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At D&A our aim is to bring as much local information together as possible on one handy site. Therefore in this section you will find all you need to know relating to the museums and art galleries in Dundee. Details like their location, opening times, contact details, cost and the links to their websites. So if you think you have to travel elsewhere to do something interesting, think again.


Broughty Castle Museum (click here for history)broughty castle

Cost: Free

Opening Times

April to September
Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, 12.30 pm to 4 pm

October to March
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, 12.30 pm to 4 pm

Location: Castle Approach, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2TF (map)

Contact Details:

Tel: 01382 436916

Web: http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/broughtycastle

 


 

D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum (click here for history)darcy thompson

Cost: Free

Opening Times:

The museum is open to the public on Friday afternoons during the summer vacation, and by appointment at other times.

Location:

The D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum is part of the College of Life Sciences's School of Learning & Teaching in the basement of the Carnelley Building, immediately behind the University Tower. (map)

Contact Details:

Tel: 01382 384310

Web: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/museum/zoology/

 


 

Dundee Contemporary Arts (click here for history)
dca

Cost:

Gallery Opening Times:

Mondays: Closed (except Dundee Public Holidays)
Tuesday - Saturday: 10.30 to 17.30
Thursday: Late opening until 20.30 
Sunday: 12.00 to 17.30

Location: Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY (map)

Contact Details:

Tel: 01382 909900

Web: http://www.dca.org.uk/

 


 

HM Frigate Unicorn (click here for history)
unicorn

Cost:

Adult £4.00

Concession £3.00(children under 15, students, senior citizens)

Children under 5 free.

Family (2 adult, 2 children) £11.00

Family (1 adult, 2 children) £9.00

Group (10 or more) £2.50 per head 

Opening Times:

April-October

Daily all week: 10.00 to 17.00

 

November - March

Monday & Tuesday: Closed

Wed, Thu & Fri: 12.00 to 16.00

Saturday, Sunday: 10.00 to 16.00

Location: Victoria Dock, Dundee, DD1 3BP (map)

Contact Details:

Tel: 01382 200900

Web: www.frigateunicorn.org

 


 

Mcmanus Galleries (click here for history)
mcmanus galleries

Cost: Usually free depending on the exhibition.

Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 12.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Last entry is 15 minutes before gallery closing time.

Location: The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA (map)

Contact Details:

Tel: 01382 307200

Web: http://www.mcmanus.co.uk/

 


 

 

Mills Observatory (click here for history)
mills

Cost: Free

Opening Times:

April to September
Tuesday to Friday, 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 12.30 - 4 pm

October to March
Monday to Friday, 4 pm -10 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 12.30 - 4 pm

Location: Mills Observatory, Glamis Road, Balgay Park, Dundee, DD2 2UB (map)

Contact Details:

Tel: 01382 435967

Web: http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/mills/

 


 

R.R.S Discovery Museum (click here for history)discovery

Cost:

Adult: £7.50 
Concession: £5.75
Child: £4.50 
Family (2 adults and 2 children): £20

Joint tickets with Verdant Works
Adult: £11.25 
Concession: £8.50 
Child: £7.00
Family: £32.00

Opening Times:

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

Location: Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA (map)

Contact Details:

t: 01382 309060 
f: 01382 225891 
e: admin@dundeeheritage.co.uk

Web: www.rrsdiscovery.com

 

 


 

Sensation Dundee (click here for history)
sensation

Cost:

Adult (16+):£7.25

Special Needs Adult: £5.75

Child (4-15): £5.25 

Special Needs Child: £4.25

O.A.P/Student: £5.25

Under 4s Free of Charge

Opening times:

Open daily from 10am until 5pm, with last admissions at 4pm.

Location: Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB (map)

Contact Details:

Tel: 01382 228800

Web: www.sensation.org.uk

 


 

Tayside Medical History Museum
medicine

Cost: Free

Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm

Location: Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, c/o University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN (map)

Contact Details:

Tel: 01382 384310

Web: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/museum/medical.htm

 


 

Verdant Works (click here for history)
verdant

Cost:

Adult £7.00 
Concession £5.25
Child £4.00
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £19.00

Joint tickets with Discovery Point
Adult: £11.25 
Concession: £8.50
Child: £7.00 
Family: £32 (2 adults and 2 children)

Opening Times:

November to March 
Wed to Sat - 10.30am to 4.30pm (Sun 11am) 
Closed Mondays and Tuesday from November to March 
April to October 
Mon to Sat - 10am to 6pm (Sun 11am)
Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st & 2nd January
NB: Last admission is 1 hour prior to closing

Location: Verdant Works, West Henderson Wynd, Dundee, DD1 5BT (map)

Contact Details:

Tel: 01382 309060

Web: http://www.rrsdiscovery.com/index.php?pageID=130

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