June 2024 by Ana-Maria Paraschivu
Absolutely love it.A pice of our history as humans exploring the world.
May 2024 by Tess Harnett
I had high expectations of my visit here and they were exceeded! I heard some people at the front desk commenting that £17 seemed very high but it is an annual pass so you can re-visit plus this admission fee does go towards the very expensive upkeep of this magnificent ship. I spent over 3 hours here on my first visit so this seemed good value to me. The exhibition is incredibly detailed and includes exhibits from Scott's expedition including Scott's snow goggles and Shackleton's snow skis. Lots of interesting films to watch and information boards detailing the ship's build, supplies, clothing and how the men entertained themselves, the hardships they endured - all very well done. It's easy to forget that this was primarily a scientific expedition. Then onto the ship, very impressed by the excellent condition. I was fortunate that a group tour was visiting so more of the ship was open plus the dining table was set up as in the famous photograph. The cabins were open so you could see the small rooms where the men slept and worked, they definitely had to get on with one another! The magnetic observatory was really interesting especially the story about the parrot. An incredible experience that I will never forget.
May 2024 by Maurizio Oss
Ship launched in 1900, during an expedition to the South Pole it remained stranded in the ice for two years, then freed, thanks to which the magnetic pole was identified
May 2024 by Brian Gillan
Lovely views and nice wee museum.
May 2024 by Melanie Mengüs
This museum was a great surprise. We thought the visit will only be the ship but turns out is a whole experience. Before you visit the ship, you have an interactive museum that explains to you the story of the ship and the mission in the Antarctica. It was very interesting! The ship itself is impressive to see and well maintained for something that old. We were really pleased with our visit here.
May 2024 by Vicki Dennison
The panoramic video experience at the start is really well produced, and gives a great introduction.I visited with a friend, but it was clear that there were child friendly aspects... even I couldn't resist playing with the set of scales to compare the weight of 20 penguins with 3 dogs (or something similar!).The ship itself was undergoing conservation work, but most areas were open, and it was a great experience to see the cabins used by Captain Scott and his officers.Highly recommended!
May 2024 by Quentin Boudelot
Excellent museum, very original and a big change from the usual museums. Visiting the boat after seeing all the rooms, videos and elements of the museum is really a plus. The entrance fee is quite high but if you are already in Dundee it is worth it!We learn a lot about the discovery of Antarctica and the navigation technique used at that time. I highly recommend !
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.