Please check the latest government guidance in advance of your visit. You might also like to look at our Digital Map – or one of our trails.
How long should you spend at the V and A?
It is a feast for the eyes that could last you a lifetime of visits. I recommend including a coffee or lunch break in the beautiful restaurant area to break up your looking. Allow yourself 4 hours including refreshments.