What's On - Future Local History/Genealogy Events

On September 14, 1911, Mary Petrie Smith made a fateful decision. She left her two young sons in their pram outside a pub at the top of the Wellgate Steps and boarded a ship bound for Canada. Now,...

An exhibition of the work of photographer Alex Coupar, charting the faces and places of Dundee and beyond....

In the latest exhibition at Discovery Point, Scotland?s whaling stories are uncovered. Dive into the nation?s connections to the industry, and explore the role of the RRS Discovery in turning the...

Find us where the city meets the Silvery Tay....

Pick up a free, family-friendly printed trail and pencil and then explore the museum. Sketch, wander and find out fun facts about our architecture and design. When you?ve finished, collect an...

Stories from the Building is a new display designed to celebrate our architectural and design journey. Offering a glimpse into the design process, construction techniques and collaborative spirit...

This is not your ordinary tour; it?s an invitation to venture beneath the surface and unlock the secrets of a forgotten era hidden under our streets....

Unearth the hidden secrets of the historic Howff cemetery as we lock you in for a one-hour walking tour. Prepare for gruesome executions, clandestine body snatchers, and chilling tales of death,...

Unearth the hidden secrets of the historic Howff cemetery as we lock you in for a one-hour walking tour. Prepare for gruesome executions, clandestine body snatchers, and chilling tales of death,...

On September 14, 1911, Mary Petrie Smith made a fateful decision. She left her two young sons in their pram outside a pub at the top of the Wellgate Steps and boarded a ship bound for Canada. Now,...