Opening times
Usually open Monday to Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with festive closure dates. Check before travelling.
At a glance
Tickets
Paid entry, with adult, child, family and carer ticket options listed by Dundee Heritage Trust. Prices and ticket types can change, so check the official site before travelling.
Entry type
Paid museum and ship admission, with optional online booking.
Address
Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, Dundee DD1 4XA
Parking and access
There is a large pay-and-display car park adjacent to Discovery Point, and the access guide says Blue Badge parking is free when displaying a badge.
Visit length
Allow at least 1.5 hours for the museum and ship.
Last entry
Check the official ticket page before travelling for current opening and admission timing.
Parking
Toilets
Step-free access
Adjacent Pay-and-display Parking
Historic Ship
Induction Loops
Why visit
Visit for the chance to connect the museum story with the real RRS Discovery. The appeal is not just reading about exploration, but seeing the ship and understanding why it matters to Dundee's waterfront history. It works best when the ship itself is the hook for your child; if stairs, exposed decks or lower-deck access will dominate the day, treat the museum galleries as the easier part of the visit.
What children experience
Families can move from the museum galleries to the real RRS Discovery, giving children a more concrete sense of the ship, the expedition story and Dundee's maritime heritage.
Ship access
The museum galleries are the easier part. The main deck can be ramped, but the bridge and lower decks involve narrow stairs and changes in level.
Weather and layers
Part of the ship visit is exposed, and temperatures can vary on board. Bring layers if the forecast is mixed or you are visiting with young children.
Plan your visit
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