RRS Discovery

Highly recommend had a fantastic day so much history purchased dual pass to also visit Verdant works museum which ive done, so much history information displays video excellent staff very friendly, toilets excellent, RRS Discovery wow to be able to see touch and be aboard this ship was an honour well.done to the team who are doing so much work to help preserve for many more years x had a fantastic time, cheers nicki t

This is a fantastic museum dedicated to an antarctic expedition, very well done with many displays and interactive sections for younger people, we spent more time than we thought exploring the ship, which has limited access at present due to much needed restoration.

Amazing piece of history you can get inside and imagine the adventures it has been through. 🤯 The museum sets up the history of the boat and the reason Dundee possessed the skills to produce this phenomenal boat of its time. The links to local boat building, the Jute trade and whaling industry are connected. The boat is great for all ages but note it is freezing inside. Beware in the summer. 🥶😉 We visited at the end of February. A must visit for all Scots who can be proud of this vessel and what it achieved with the brave crew. Do not miss out. Highly Recommend a day out here. 😎

In a word – an experience. You first go through an impressively designed museum where you learn about the ship, its mission, and much more. However, the real highlight is undoubtedly the ship itself. You can explore it on your own. Due to ongoing restoration, only a smaller part is accessible, but it was still fantastic and I definitely recommend seeing it.

Amazing original ship from the golden year's of antarctic exploration, much of the ship is currently being refurbished or renovated I think but what you can see is incredible. Also attached is a very good and very informative museum all about antarctic exploration and whaling, spent over 2 hours between the two of these and felt like I could have probably stayed longer

Didn't have time to do the full tour,so quick pop into the shop which I thought was excellent,plus a quick chance to see Discovery.Didnt realise how small it was

If you are fascinated by history and want to visit a ship that was launched in 1901, the RSS Discovery would be the perfect option. The museum tour, along with the ship itself will take about an hour. You can learn about the whaling history of Dundee, how the ship was built, and its exploration of Antarctica. There is also an opportunity to watch a 15-minute movie on Antarctica exploration. There is also a gift to on your way out of the building. Tickets can be purchased at the reception.

Fantastic ship! Staff is welcoming and cheerful, and the discovery is a fantastic part of Dundee’s history and even culture making it a must see. Worth every penny!

Built for missions to the Antarctic launched in 1901, carrying Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton the ship did a two-year expedition recording valuable information on the oceans, marine life and being the first to investigate whale population. The Discovery ship was frozen into the ice and would remain there, locked in ice, for two years; Scott began evacuating his equipment and samples from Discovery in preparation to abandon the ship but on 16 February 1904 the ice began to break up and they set off again. The ship is now a museum which unfortunately I wasn't able to explore due to lack of time but it's a stunning ship in a stunning location by the river Tay and the V&A.

It gives a true and greater perspective into the voyage of Captain Scott and his Crewmen. The ship has been remarkably well-maintained and is easy to get around. What an amazing feat of engineering not to mention the resilient and sturdy Crew - to EVERYone on board who ventured into the treacherously freezing and unforgiving sea/ice.