Discovery Quay
Dundee
Angus & Dundee
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The Royal Research Ship Discovery
Welcome to Discovery Point, home of Captain Scott's famous ship RSS Discovery. Discovery was one of the last wooden three-masted ships to be built in Britain and the first to be constructed specifically for scientific research. Launched in 1901 it was the beginning of an adventure that would take her deep into the unknown waters of Antarctica and secure her place in the heroic age of polar exploration.
Explore the RSS Discovery, the actual ship Scott sailed in! See the wardroom where he planned his epic Antarctica journey, and feel what life was like for the crew who survived two long winters locked in the ice. See how Discovery was built, witness the launch - and see her blasted free of crushing pack ice in a dramatic rescue.
Uncover the secrets of Antarctica, the last great wilderness - do your own experiments! With loads of interactive activities for kids.
Discovery Point is great fun for all.
Experience POLARAMA, this fascinating interactive gallery is all about Antarctica, the last great wilderness left.
Just how big is Antarctica?
Does the magnetic South Pole really move!
Investigate rock & fossil samples millions of year’s old.
Follow the continental drift that has shaped our world.
Test sub zero temperatures with severe wind chill!
Cold? You don't know the meaning of it until you've been to POLORAMA!
Gift Shop, Tour Guides available, Disabled Access, All weather, Open all year, and Parking
Discovery Point is wheelchair friendly
Opening Times
Opening all year:
April - October Open 7 days: 10am - 5pm (11am Sunday)
November - March 10am - 4pm (11am Sunday)
Closed Christmas Day & January 1st & 2nd
Admission
Adult £6.45
Child £3.85
Concession £4.90
Group Adult £5.15
Group Child £3.50
Group Concession £4.00
School Group £3.00
Family £17.00
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