Discovery Point

Experience the historic ship that led Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton on their famed trip to the Antarctic. Made in Dundee, a city more used to constructing strong whaling ships, it was only built to last about ten years when it was launched in 1901.

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It was the first ship built specifically for scientific research into Antarctica. The special design features of the ship allowed it to not only survive in the Antarctic waters, but also carry out research. Some of this research is still used and relevant today as the world becomes more and more aware of environmental issues.

Now Discovery stands on the city’s waterfront since 1986 when it returned back to Dundee. It appeals to all ages offering not only a tour of the ship but the incredible stories through state of the art audio visual and computer based multimedia, alongside displays of actual artefacts that belonged to Scott and the brave crew.

Explore the latest addition to the museum - Discovery Dome. Be transported to 1901 by an immersive 360-view audiovisual experience over Dundee city and River Tay. Take the breath-taking view from a formerly inaccessible upper cupola area and re-discover RRS Discovery from a different, previously unseen perspective.

Facilities

Café
Gift Shop
WC
WI-FI
Parking (chareable)
Coach Parking (free)

Free entry for badge holders

Discovery Point is one of over 200 attractions around the UK that Blue Peter badge holders can get into for free.

To gain free entry, each child must have a Blue Peter badge, a valid Blue Peter badge ID card and be accompanied by a full paying or concessionary adult. If a paying adult is accompanied by two children with badges and valid badge cards, free entry will be given for both children.

If a disabled badge holder is accompanied by a registered carer, both can gain free entry. Carers must bring supporting documents.

For opening times please see the website. Winter hours are in operation from November to April. Summer hours are from April to November.

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