Dundee · Things to do

Museums & galleries in Dundee.

10 museums & galleries spots for families in Dundee — opening times, prices, photos and reviews. Filter by age and accessibility to plan your day out.

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Toddler-friendly

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Broughty Castle Museum

Dundee

A free seaside castle museum with cannons, armour and great views over the Tay.

Ages 3–12IndoorFree

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Zoos & aquariums

D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum - University of Dundee

Dundee

The museum houses many specimens from around the world. Most of them were collected by Sir D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, the first Professor of Biology at Dundee Opening hours Every Friday afternoon from June to August, 14:00-16:30 Second Saturday of every month, 14:00-16:30 Other times are available by appointment

Ages 5–18IndoorFree

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Toddler-friendlyAccessible

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Discovery Point

Dundee

Climb aboard Captain Scott's ship RRS Discovery and explore the polar exhibits.

Ages 3–12Indoor£

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Toddler-friendly

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Dundee Museum of Transport

Dundee

Take in the past with various historical vehicles from days gone by. From push bikes to double decker buses and everything in between. There is special events on here throughout the year keep an eye on their Facebook page.

Ages 1–18Indoor & outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFrom £4.50

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Toddler-friendlySensoryAccessible

STEM & coding

Dundee Science Centre

Dundee

Hands-on science exhibits, live shows and a planetarium — easily a half-day in the warm.

Ages 3–12Indoor£

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Toddler-friendly

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HMS Unicorn

Dundee

Clamber aboard one of the world's oldest warships still afloat, moored in Dundee's docks.

Ages 3–16Indoor🐶 Dog friendly£

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Outdoor & adventure

Mills Observatory

Dundee

Usually in the winter months/darker evenings. Throughout the season we enjoyed a wide range of celestial sights, including constellations and a changing line‑up of planets. Jupiter, along with its Galilean moons, was a particular highlight on many nights, with Saturn also providing memorable views when conditions allowed.

Ages 5–18IndoorFree