Discovery Point is the home of RRS Discovery, the ship which was built to take Captain Scott on his first expedition to Antarctica. With audiovisual shows, computer-based multimedia and displays of the actual artefacts of the crew this award-winning visitor attraction transports you back in time to Antarctica in 1901. Learn about the men of Discovery and their amazing scientific discoveries then step aboard the ship to follow in the footsteps of these great explorers.
This is the story of Discovery from her beginnings in Dundee and Captain Scott’s remarkable Antarctic expedition, through her long ocean-going career until her final journey home. Find out about life on board and the essential design features that allowed her to survive the extreme polar conditions. Explore Discovery for yourself with an area-by-area tour of the ship.
Admission:
Adult £8.00
Concession £6.25
Child £5.00
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £23.00 (£21 if you book online)
Discounts for group bookings are available.
Opening hours:
April – October
Mon – Sat – 10am-6pm (Sun 11am)
November – March
Mon – Sat – 10am – 5pm (Sun 11am)
Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st & 2nd January
NB. last admission 1 hour prior to closing
Our Collection
Royal Research Ship Discovery
The primary object is the historic vessel RRS Discovery, built in Dundee and the first ship built specifically for scientific research. It took Captain Scott to the Antarctic in 1901-1904 and took part in many other...
Keywords
Maritime, Transport
Discovery Point
Discovery Quay
Dundee
DD1 4XA
Tel: 01382 309060
Fax: 01382 225891
Email:
admin@dundeeheritage.co.uk
For more information visit:
http://www.rrsdiscovery.com
The RRS Discovery and her associated Polar Collection cared for by Dundee Heritage Trust is a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland