March 2024 by Sybil Hall
Excellent visit. Lots of information and extremely interesting. We'll done. Please note cafe is closed.
March 2024 by tarron
A fascinating visitor centre, and a wonderful ship.The visitor centre has some interesting exhibits, showing the shipbuilding skills/some unique features in RRS Discovery, her history, and antarctic exploration at the start of the 20th century, which she pioneered.There's also an interesting historic Dundee display (then through projectors; now, once the screens lift, through the great view at the top of the building).And the star of the show is the ship itself, which is excellently preserved.Not to be missed
February 2024 by Nuts
This is the amazing story of the earliest voyages to the most inhospitable place on earth, the Antarctic. Excellent displays of artefacts and stories about the crew and the hardships they endured and the incredible Captain Scott. There's also the dome gallery with a panoramic view of Dundee and the Tay. The highlight though is the RRS Discovery, built by skilled local shipbuilders to cope with the harsh Antarctic conditions which helped it endure two years trapped in ice. The expeditions were mainly scientific and were absolutely groundbreaking. This is all part of British and world history. There is also a very good cafe and shop. Combine the ticket with a visit to the Verdant jute mill.
February 2024 by Lyn Bostock
Great museum, so much information about the building of the ship and its journeys into the antarctic. Follow the route round ,learning everything about the ship and its crew,the hardships they encountered, and how they overcame them. After that, you can board The Discovery and experience some of it yourself. A wonderful day out that is good value,especially if you get the joint entry ticket to Verdant Works.
February 2024 by Marcus Daly
Really cool experience
February 2024 by Helen Reuter
An immersive, interactive, inspiring, & visually stunning museum. Visual displays, videos on wall screens, activities for kids, displays indoors, and you can go on to the deck of the ship & below. The stories entice you to want to learn more about exploration, adventure & leadership. Don't get too attached to the men in the stories. Some of them didn't make it home.
February 2024 by Olasubomi Akanni
Discovery Point and RRS Discovery in Scotland was amazing! And so detailed!!!!!!!Plus the photographer that captured everything in Antarctica at -70 degrees !!! Omg that?s insane!, mind-blowing! Deserves an award!Things I loved;-The attention to detail and the immersive nature of the exhibits made this visit outstanding. The blend of education and entertainment was spot-on.-Dundee residents get in free, and it's £17 for others, totally worth it.-The museum's hidden gem is the stunning huge ship with an on-site guide ready to answer questions.-The Antarctica-themed short film at the end provided additional depth to the visit, creating a comprehensive and memorable journey.5/5 stars! ?????
February 2024 by John Godsland
A wonderful tour through the conception, organisation, and execution of the British National Antarctic Expedition. It covers the men who undertook the expedition, the ship, and the Dundonians who built her. The tour culminates with access to the ship herself and really brings to life what it must have been like to sail in her and live for three years in harsh polar conditions. Well worth a visit.
February 2024 by Scott McDougall
Took my two kids (5&7) and they loved it. Lots to see, learn, and explore. My only gripe is that I didn't check when the dome was open and missed out on that.
January 2024 by jack
It was good to walk around the ship and the exhibition. But the dome experience was basically a lecture in how man has ruined the earth using that dirty energy don't need the lecture thanks
January 2024 by ken maden
A great day in DUNDEE.
December 2023 by Joshua Fagan
A lovely little place dedicated to the preservation of a masterful ship. In days gone by, Scotland was one of the great shipbuilding capitals of the world. This ship, in its classic, old fashioned design, is a wonderful emblem of that naval history. There's an elegance to the design but also a power and forcefulness: these are the kinds of ships that travelled through stormy and wrathful seas for glory and for patriotism, building Britain commercially and militarily into the country that it is. The character of the nation was forged in the tides and the storms, onboard noble ships like this. The fact that this ship is still in impeccable and shining condition is impressive.
December 2023 by Vitaliy Diakov
Just on Thursday we were happy to present Ukrainians Together at Discovery point for the TSI Showcase event organized by Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action and Dundee Social Enterprise Network. Amazing venue and warm atmosphere. Thank you
October 2023 by Riane Mcconnell
This was an awesome experience. They do give Student discounts if you can show your student card. You get to freely explore the 3 different levels of the discovery ship. The museum before the ship is full of cool movies and learning experiences. Highly recommend this!
October 2023 by Rikki Carnegie
I arrived in Dundee on the Tuesday morning. As I came out of station, I could see the Discovery Point and what a fine looking building . I was invited to a conference in DISCOVERY POINT the following day. So I walked into the building and spoke to reception and asked for a wee look at the building for the people who have mobility problems. After looking at the shops and all the things that you could do in this building. I left the DISCOVERY POINT feeling very proud of being Scottish. On the following morning I arrived with my colleagues for a 4 hour course .There was coffee and tea and bottles of water. The view from our window looking at the River Tay was brilliant. We stopped for lunch and it was just what the doctor ordered. There was wraps ,sandwiches and cakes. We finished our meeting at 15.45PM. The staff that looked after us were very attentive friendly and professional. I feel like I could spend a week in the DISCOVERY POINT and still want more. I'm 63 and I enjoyed this building because it made me feel welcome.
