Visitor Info

Discovery Point looks forward to welcoming you. The site has made a concerted effort to ensure our facilities and displays are accessible to all - this good practice has been recognised by the Adapt Trust (physical) and the Intact Trust (intellectual).

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information on accessibility.

Parking

• Please note that due to the ongoing Waterfront Development and the construction of the V&A at Dundee we do not have our own disabled parking at present - please park in the Discovery Car Park which is at the side of the building. Parking is free if you display your blue badge.

Physical access

• There is a level entrance to Discovery Point and all the museum galleries are on the ground floor.
• In the museum galleries, light levels vary.
• There are a number of audiovisual displays.
• A lift to the first floor offices, conference rooms and education suite is available.
• RRS Discovery is an historic ship and the nature of her construction means that full wheelchair and buggy access is not possible. There is a ramp that can be placed at the top of the gangway that provides access to the main deck.
• Access to the Bridge or the lower decks is by narrow stairs. Once below decks there are many changes in level lighting and more stairs.
• On the quayside before you board Discovery is a film show of a tour of the ship, above and below decks. This film has both an audio commentary and written subtitles on the screen.

Wheechairs

• Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge.

Other services, resources and facilites

• There is a variety of seating throughout the museum.
• Adapted toilets are available.
• There are induction loops fitted to the audio displays.
• Assistance dogs are admitted.
• Concession rates are available. 
• Carers are admitted free.