Discovery Point, is home to RRS Discovery – Made in Dundee | Designed for Adventure. Centrally located Discovery Point is a short 10 minute walk from Dalhousie and city centre hotels.
This award-winning visitor attraction tells the story of the iconic ship ‘Discovery’ from her beginnings in Dundee, her amazing Antarctic expedition with Captain Scott and her voyages and uses thereafter. Through extensive galleries, video and film shows, interactives and artefacts, Discovery Point is a fascinating visitor attraction which appeals to all ages.
Discovery Point is a fully Accredited museum with Recognised collections of National Significance, has won numerous awards and is a 5-star accredited Visitor Attraction with VisitScotland. RRS Discovery is listed on the UK Core Collections of important vessels drawn up by the National Historic Ships Committee, the only scientific vessel on the list.
Discovery Point holds a silver ‘Green Tourism’ award and source all their products responsibly, and wherever possible, use no disposable cups or glasses, reducing their environment impact and increasing their sustainability.
Discovery Point extends a warm Scottish welcome and looks forward to hosting the UKIAFT 2023 conference dinner. Guests will enjoy Scottish entertainment and delicious locally sourced dinner.