Museum
RRS Discovery
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RRS Discovery is the ship that carried Captain Scott and his crew on their first Antarctic expedition (1901–1904), now a museum and visitor attraction moored at Discovery Point in Dundee. Visitors step aboard the restored vessel to see crew quarters, the galley, and scientific spaces, learning about the harsh polar conditions and the ship's construction in Dundee. The adjacent Discovery Point museum tells the story of the expedition through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and personal accounts. It's a tangible link to the heroic age of polar exploration.
Don't miss
- Walk the decks and below decks of the original ship, seeing the cramped cabins and mess room.
- View the ship's steam engine and the 'crow's nest' used for spotting icebergs.
- Explore the museum's interactive exhibits, including a simulated Antarctic blizzard experience.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit RRS Discovery
You can visit RRS Discovery on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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